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I have not said anything that can be deemed inflammatory in this thread. Again, it is my opinion that people who complain about introverts are a bit doo-lally in the head for not recognising that people are different. Take it or leave it.
It's not well founded since it comes from assuming that that person is like you. No two people are alike.
The baffled feeling of not understanding an introvert is not well-founded.
What exactly are you trying to say? That you're baffled as to why some people don't understand introverts? What is so difficult about that concept? If you can't relate to someone, then how can you understand them?
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What wrong did I do?
I think, as has been said by me before, the entire extrovert vs. introvert thing is simply poor social skills.
I'm not in the mood for another argument, I'm simply stating an opinion, which is what human beings do.
Then you're stating an opinion based in ignorance and a lack of understanding. Just because someone prefers to be alone doesn't mean they have poor social skills.
Speaking of someone who doesn't understand. Introverts aren't afraid of people nor do they find it uncomfortable to be around them. They just prefer to spend more time alone. Big difference between being shy.
I think not understand introverts is illogical, and frankly unfounded. If we cannot relate to others, it simply means they are different. All persons are different. It's infantile to assume that others should meet our understanding, simply because they are not like us. I don't understand why some people use chains in sex, or go to great lengths to kill for religious purposes, but I just acknowledge that they hold a different psychology/motivation to my own. It's just how I think, I see things and people in shades of gray since that is what humanity is.
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Then you're stating an opinion based in ignorance and a lack of understanding. Just because someone prefers to be alone doesn't mean they have poor social skills.
I don't believe that. Some people as you state are less social. There is nothing wrong in that.
Speaking of someone who doesn't understand. Introverts aren't afraid of people nor do they find it uncomfortable to be around them. They just prefer to spend more time alone. Big
Argue with the thesaurus for all I care. Sheesh.
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Introverts aren't afraid of people nor do they find it uncomfortable to be around them. They just prefer to spend more time alone. Big difference between being shy.
Totally agree.
People who know me casually are shocked to find out that I "test" (Myers-Briggs etc) as an introvert.
I'm vocal and friendly. I laugh easily. I'm ok in social situations. I love a good party. I can handle public speaking with aplomb.
But, in truth, I prefer the company of "me, myself and I". I need time alone. That is where I have my most creative and fruitful moments.
It's difficult to balance. Often when I have a month full of being "on" (social, outgoing plaidmom) I need more time "off" to recharge.
I can play "extrovert" to the crowd, but it drains a lot of energy.
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What exactly are you trying to say? That you're baffled as to why some people don't understand introverts? What is so difficult about that concept? If you can't relate to someone, then how can you understand them?
