There’s a lot of communication before the actual date these days. People want to talk on the phone or Skype or FaceTime. Introverts aren’t great at that. Using technology brings in a sense of urgency—you need to keep the conversation moving and fun—which is something introverts can’t do in a hurry.
You can never just say, “We got invited to this party!” and have it be an easy conversation. You have to do a lot of hedging. You have to sell your partner on the idea of going. He rolls his eyes the second you mention any event that involves other people, and leaving the house.
While flight attendant isn’t the best job for an introvert, travel agent is actually a good one. When people come to travel agents, they’re usually in a good mood because they’re planning a vacation. Travel agents can do most of their communication with clients, colleagues, and vendors over phone or email.
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