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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by IAMBREEZY: 10:44am On May 18, 2013
Yeah
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Pygru: 10:48am On May 18, 2013
olumaxi: Introverts ar slow to react..they canneva make a gud president..eg ebele
shocked angry
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Ohibenemma(m): 10:51am On May 18, 2013
One truth about introverts, however, is that they don't forgive easily. This, I think, is due to their overt faithfulness, which when betrayed can be seriously injured. I'm seriously working and re-working on myself daily...cos I won't wanna miss the mark because of a DEEP MIND.

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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Afam4eva(m): 10:52am On May 18, 2013
Ohibenemma: One truth about introverts, however, is that they don't forgive easily. This, I think, is due to their overt faithfulness, which when betrayed can be seriously injured. I'm seriously working and re-working on myself daily...cos I won't wanna miss the mark because of a DEEP MIND.
CHURCH
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Alexk2(m): 10:54am On May 18, 2013
wow!..it seems you know me wella...there can be no better way to describe an introvert but slight variations abound sha due to how and where you are brought up...thanks op.
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by meekas(m): 10:58am On May 18, 2013
Well spot on!
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 10:59am On May 18, 2013
Blah blah blah blah blah.
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 11:01am On May 18, 2013
nawa oooo! so everyone here is an introvert now,if we go back to post histories of most people claiming it then we will know you are psycho not introvert!

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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by ArQueBusieR(m): 11:02am On May 18, 2013
I'm one proud introvert. smiley
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by collynzo2(m): 11:05am On May 18, 2013
Anyone who quotes the whole article again is a wañker

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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 11:06am On May 18, 2013
olumaxi: Introverts ar slow to react..they canneva make a gud president..eg ebele

but Ebele your so-called introvert made nice slow decisions that saw him being the president of Nigeria, i see him making smart, calculated decisions that will keep him there.
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 11:07am On May 18, 2013
Afam4eva: CHURCH

aren't you on the wrong thread? eh Afam, what is the business with church and what he said?
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Bezed(m): 11:08am On May 18, 2013
Nuzo':
I guess most Libra of the zodiac signs are introverts.
even those of the zodiac sign "vigor"
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by IleIfe2(m): 11:08am On May 18, 2013
aanumama: nawa oooo! so everyone here is an introvert now,if we go back to post histories of most people claiming it then we will know you are psycho not introvert!
grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Ochek: 11:09am On May 18, 2013
Good to know you guys now know about me. Nice to meet ya all.
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 11:10am On May 18, 2013
Felt like u were talkin about me
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Abbey2sam(m): 11:11am On May 18, 2013
Now everybody is an introvert............
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Alexanda07(m): 11:11am On May 18, 2013
HMMMMMMMMM?
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 11:11am On May 18, 2013
Each time I recluse, people around me normally think I am feeling too big and pompous, they don't even have the faintest idea I am escaping to my comfort zone....solitude!

Sometimes I forces my self to integrate, yet the lapses as anti-social being is always evident.

The problem associated with being introverted is that people sees you in another view. If you are a guy, you get more male haters than females that usually enjoy the quiet nature of introverted guys while the female introverts are generally loved by men because of their nature and harbours few female friends and plenty of male admirers.

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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Sike(m): 11:12am On May 18, 2013
Saying HI to my SUB.
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Abbey2sam(m): 11:12am On May 18, 2013
Now everybody is an introvert............

Some people don't even know what they are?
Like they don't even knw their selves
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by duro: 11:14am On May 18, 2013
This is just me being described by the OP. It just that people misunderstand our temperaments and think that we are proud and are snubs. i am having that challenge in the office rite now. I can tell u authoritatively that introverts are the best set of persons to relate with in terms of friendship because they choose their friends carefully and will always be loyal. Tumbs up for all introverts. Pls extroverts don't try to change oo. U equally have a role to spice up our lives once in a while grin

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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Afam4eva(m): 11:14am On May 18, 2013
maxwello.yg:


aren't you on the wrong thread? eh Afam, what is the business with church and what he said?
Church means Gospel means Truth
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by daylae(m): 11:14am On May 18, 2013
Mac,the list is complete. So right on it.
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 11:16am On May 18, 2013
maclatunji: Top ten myths about introverts

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t 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 don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.

Introverts often don’t 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 don’t 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, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.

Nonsense. Introverts just don’t 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, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re 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 don’t 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 don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t 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. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t 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.
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.

This list was inspired by the book The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World by Marti Laney.

http://jerrybrito.org/post/6114304704/top-ten-myths-about-introverts?1d4ef638/
Virtually true...and I am suspecting the original writer of this article must be an INTROVERT TOO to have known all these cos its true and verifiable, lol
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 11:17am On May 18, 2013
aanumama: nawa oooo! so everyone here is an introvert now,if we go back to post histories of most people claiming it then we will know you are psycho not introvert!
Being an introvert is frustrating,I don't think like nobody want to subject him/her self to solitary confinement. Human beings are created social animals but then there are special breeds that think differently. So people owning to being introverts is in place.
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by zenith7(m): 11:18am On May 18, 2013
This is so true about me. #teamintroverts
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Alexanda07(m): 11:21am On May 18, 2013
SPEECHLESS lipsrsealed undecided lipsrsealed
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 11:22am On May 18, 2013
Omg! This post is entirely who I am. Didn't know there's someone out there who understands. Most people think I'm just a bored loner and workaholic; which is wrong! My family knows better! I'm such a badass trouble maker!
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by slap1(m): 11:28am On May 18, 2013
I'm an introvert, and I absolutely agree with the OP.

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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Zikado: 11:29am On May 18, 2013
proudly introvert!!!!
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by daylae(m): 11:32am On May 18, 2013
LastApostle: Each time I recluse, people around me normally think I am feeling too big and pompous, they don't even have the faintest idea I am escaping to my comfort zone....solitude!
spot on! But thank God i have few people who understan ds. I usually do alot of thinking being alone in some quiet place,pacing from one end to the other,writing alot of things down,dwelling in the place of my own thoughts,phatomizing all episodes.

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