I extrovert exceptionally well if I do say so myself, but I have to. I have 3 kids and they all go to school and have their own activities that involve a lot of inter-parent mingling. I used to hate it, but I've managed to justify it as being necessary for my children. They see me interact, be friendly with random people, and make new friends which helps them with there social skills, I hope. I also consider it 'playing the game.' I don't want my kids to miss out on opportunities they are qualified for because their dad is an antisocial loner. I'll talk or joke with anyone and everyone that wants to talk, no matter the subject, especially if that person has some sort of position of power or influence within the community or school system. I don't derive any energy from these interactions, but I do it anyway because small communities and school systems are all about who you, how you know them and whether you're on good terms or not, in short, politics. I'd much rather stay home alone writing, reading, playing a musical instrument or just diving deep in thought. Fin