10 Myths about Introverts Debunked
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Wiktoria
I can relate to the 10th one the most. I don't think my parents have ever heard of extroversion and introversion. I keep giving them hints because I feel too awkward to tell them straight away. I would tell my parents that I don't feel comfortable in a given situation but they would start shouting at me (my mum especially) and say that I am just too addicted to technology that ive forgotten how to socialise but ive never been comfortable in large gatherings or extrovert activities. I sometimes get my phone taken of me so I can socialise and go out more but that doesn't change anything and my parents think im just toooo addicted to live without technology. If I tell them straight up about introversion, they will just think of this as 'an excuse of the 21st century' like they already have when I would hint towards them.
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I can relate to the 10th one the most. I don't think my parents have ever heard of extroversion and introversion. I keep giving them hints because I feel too awkward to tell them straight away. I would tell my parents that I don't feel comfortable in a given situation but they would start shouting at me (my mum especially) and say that I am just too addicted to technology that ive forgotten how to socialise but ive never been comfortable in large gatherings or extrovert activities. I sometimes get my phone taken of me so I can socialise and go out more but that doesn't change anything and my parents think im just toooo addicted to live without technology. If I tell them straight up about introversion, they will just think of this as 'an excuse of the 21st century' like they already have when I would hint towards them.
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John
I disagree with a few particulars on your last two points. The sales one; you talk like extroverts are more manipulative in their approach. That's wrong. They're just more forceful about it. I would say introverts are possibly more manipulative, just less forceful. Not only do we manipulate people in a sales environment, we make them like it. Your final point; you speak as if this attitude comes from a place of hatred. That's not it, at all. The things introverts enjoy tend to embody the worst existential fears of the extroverted. They only understand themselves, so they think we suffer in solitude, the way they would. When they try to bring you out of your shell, they're legit trying to help you. You should be flattered, if not exactly happy about it
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I disagree with a few particulars on your last two points. The sales one; you talk like extroverts are more manipulative in their approach. That's wrong. They're just more forceful about it. I would say introverts are possibly more manipulative, just less forceful. Not only do we manipulate people in a sales environment, we make them like it. Your final point; you speak as if this attitude comes from a place of hatred. That's not it, at all. The things introverts enjoy tend to embody the worst existential fears of the extroverted. They only understand themselves, so they think we suffer in solitude, the way they would. When they try to bring you out of your shell, they're legit trying to help you. You should be flattered, if not exactly happy about it
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Diane
It's actually easier, as an introvert, to speak to a large crowd from a stage than it is to have conversation in the middle of a large group because when you speak to a large crowd, the introvert has the floor for however long he/she wants to speak, has already processed ahead of time what to say, and has control of when he/she is done. Whereas, in the middle of a group, an introvert is trying to process the conversation and engage with it simultaneously, the demand of your engagement are unknown, and the end is unknown. So it can be draining.
Public speaking=known and controlled
Large group discussion=unknown and chaotic
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It's actually easier, as an introvert, to speak to a large crowd from a stage than it is to have conversation in the middle of a large group because when you speak to a large crowd, the introvert has the floor for however long he/she wants to speak, has already processed ahead of time what to say, and has control of when he/she is done. Whereas, in the middle of a group, an introvert is trying to process the conversation and engage with it simultaneously, the demand of your engagement are unknown, and the end is unknown. So it can be draining.
Public speaking=known and controlled
Large group discussion=unknown and chaotic
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Wiktor
Number 9 myth with the part of attacking the potential customer seems like something that digital ads do and try make you to buy everything instead of giving you what you actually wanted. In other words ads try to convince you into buying rather than helping you. The collected data could be used to help you but in my opinion using the data like that is not more profitable than just using the same information to convince you. So you might see where I am heading to.
Keep in mind that digital marketing is not my interest and this comment is based on my opinion and bit of knowledge about it.
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Number 9 myth with the part of attacking the potential customer seems like something that digital ads do and try make you to buy everything instead of giving you what you actually wanted. In other words ads try to convince you into buying rather than helping you. The collected data could be used to help you but in my opinion using the data like that is not more profitable than just using the same information to convince you. So you might see where I am heading to.
Keep in mind that digital marketing is not my interest and this comment is based on my opinion and bit of knowledge about it.
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Aubrie
I am an introvert and I have had to do public speaking a couple of times (not counting in class, but I don't like it then either) and it was awful. Once a speech in the school auditorium, and a different time I was in a play (not for school) and I had to speak AND sing in front of lots of people! NOPE. NOPE. NOPE. I very quickly learned that is not for me. Plus people make me mad easily and I get mad in my head but I don't say anything or show it, I just am nice and quiet and defend myself if I need to. I dream of living alone in peace in the future. THAT sounds amazing.
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I am an introvert and I have had to do public speaking a couple of times (not counting in class, but I don't like it then either) and it was awful. Once a speech in the school auditorium, and a different time I was in a play (not for school) and I had to speak AND sing in front of lots of people! NOPE. NOPE. NOPE. I very quickly learned that is not for me. Plus people make me mad easily and I get mad in my head but I don't say anything or show it, I just am nice and quiet and defend myself if I need to. I dream of living alone in peace in the future. THAT sounds amazing.
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Ava
my parents understand that I'm an introvert and they used to be introverts themselves, but they keep telling me to talk to people and step outside my comfort zone and make friends. I'm not sure if theyre right or not because I keep hearing that its okay to be an introvert and that I shouldnt change myself but I'm also hearing that I need to step outside my comfort zone.
I'm not sure what to do. I've also been told that I need to do what makes me happy, and I'm happy being my introverted self, but will I be more happy being louder and having more friends?
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my parents understand that I'm an introvert and they used to be introverts themselves, but they keep telling me to talk to people and step outside my comfort zone and make friends. I'm not sure if theyre right or not because I keep hearing that its okay to be an introvert and that I shouldnt change myself but I'm also hearing that I need to step outside my comfort zone.
I'm not sure what to do. I've also been told that I need to do what makes me happy, and I'm happy being my introverted self, but will I be more happy being louder and having more friends?
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education
Never thought that simply wanting to be alone is a bad or evil thing, I tell yah people get mad over the smallest things in existence.
I'm introvert and I know the feeling of being in a classroom where everyone is so god damn loud most of the time my classmates say the dumbest things or either make communications that make no sense, out of context or it goes on for so long. I tell yah it's a nightmare going to school every single day and this same stuff happening every day it was grading, insulting and utterly annoying!
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Never thought that simply wanting to be alone is a bad or evil thing, I tell yah people get mad over the smallest things in existence.
I'm introvert and I know the feeling of being in a classroom where everyone is so god damn loud most of the time my classmates say the dumbest things or either make communications that make no sense, out of context or it goes on for so long. I tell yah it's a nightmare going to school every single day and this same stuff happening every day it was grading, insulting and utterly annoying!
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Mariwend
not only am i an introvert but i'm also an aquarian it has to do with zodiac signs if you've never heard that before because of these two things i have seen some of the worst parts of human society the most buried putrid malice of behaviors and standards and spend a lot of time in thought which has given me very high cognitive abilities and allowed me to see the world from standpoints that aren't at all mine
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not only am i an introvert but i'm also an aquarian it has to do with zodiac signs if you've never heard that before because of these two things i have seen some of the worst parts of human society the most buried putrid malice of behaviors and standards and spend a lot of time in thought which has given me very high cognitive abilities and allowed me to see the world from standpoints that aren't at all mine
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Robidu1973
#9: Introverts cannot be a salesperson.
This doesn't necessarily apply just to jobs in retail but to any situation in which you need to convince someone else of your position.
Since introverts usually don't push people to do something in particular but instead back their suggestions up with a decent amount of reasoning, that usually makes people more inclined to listening.
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#9: Introverts cannot be a salesperson.
This doesn't necessarily apply just to jobs in retail but to any situation in which you need to convince someone else of your position.
Since introverts usually don't push people to do something in particular but instead back their suggestions up with a decent amount of reasoning, that usually makes people more inclined to listening.
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Alex
Been working in retail for nearly 10 years. Can't do it anymore because of how extroverts carry themselves today. New boss now expects me to say hello to every person I pass. They tell me I'm an exceptional worker who always takes the initiative, but they still refuse to comprehend that I'm not a talkative person 10 years later. I'm new to learning about being an introvert.
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Been working in retail for nearly 10 years. Can't do it anymore because of how extroverts carry themselves today. New boss now expects me to say hello to every person I pass. They tell me I'm an exceptional worker who always takes the initiative, but they still refuse to comprehend that I'm not a talkative person 10 years later. I'm new to learning about being an introvert.
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Chey
The last one hit me hard. I am very lucky with my friends, but society itself does this all the time. Many popular movies, books, songs, and other things are about fixing or helping someone who is an introvert. Some even portray us as a new and mysterious character in a game to be acquired. More people need to see this content, because it is absolutely true.
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The last one hit me hard. I am very lucky with my friends, but society itself does this all the time. Many popular movies, books, songs, and other things are about fixing or helping someone who is an introvert. Some even portray us as a new and mysterious character in a game to be acquired. More people need to see this content, because it is absolutely true.
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aditya
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Really can some extrovert explain what's the use of short talk and cuz my father just forces me to talk about anything like go to the person and start talking to them?
sometimes even forces me to sit to be a third person just to watch them converse what is the use of it?
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0: 47
Really can some extrovert explain what's the use of short talk and cuz my father just forces me to talk about anything like go to the person and start talking to them?
sometimes even forces me to sit to be a third person just to watch them converse what is the use of it?
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education
I took a personality test and was surprised to find I was so stronly introverted. I mentioned this in a group setting once and a woman said If you were that introverted you wouldnt be able to leave the house. Which just shows how ignorant people can be of this issue.
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I took a personality test and was surprised to find I was so stronly introverted. I mentioned this in a group setting once and a woman said If you were that introverted you wouldnt be able to leave the house. Which just shows how ignorant people can be of this issue.
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HoldShiftt2Run
Honestly, as an introvert sometimes I feel like people are too nosy. People care too much to force you into certain things than actually consider that maybe you need to be alone for now. If you don't meet their expectations, you become anti-social.
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Honestly, as an introvert sometimes I feel like people are too nosy. People care too much to force you into certain things than actually consider that maybe you need to be alone for now. If you don't meet their expectations, you become anti-social.
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dream
2 years of practicing to be an extrovert and it still hasnt worked lol. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone MANY times and even though I can confirm that Im still an introvert, I must say that I got better at small talk and holding a conversation.
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2 years of practicing to be an extrovert and it still hasnt worked lol. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone MANY times and even though I can confirm that Im still an introvert, I must say that I got better at small talk and holding a conversation.
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Neetu
I guess this thing applies to school classes also as I being an introvert gets drained out by the end of the day but my extroverted classmate keep shouting out the answers and don't seems like having drained even 1% of their energy
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I guess this thing applies to school classes also as I being an introvert gets drained out by the end of the day but my extroverted classmate keep shouting out the answers and don't seems like having drained even 1% of their energy
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Patrick
I'm an introvert and the last one resonates with my current situation where my brother thinks I can become Extroverted. It hurts every time he tries, but he's only making things more worse than they already are.
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I'm an introvert and the last one resonates with my current situation where my brother thinks I can become Extroverted. It hurts every time he tries, but he's only making things more worse than they already are.
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Зоя
I actually didn't know before that I am introvert and I tried forcing myself having fun by hanging out with ohters. Thank you for educationing me for this! Now your videos for introverts are my favorite.
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I actually didn't know before that I am introvert and I tried forcing myself having fun by hanging out with ohters. Thank you for educationing me for this! Now your videos for introverts are my favorite.
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Psych2Go
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Leah
As an introvert, I like public speaking(presentation, I like getting to show my work, seeing my effort appreciated. Its something I look forward to but still get really anxious about.
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As an introvert, I like public speaking(presentation, I like getting to show my work, seeing my effort appreciated. Its something I look forward to but still get really anxious about.
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Leah
Just because I don't like telling the whole world how I'm feeling today doesn't mean I'm broken. It makes me sad to think the world see's me as someone that needs to be fixed.
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Just because I don't like telling the whole world how I'm feeling today doesn't mean I'm broken. It makes me sad to think the world see's me as someone that needs to be fixed.
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muluh
My mum keeps yelling me to change and be a little bit more sociable. It's not like I don't want to but i find it really hard to and love being home and especially on my own.
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My mum keeps yelling me to change and be a little bit more sociable. It's not like I don't want to but i find it really hard to and love being home and especially on my own.
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FM
Actually i feel introverts do like to do the extreme stuff like roller coasters or anything fun. Its just they would just focus their energy on it and nothing really else.
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Actually i feel introverts do like to do the extreme stuff like roller coasters or anything fun. Its just they would just focus their energy on it and nothing really else.
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B'th
I used to belive the #10. I did'nt know what is introvert and extrovert I thought there is something wrong with me but know I know and i'm accepting my self more and more
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I used to belive the #10. I did'nt know what is introvert and extrovert I thought there is something wrong with me but know I know and i'm accepting my self more and more
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Beys
the number 5 hit me. it's true, i was the leader in my group and I always ask for their Ideas and mix it in the end. though I feel like I'm such a useless leader. :')
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the number 5 hit me. it's true, i was the leader in my group and I always ask for their Ideas and mix it in the end. though I feel like I'm such a useless leader. :')
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