My Mexican in-laws think I'm cold because I won't stay for hours after dinner ends, but I literally cannot relax knowing I have emails waiting and morning meetings to prep for.
More people experience this than they realize.
The compulsion to optimize every moment can make us appear emotionally unavailable to those who value shared presence.
“Where Are You with Monochronic vs. polychronic cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.