On Another Note (Introversion and Extroversion)

Air4ce1 · 2015-01-18T02:49:25+00:00

Ok, at the basic level Extroverts seem to feed off the energy in social interactions and social engagements. For Introverts, this is mentally draining for them. To use introversion as an excuse is weak and a production of male hamstering. I for one have been described as a textbook introvert (through research and through people telling me). What my friends and plates can't seem to understand is how I still am able to be the leader of our social gathering or the life of the party if I'm this so called "textbook introvert. Introversion is not your personality it is merely a dwindling of energy through social interaction. Do not try and force yourself to be extraverted it won't work. Use your introversion to your advantage.

My second point is the use of introversion for plates. If any of you are introverts let me tell you that it is a great tool for dread game and maintaining frame. Whenever you get that feeling of just wanting to be by yourself, use it to your advantage, disappear for hours. There's been plenty of times where I just haven't felt like talking especially after going on a date. After I say 'I'll call you later" I don't wait by the phone for ample enough time to call. I can just chill until I've reenergized enough to call her.

3409852034 · 2015-01-18T03:24:53+00:00

Not to be pedantic or anything...

While I appreciate where you're going with this, I believe this characterizes introverts and extroverts incorrectly, and could be misleading.

Unless I've misunderstood your aim, the story seems to suggest that extroverts are strong and alpha and "run the world", and introverts are, as you put it "socially weak."

"But i am introverted! I don't feel like talking to people when im around them. I don't feel curious enough for them."

That's actually not an introvert. I'd say that's social awkward and being self absorbed. Pop culture usually characterizes introverts as awkward and beta. That's a common characterization, but not actually the case.

The personality types define where a person finds enjoyment and fulfillment and "recharges." Extroverts find it from outside themselves: people, exterior events, etc. Introverts generate fulfillment themselves (It's not "a way to relax" in and of itself).

That's not the same thing as saying saying that one isn't capable of the other's activities.

For instance, introverts can indeed be leaders, the life of the party, and socially dominant - but they are not necessarily invigorated by that. Hell, Johnny Carson and Lettermen are introverts. So was Ghandi and he overthrew the British empire in India.

10 Myths about introverts

Checkout /r/introvert for more info.

So I agree on your theme of self-improvement - just the terms are off.

Title	On Another Note (Introversion and Extroversion)
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Date	January 17, 2015 7:27 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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