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/

#Introvert

koonbey: this post is a dumb,a collection of personal sentiments and assertions which the OP is trying to pass off as Fact

So, what are the facts about introverts?

koonbey: this post is a dumb,a collection of personal sentiments and assertions which the OP is trying to pass off as Fact

Why not debunk the Op's point by dropping down yours.. Stop blabbing and make his points look stupid by providing yours or are you just angry that after reading the above you discovered you ain't no introvert like you thought you were.. Shit happens bro...

well! I guess its good to get to meet them, then.

koonbey: this post is a dumb,a collection of personal sentiments and assertions which the OP is trying to pass off as Fact

as much as its a collection of dumb facts, share your own not-so-dumb facts and lets see if we can relate to it

proud introvert here.

koonbey: this post is a dumb,a collection of personal sentiments and assertions which the OP is trying to pass off as Fact

lol as a person who is an introvert I can tell you,
it's spot on.

ESPECIALLY #s 4,6,7 & 8!!

*Kails*:


lol as a person who is an introvert I can tell you,
it's spot on.

ESPECIALLY #s 4,6,7 & 8!!

Especially all. . .

The explanations trying to beat off the myths are not too far from the myths themselves except for point 10.

Damn!!! This article is spot on. The whole points just described who i am.
Thanx 4sharing @maclatunji

Ajibel: Damn!!! This article is spot on. The whole points just described who i am.
Thanx 4sharing @maclatunji

You are welcome, glad you like it.

koonbey: this post is a dumb,a collection of personal sentiments and assertions which the OP is trying to pass off as Fact

But i'm not seeing any personal sentiment here, much as i can understand, the facts are straightforward.

Op I think we will have to accept something, that sometimes some, not all, but some of those myths are true. It's just that nobody is an absolute. You can't always like to be quiet, or to stay indoors, or to be alone, the same way an extrovert cannot always like partying, or being with people, or talking, he also wants his alone time. No one is an absolute, we are a mixture of temperaments. Sometimes we feel this way, other times we feel that way. In fact I remember when someone described me, he said ''he could be very friendly when he wants to, but when he wants to be alone, he's alone''. Although some people are more extreme than others, they could want more alone time, but generally nobody is an absolute, just in different shades of grey.

By the way, although I am an introvert, I am a thrill seeker, love extreme sports, only the ones connected to natural sites though. There's also Dean Potter, he's an introvert but see what he does:

Dean Potter is the only person in the world who does extreme slack-lining.
This hair-raising variation of tightrope-walking finds Dean high in the sky, crossing a bouncy, one-inch-thick stretch of rope without using either a pole for balance, or any kind of safety harness.
Dean has 'slack-lined' across some of the world's most breathtaking canyons, suspended hundreds of feet above the ground. One slip could see him plunge to hisdeath

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/daredevils/episode-guide/series-1/episode-2

He also climbs cliffs without any safety equipment. That's who I call the baddest boy mehn!
So you see, some introverts could actually be adrenaline junkies, they just do their thing in mother nature's blossom.
Apart from this misconception, nice post.

You guys shouldn't mind that koonbay guy. Dude thinks he can just insult a post without reason and everybody else will follow. Perfect example of a dumbass.

For real..... This so true.... Cus am an Introvert...They all think i am shy And one yeye aunty of mine didn't invite me to a party cus she thinks I don't know how to have fun (i wouldn't ve gone anyways)

But they are all so f***king wrong!!!
My true closest friends know me

Op pls what's introvert?

Balance is key.


Very few people are actually total introverts, most are just introverted to different extents.


It helps if you have a hobby or activity to keep you busy.

an introvert right here...true that it's not usually absolute but the points are very very true. Infact it's just like OP knows me wella

I guess most Libra of the zodiac signs are introverts.

Someone just analyse me

Agree with most of what u said.....i'm an introvert so i know

Proudly Introvert

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/

it's amazin that whenever u are not trying to defend some kind of a primitive religion, we are alwys on d same page!

Silkmoth33: well! I guess its good to get to meet them, then.

I'm an introvert and I totaly agreed with what he has said here

The author is 100% correct , it seem as if he knows me , because all he wrote are exactly, characteristics of my life style .

dis post is jst perfect. I am also proud to be an introvert, if u want to knw more, read d book why u act d way u act by Tim himalaye. Tanx for d post

Wow!!Am thrilled..

*Kails*:
proud introvert here.

Must you tell me?

Introverts ar slow to react..they canneva make a gud president..eg ebele

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