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10 myths about introverts

Myth 1. Introverts don't like to talk

That's not so. Introverts just don't like to talk when they have nothing to say. They hate chatter. But if an introvert talks about

something interesting for himself, he may not shut up for days.

Myth 2. Introverts are shy

Shyness has nothing to do with introversion. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of other people. What they really need is a

reason to interact. They don't communicate just out of a thirst for communication. If you want to talk to an introvert, just start talking. Don't worry about being polite.

Myth 3. Introverts are rude

Introverts often do not see the point in dancing with a tambourine around social stroking. They want everyone to be real and honest. Unfortunately, in most situations this is unacceptable, and introverts often feel the pressure of social norms, which depresses them very much.

Myth 4. Introverts don't like people

On the contrary, introverts highly value their few friends. They can count close friends on the fingers of one hand. And if you're lucky enough to be among them, you've probably got an ally for life. Having once earned respect as a worthwhile person, you have firmly taken your place on this list.

Myth 5. Introverts don't like to go out in public

Nonsense. Introverts don't like to be in public for too long. They also tend to avoid the difficulties associated with social activity. They perceive information and experience very quickly, and as a result, it does not take them much time to get it right. They are ready to go home, «reboot» and make sense of everything that is happening. By the way, rebooting is a vital thing for introverts.

Myth 6. Introverts always want to be alone

Introverts feel great on their own. They think a lot. They are dreaming. They like to develop problems and solve riddles. But they can also be incredibly lonely if they have no one to share their discoveries with. They crave authentic and sincere communication with one person in one unit of time.

Myth 7. Introverts are weird

Introverts are often individualists. They don't follow the crowd. They prefer to be appreciated for their innovative way of life. They think first of themselves and therefore often challenge the norm. They don't make decisions based on fashion or popularity.

Myth 8. Introverts are indifferent nerds

Introverts are those people who are initially focused on their inner world, and pay great attention to their thoughts and feelings. This does not mean that they are not able to be aware of what is happening around them, it's just that their inner life is much more exciting and saturated for them.

Myth 9. Introverts do not know how to relax and have fun

Introverts usually relax at home or in the lap of nature, and not in noisy public places. Introverts do not hunt for thrills and are not adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talk and noise around them, they simply «turn off». Their brains are very sensitive to the neurotransmitter dopamine. Introverts and extroverts have different leading neural pathways. Just consider it.

Myth 10. Introverts can pull themselves together and become extroverts

A world without introverts would be a world where there are practically no scientists, musicians, artists, poets, directors, doctors, mathematicians, writers and philosophers. It is said that there are many techniques through which an extrovert can learn to interact with introverts. «Yes, I am now deliberately swapping these terms to show how biased our society is.» Introverts cannot «pull themselves together» and deserve respect for their natural temperament and their contribution to humanity.

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