@clively said:Programmers are typically (not always) closer to being introverts than anything else.  They tend to not make eye contact while speaking and in a stressful situation may even look down at their shoes.  It doesn't mean they aren't talented or that they wouldn't be highly productive; and, by corollary, does not mean they will be talented or productive. I've known a lot of very bad programmers who fit that description, and I've known a lot of very good programmers who do not.  I've only known a few good programmers who were introverted to this extreme - most good programmers have enough ego invested to stand up for themselves and their work.  For that matter, most bad programmers also have a bit of ego...