Myths about introverts.
Jan 3, 2016 16:44:12 #
Great list of myths about introverts
Myth #1 Introverts dont like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just dont talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they wont shut up for days.
Myth #2 Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They dont interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Dont worry about being polite.
Myth #3 Introverts are rude.
Introverts often dont see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.
Myth #4 Introverts dont like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, youre in.
Myth #5 Introverts dont like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just dont like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, dont need to be there for long to get it. Theyre ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.
Myth #6 Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they dont have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.
Myth #7 Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They dont follow the crowd. Theyd prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They dont make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.
Myth #8 Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. Its not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, its just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.
Myth #9 Introverts dont know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.
Myth #10 Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.) Introverts cannot fix themselves and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.
Myth #1 Introverts dont like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just dont talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they wont shut up for days.
Myth #2 Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They dont interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Dont worry about being polite.
Myth #3 Introverts are rude.
Introverts often dont see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.
Myth #4 Introverts dont like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, youre in.
Myth #5 Introverts dont like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just dont like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, dont need to be there for long to get it. Theyre ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.
Myth #6 Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they dont have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.
Myth #7 Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They dont follow the crowd. Theyd prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They dont make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.
Myth #8 Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. Its not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, its just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.
Myth #9 Introverts dont know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.
Myth #10 Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.) Introverts cannot fix themselves and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.
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Jan 3, 2016 17:42:28 #
I'm sending this to people ,,, then maybe they'll understand why I forget about their dinner invitations :(
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Jan 3, 2016 21:37:41 #
jliane wrote:
Describes me to a tee and Probably a lot of others on this site.
Me too. I am surprised that this list could be so accurate.
Jan 4, 2016 05:30:04 #
Jan 4, 2016 05:40:24 #
lev29 wrote:
Interesting, mullumby! What motivated you to post this list?
Just for fun Lev.
Jan 4, 2016 06:08:40 #
Jan 4, 2016 08:34:35 #
mullumby wrote:
Great list of myths about introverts
Interesting. For some reason, I see lots of articles about introverts online.
Jan 4, 2016 08:36:35 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Interesting. For some reason, I see lots of articles about introverts online.
We're hard to understand. Genius is difficult to live with sometimes :) :)
Jan 4, 2016 08:47:02 #
mullumby wrote:
Just for fun Lev.
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