Top ten myths about introverts
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It's psychology packaged and sold to industry so I would be very wary of taking it as gospel. Are there really only 16 different personality types?
It's psychology packaged and sold to industry so I would be very wary of taking it as gospel. Are there really only 16 different personality types?
I oscillate between INTJ and INTP when I do those test, so there probably is more than just 16
It's psychology packaged and sold to industry so I would be very wary of taking it as gospel. Are there really only 16 different personality types?
exactly...
Still - not as bad as the premis behind 'IQ' where 'Intelligence' (which can come in many forms) is supposedly quantified by a single parameter.
Fits me almost exactly
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That's an interesting question and one that I had hoped people would have considered in this thread.
I think I should have first made a thread posing the question "what do people think of introverted people", I think that would have been an interesting experiment.
Are we in agreement that introverted people exist?, or is it a character fallacy? how would you define an introverted person? and is it biological/psychological condition?
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I can relate to quite a few of those points, especially the one about small talk (I can't stand small talk! 
), and maybe others to a lesser extent. But as semi-pro mentioned (#17), the list isn't as clear cut as presented. Was still an indulging read, mind.
), and maybe others to a lesser extent. But as semi-pro mentioned (#17), the list isn't as clear cut as presented. Was still an indulging read, mind.Good read and quite accurate, I would say that in my teens/20's I was an Extrovert, when I was 16 or 17 I basically took a group of my mates, and changed their complete music scene for them, I gave them the rave scene , we went to festivals, forest parties, clubs all over the place. Met a good circle of friends down London way where we used to go, then get back from clubbing to a house party. Was outgoing, always loving the banter.
Even at home I was too, however from 24 onwards when worked kicked in quite a bit, I just felt myself slipping back in to an introvert sort of way, not sure why, I like time to myself aswel, I can perfectly function without anyone around me (a friend of mine is a bit of an extrovert, he can hardly be alone sometimes), however saying that, when I am at the office I like banter but not enough to distract work. Weekday evenings I hardly go out as I am pretty much tired and stressed from the day so just want to relax.
, we went to festivals, forest parties, clubs all over the place. Met a good circle of friends down London way where we used to go, then get back from clubbing to a house party. Was outgoing, always loving the banter. Even at home I was too, however from 24 onwards when worked kicked in quite a bit, I just felt myself slipping back in to an introvert sort of way, not sure why, I like time to myself aswel, I can perfectly function without anyone around me (a friend of mine is a bit of an extrovert, he can hardly be alone sometimes), however saying that, when I am at the office I like banter but not enough to distract work. Weekday evenings I hardly go out as I am pretty much tired and stressed from the day so just want to relax.
Late to the party but that described me pretty well. I have tried to change myself though. It's very hard, I make progress but then I just revert back to my usually routine... Quite annoying really because I get the feeling people think I'm a dick and I'm ignoring them when I just don't really having anything to say. I've often wondered if I'm just an incredibly boring person =/
There was a thread not long ago about someone having difficulty starting conversations. The op mentioned he just wasn't interested in other people, perhaps he was an introvert?
There was a thread not long ago about someone having difficulty starting conversations. The op mentioned he just wasn't interested in other people, perhaps he was an introvert?
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I'd say I'm more of an introvert than an extrovert, but this seems to change depending on where I am and who I am with. Sometimes I like to stay home alone, and other times I just have to go out and be the life of the party.
As for the 'Introverts are not adrenaline junkies' statement. In my case, that is absolutely incorrect. The higher the risk of injury, the higher the chance that I'm going to try it.
As for the 'Introverts are not adrenaline junkies' statement. In my case, that is absolutely incorrect. The higher the risk of injury, the higher the chance that I'm going to try it.
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...but the reason people suck it up is because they like to think themselves a little special
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I think that's a little disingenuous tbh, it's too easy to dismiss such things just because you think people want a special label, that's kindergarten psychology, the author of the book is a doctorate and also delves into the genetic, biological, and social developmental possibilities of being an 'introvert', obviously there are grey areas, many people fall in the middle and would easily be able to relate to the op, but I believe there are a subset of people out there that are very introverted and struggle to identity with those around them, it's not about being unique, and whether we like it or not there are a lot of myths with regards to 'true' introverts, and I think she helps dispel some of them, being an introvert can be a troubling experience at times due to people negatively misconstruing your character so it's good to be able to relate, it's not about being special, quite the opposite, it's more about being able to accept yourself in what can sometimes feel like a being born with bad/poor character traits that are very hard to change.
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Surely everything in the OP list would make an introvert a crap employee or an even worse company director? Sure work isnt everything but its a fairly big part of your life and those traits listed must make life hell having to work with other people??
Why be categorized into a "label"? That's society today. If you don't fit in you're weird, just because you don't join in with other people you're weird, on and on. For me I'm happy being by myself, but would like contact with other people. A "list" does not change my life or make me feel better, you are who you are.
