1/3 to a 1/2 of all people are introverts. I think it's fair to say that there is a general bias against these type of people. Extroverts get all the glory (like my dad and my big sister). There is a clear bias against these people that don't rush to be the center of attention. To be clear, it's not shyness, which is a fear of social judgement.
Introverts feel they are most alive when they are in low-key environments, not when they are sharing open space offices, or doing group projects. It seems like these days schools and work places are geared toward people that are extroverts, which doesn't leave a lot of room for introverts to communicate their ideas.
Think about it, is giving someone the time and space to think a bad thing? I don't think so.
