Is it a bad thing to be an introvert? Could a person be at a disadvantage if they admit that they are perhaps an introvert?
2006-09-23 05:51:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I think you need a good mix to form a successful team. Sometimes extraverts spend too much time talking and schmoozing and not enough time actually doing the work!
2006-09-23 05:53:38 · answer #1 · answered by gerbiltamer 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not just employers, but naturally many people are drawn to extraverts. If someone who's normally an introvert learns how to "play the game" and be a little more social at work and such, that person may make up the difference, but I think there's definitely an advantage to being social.
2006-09-24 02:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no shame of being introvert! No need to "admit" it, it shows. Well, it depends on the people and on the job.
Introverts and extraverts deal with information in a different way and that has an impact on their relationship with others.
None of the two is a disease!
2006-09-24 15:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by Claire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's why companies have psychometric testing.
Not much good being introvert in a sales role or extrovert working as an undertaker.
Horses for courses.
2006-09-23 15:11:04 · answer #4 · answered by Todd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not unless the person you are talking to is a judgemental extrovert. Not all are......id say be proud and never hide the fact ur an introvert. I am and I have no problem with saying it, but if someones gonna judge you for it, why play up to other ppls predjudices by hiding it?
2006-09-23 12:54:52 · answer #5 · answered by Zinc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not at all bad to b an introvert.....and yes i accept tht extroverts only while away time yapping with each and everyone they meet....but still....u can hav an edge wen ur both....b an extrovert wen u need to b(helps u to make friends)...and introvert wen u need to b....u can stay focused without wasting time i feel emplyers would look fwd to only such ppl who can b both and flexible and adaptable....all the best for ur future
2006-09-23 13:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. In sales, extroverts excell. But where skill and concentration is required, introverts do well.
2006-09-23 13:21:01 · answer #7 · answered by lidlolady 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it really depends on the job; for a sales position, for example, an extrovert is required. For an accounting position not so much, and maybe even a bad thing.
2006-09-23 12:54:25 · answer #8 · answered by dr schmitty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the extroverts are more favoured I think, but on the other hand, it depends on the work you are looking for.
2006-09-26 12:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by cmilja m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes extroverts are favoured !
2006-09-23 14:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋