Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do Not Disturb)

Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do N... by hibernator149 on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @11:30AM (#38697688)

Honest question because I'm curious. What is your definition of an introvert and how do you know you are one?

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Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do N... by i_am_a_peasant on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @12:54PM (#38698957)

I don't care to be in the center of attention I guess and I'm very comfortable with silence.

When I socialize with friends typically 1h is enough.

I don't "collect" friends. I only get close to people when it makes sense. I am not socially inept however, just selective

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Re:Why do programmers need private offices with doors? (Do N... by sokoloff on Tuesday December 19, 2023 @01:28PM (#38699488)

Since GP has replied, I'll now add: I think of the divide as "extroverts gain energy from group social interactions; introverts lose energy during group social interactions".

IMO, it's not shy vs open, as my wife is on the shy side but clearly extroverted, while I'm more visibly/apparently comfortable but I find it exhausting to be in groups for a long period of time.

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