Why Does My Reading Make People Mad?

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Didn't we already have a thread like this?

I'm like you, and I always have something to read. At lunch, standing in line at the grocery store, at jury duty (the waiting part), etc. I always check that I have a book in my purse, or two, although now I have my iPhone it matters less, because I can always read on it.

I never understand why these other people aren't reading.

The antisocial part--why do people feel the need to jibber jabber constantly? Leave me alone--I'm not interested in your inanities!

It may be a simple dichotomy between introvert and extrovert between you and your husband. Extroverts feel the need to be surrounded by people; they get their energy renewed from group activities, conversations, etc. Introverts -- don't. We get our energy renewed from quiet activities and contemplation, e.g., reading. Obviously, introverts are rarer.