Are you sure you're an introvert then? Being around people doesn't energize an introvert. That's the definition. Being an introvert myself, hanging around in a coffee shop even without interacting with anybody will wear me down slowly. I've built up enough of a tolerance that I can deal with it and still go on to have other social interactions throughout the day, but the fact remains just being near people is an energy net negative for me (and all introverts).

> Open plan workspaces tend to get a bad rap on HN.

And in several scientific studies.