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10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 8:56am On Aug 29, 2015
10 MYTHS ABOUT INTROVERTS (By Carl King)
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.
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.
Are you an introvert/extrovert? Which of the above don't
you agree with?
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by INTROVERT(f): 8:57am On Aug 29, 2015
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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 9:05am On Aug 29, 2015
Noted!
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Nobody: 9:07am On Aug 29, 2015
Talk of the Devil!! ^^^

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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by thernee: 9:11am On Aug 29, 2015
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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Vicintonsh(m): 9:12am On Aug 29, 2015
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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by sundayslim(m): 9:15am On Aug 29, 2015
INTROVERT:
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Chief introvert!
Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by HDee(m): 9:26am On Aug 29, 2015
INTROVERT:
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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by kellyJames5(m): 10:20am On Aug 29, 2015
Are we talking about introverts or Introvert?
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Re: 10 Myths About Introverts by Favolly(f): 12:30pm On Aug 29, 2015
I think this is really spot on!!

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