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Think of it as a fun challenge - not the bane of your week.
- We're quickly coming up on perhaps one of the most dreaded times of the year for introverts: The holidays.
- That's because just about every company is throwing holiday parties.
- Here's are 11 tips for introverts and shy folks to help them deal with the onslaught of party invites.
Most introverts gain energy from being alone, while extroverts tend to thrive while socializing in large groups of people.
Unfortunately for the former category, who comprise around a third to one half of the population, holiday party season is coming up. That means huge crowds of unfamiliar folks, a lot of mingling, and probably not the sort of in-depth, one-on-one chats that introverts tend to enjoy.
Still, introverts can survive holiday parties aplenty - and they might even enjoy them.
Here's your survival guide: