7 Myths About Introverts

To an extrovert introverts look weird. But they are just different… and we need to appreciate them for what they are. Here are 7 myths about introverts to help you understand them…

1. Introverts don’t like to talk

The truth is that they don’t like to talk for the sake of talking. If you find out what they’re interested about, they won’t shut up for days. In other words, they don’t talk unless they have something to say.

2. Introverts are shy

While this is generally true, there are many extroverts who are equally shy. Shyness has nothing to do with person being an introvert or extrovert. And introverts just need a reason to interact, nothing else.

3. Introverts don’t like people

Again, not true – they just have few special buddies whom they consider special friends and with whom they like to hang out a lot. They’re not (or at least are rarely) intrigued by strangers. Then again, most of us have just a few very good friends.

4. Introverts want to be alone

Unlike extroverts, introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. And since they think a lot, they don’t need a company that often. That, however, doesn’t mean they want to be alone at all times, quite the contrary.

5. Introverts are nerds

While this is generally true, you can also put many of the world’s famous artists to the list. Today’s introverts are perfectly fine in the cyber-world where they can express their emotions with icons, rather than words.

6. Introverts don’t know how to have fun

Having fun is a personal thing and what some of us find fun, some others find boring. Introverts are no exception. They may not enjoy crowded places as much, but that doesn’t mean they don’t like or want to have fun.

7. Introverts can change and become extroverts

I guess that’s possible in some cases but not every introvert can or is willing to change that much. The fact that we live in the extrovert-focused world may prompt some introverts to change, but it’s not that easy. The “problem” (if it’s a problem at all) is that their brains function differently and, as I said, we need to appreciate them for what they are.