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I'm not so sure that the US is an extrovert country. Extroverts are more visible and draw more attention to themselves. Introverts by nature are quiet and less noticed. That makes it seem like the majority is extroverted, just because they are the most visible.
I don't believe that one is better than the other. I do believe that learning to be comfortable with who you are is important. I am an introvert by nature. I used to be horribly shy. Over the years I learned to be less shy. Now I work in a profession that requires interaction with other people all day. I love my job. Still I am happy as can be to come home to my nice quiet house at night and not have to deal with other people for awhile. On the flip side, my boss is a total extrovert. She is happiest when she is surrounded by other people. Neither is "right" or "wrong". We are just who we are.
Several people mentioned the belief others have that shy/introverted people are stuck up. I also hate that. Just because I'm quiet and like my own company does not mean I'm stuck up. On the other hand, I worked to develop social skills to lessen the appearance of being stuck up. I don't consider that "faking it." I consider it developing interpersonal skills.
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