10 Myths about Introverts
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Heh, I question your test results... the above are introverted by definition, which means you would be too
This is not Jungian introversion; this is introversion in the common conversational sense.
Korg found it for me.
I like that. Sums it up really well.
Also, OP is spot on. Now if only more people would understand it
and try to apply both things pointed out in the OP and in what Bird posted.
But aren't ENFJ's also considered one of the only Extrovert types that display Introverted qualities? I would actually have a hard time distinguishing an INFJ from an ENFJ since, as the post above says:
Not really, I think "cannot fix" is perfectly accurate because it emphasises the genetic element. If you say "should not fix" an ESTJ, somewhere in the world, will scoff.
In jungian terms, being an introvert is defined as; an individual who's dominant attitude of consciousness is to the subjective, internalisation of sense impressions.
In biological, neurological and physiological terms, introversion is a lowered threshold for external sense impressions which conversely means an introverted brain type is more adept at dealing with the depth of subjective impressions over external stimulation. (Interesting article for references and further reading)
Both of the above are genetic preferences, as natural and "in-built" as the colour of your hair.
Disagree; it doesn't matter if its genetic and incontrovertible... the point is, people who TRY are assuming it is somehow wrong or unhealthy to be introverted, and THAT is what SHOULD/MUST not happen.
Exactly, the point is that people THINK introversion is something you can turn off, hence the misconception and prejudice.
Would it not be better to propagate that introversion is actually an empirically and scientifically valid genetic disposition in built into human beings?
This is not even mentioning that everyone is both introverted and extroverted...
The last point is mostly a decision in definitions... if you say introversion is a set of preferences and extroversion is the opposite, then they don't really change if a person is being outgoing when their preferences are met, they'd still be introverted or extroverted, period. Depends on how you want to define. The original myth post attacks it from the angle that I prefer which is, I'm introverted... period. This has nothing to do with outgoingness or quietness, but instead on when I prefer to be either.
But yeah... I do agree. Introversion is not a disease and it's not fixable. Those who are introverted have historically provided incredible benefit to society, while those who have been 'fixed' are typically 'broken' as a result.
- My need for privacy is something I will have to compromise. Nobody has to "watch out" for this, I have no problem notifying people when I want privacy, or simply be left alone.
- Don't embarrass me in public. Reprimand me in private. Otherwise you'll quickly end up in my shit-list.
- I can't stand being misunderstood, and you will misunderstand me if I don't get some time to think about what I say.
- I only enjoy being with one person at the time.
- I don't read books instead of socializing, but I do play computer games, watch movies, or work. Yes, I would rather work than being around a bunch of people.
