If you’re a chatty Kathy who enjoys deep conversations but hates small talk and group settings — you’re not an outcast, you’re just an otrovert. That’s not a typo. It’s a real term. Unlike introverts, who prefer solitude, and extroverts who thrive in group settings — otroverts are independent thinkers who would rather sit back … Read more
DEAR ABBY: How do I politely tell people I don’t like having anyone visit me in my home? My home is my safe haven. The energy of the outside world drains me, and I don’t want that feeling inside my home. This includes family members, friends, neighbors, church family and anyone else who might come … Read more
Hollywood hasn’t got one single thing right, apparently. Posh parties, glitzy girls’ night outs and weekends spent lounge-hopping around NYC regaling rich Romeos from barstool to barstool. It’s the glamorously exaggerated social life of partnerless people in cutesy rom-coms like “Sex and the City” and “How to Be Single.” However, researchers from the University of Toronto have … Read more
Introvert: In years gone by, the word seemed like a curse. It described a shy, socially awkward worker, cowering in a corner, hoping to be invisible. When an introvert was identified, they were encouraged to be more outgoing and extroverted. For an introvert, it was soul-crushing. Jackson Heights resident Skylar Liberty Rose, 49, knows this … Read more
Some 37% of people say they have a bigger sweet tooth now than when they were a kid, new research found. A recent survey of 2,000 American adults found 49% of people who identify as extroverts claim their sweet tooth has grown since childhood. More self-reported introverts preferred chocolate desserts (46% vs. 31%), and they … Read more
Working in a hybrid environment? Chances are, you prefer to kick off the work week from the office. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,002 employees, which found 46% of hybrid workers prefer to start their week from their company’s HQ, compared to just 20% who favor the comfort of their couch. Regardless of … Read more