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 is from an article I read, I thought I might share
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/3v19Es/e467qc.pen.io/