How to Support the Introverts in your Life
From Jonathan Rauch, "Caring for Your Introvert: The habits and needs of a little-understood group."
How can I let the introvert in my life know that I support him and respect his choice? First, recognize that it's not a choice. It's not a lifestyle. It's an orientation.
Second, when you see an introvert lost in thought, don't say "What's the matter?" or "Are you all right?"
Third, don't say anything else, either.