Some Myths about Introverts. Super Interesting ! and Super True !
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.
Original article at http://www.carlkingdom.com/10-myths-about-introverts
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Am sharing this because I've been accused of all of the above :( but stopped being bothered about it long ago :) but it's nice that someone took the trouble to figure it all out :D
