If you knew a person who was very introverted and shy, never said much, would you behave badly toward them?

Question

if you knew a person like the person I just described who was very introverted, and never went out much, how would you treat them?

Answer 1

I married him. He is a good man and now is very sociable.

Answer 2

Never. People who act in this way toward shy people are simply trying to increase their social cache at the cost of others. By expressing aggression toward others, they may feel better about themselves in the short run. They are immature and understand nothing about what people actually value in others.

When I've known people who are introverted, I invite them out. Who knows? They might be great company!

Answer 3

Unlike Dav, who is very shy- so shy he cannot stand letters of any sort! I digress, I usually kick people in the shins when they don't talk to me. I did this just this morning in the elevator when I spilled my organic rooibos tea on my new suede shoes. This nice, polite lady who seemed very concerned could only muster up, "I'm sorry, that's terrible." What rot! I mean, can't she think of anything more to say? I've seen this lady before and she always keeps to herself when I'm cajoling around mocking people for outlandish cheap clothing or being bald. She never says a word.

So I kicked her. Why, what do you do? Is there something better?

(key: haha)

Answer 4

Find a common denominator - introvets like to do things in their own time, read, watch tv, listen to soothing music, have non intensive hobbies, like walking, feeding the birds, art, etc.

The idea is not to impose upon others; 'stretch' them till they get uncomfortable, then keep your distance for awhile. They cannot be exposed to too much stimuli, but that doesn't mean they will not move out of their 'comfort' zone, in time, when they see how you are trying to accomodate them.

Are you able to function in modes not ordinarily you? If you do that, can you move in/out comfortably betw your own style and theirs, without compromising too much on yourself?

We don't have to be either a 'tortoise' or a 'hare' in real life. As we grow up, we learn to be both, depending on the situation....

I hope this helps.

:)

Answer 5

I would probably be inclined to be a bit nicer to that person. Why would anybody behave badly to someone who is shy and introverted? That just seems immature, insecure and unnecessarily mean.

Answer 6

Most introverted people are so for a reason.
Traumatic things that happen to the very young is often the
cause. These folks are in desperate need of a friend, someone
they can trust.

Answer 7

i would treat them the same as everyone else. actually if i really like the person i will go out of my way for them to feel comfortable around me.

Answer 8

I try to treat everyone with kindness. Maybe give this person a balloon animal.

Answer 9

I would think they are cold, aloof, superior, at the best reclusive or very cool. No one would think they are just shy.

From a member who grew up very shy and has overcome it.

Answer 10

I would treat them like everyone else i know. With respect and kindness.