How to care for introverts

Respect their need for privacy.

Never embarrass them in buplic

Let them observe in new situations.

Give them time to think. Don’t demand instant answers.

Don’t interrupt them

Give them advanced notice of expected changes in their lives

Give them a 15 minute warnings to finish whatever they are doing before calling them to dinner or moving on to the next activity

Reprimand them privately

Teach them new skills privately rather than in public

Enable them to find one best friend who has similar interests and ability; encourage this relationship even if the friend moves on.

Do not push them to make lots of friends.

Respect their introversion. Don’t try to remake them into extraverts.