How introvert are you? Do you wish you were not an introvert or are you ok with it?

Question

What do you think are the survival techniques for introverts in the extrovert world?

Answer 1

Took me awhile to accept my introverted nature. Never really understood it or had that much of awareness of it up until recently. I was always like this around family, co-workers, friends, and women I knew in the past. They were all extroverts, and they had lots of disagreements with my loner/hermit personality. Now I don't really care. I'm a grown man who chooses to a life of mostly solitude. (I have only one close female friend, though. She's a extrovert as well. Call it fate and destiny, but I don't mind her being in my life all the time. In a way, she keeps me balanced on a spiritual level)

Answer 2

I'm pretty introverted, but you can be reserved without being shy. It's just that I don't feel the need to be the centre of attention and if I feel someone isn't listening to me I clam up and they think I'm quiet or shy. Usually those people talk more than they listen and I don't want to hang out with them anyway. Conversation is something you can learn with practice. Although I'm not super religious, going to church discussion groups was a big help because the people are friendly and open. Then just practice as much as you can. Most people like talking about themselves, so start by asking about them and find some common ground to chat about. Don't be afraid to share information, even if you think it's not the wittiest or most interesting thing they've ever heard. Chances are it'll spark off a new thread of conversation. It takes two to hold a conversation.

Something I read once took the stigma off being introverted for me. This person defined introverts as people who "recharge their batteries" by spending time alone, while extroverts get their buzz from being around others and seek it out. So it's not that an introvert can't enjoy spending time with others or have good friends, it's just that they also need that time alone. I can't remember who that was, sorry.

Don't feel you have to compete to be the life of the party if it makes you uncomfortable. It's a big wide world and you can always find people who will like you for you.

Answer 3

I never realized that I was an introverted person, until it was apparent that most extroverts are really wearing a social mask. I am a moderate introvert, I myself enjoy a good laugh, but more of a witty humor, and I dont mind being a bit of a loner in the sense that I dont have many friends or alot of busy activities that amount to nothing. They say someone is a sociopath that isnt trying to be a social butterfly, but I beg to differ, some people work better in small groups. Alot of people that thrive off big crowds thrive off attention, and nothing worse than a superficial covering that hides the true character.

Answer 4

I am introverted, but I know that I need to put effort into people skills and I do. Extroverts seem to live fun lives, but God made me this way and it is still good. Being positive, upbeat and encouraging are good survival techniques for the introvert. If all people get from you are those things, won't that still make a good impression?

Answer 5

Im super introvert, but sooner or later im going to be able to train my mind and express my feelings better which will make me an very extroverted guy. Im intersted in psychology and now ill will be able to find many things out by experience. Introverts avoid conflicty ususually, so that would be the survival thing.

Answer 6

Doesn't bother me a bit. I deal with people at work...the majority being idiots and morons. After that, they're just a fading memory. On my time, I go around people when I want.

Answer 7

I am ok with it. I don't know how to be anything else but quiet and reserved. I enjoy being lkie that because people aret always interested in knowing what I am thinking about.

I really love me.

Answer 8

introversion has served me well.