10 Myths About Introverts!!!

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.