Here’s what they really wish you knew…

Introverts know this face.

It's the I'm-at-a-party-and-everyone-is-talking-and-having-fun-but-I'm-slowly-dying-inside look.

If someone special in your life happens to be of that quieter breed, there are conscientious and empathetic ways to bring them into the fold.

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After an introvert stops talking, wait 3 seconds before you chime in.

"Since introverts spend more time processing their thoughts internally, people tend to talk over them even when they have more to say," introvert expert and Quiet Influence author Jennifer Kahnweiler, PhD., told BuzzFeed Life. Allow for a pause after they finish talking in case they have other ideas.

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During an important talk, paraphrase some of their ideas to show that you're listening.

It's important for introverts to feel heard. If you're having a big discussion, express some of the things they've said in your own words, according to Kahnweiler. This shows that you are really paying attention.

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Try to be more comfortable with silence.

Seriously. If you feel like silence means that you are not fun enough or that you have nothing to contribute, reevaluate how you approach silence. Quiet time can be perfectly fine and dandy.

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