2007-12-10 08:22:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
how is it a compliment?or not?
2007-12-10 08:27:23 · update #1
Neither, an introspective person is someone who is quieter, less likely to be the ring leader. Introspective people tend to think a lot more and may not be as confident speaking out to other people.
2007-12-10 08:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jojotraveller 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people say that introspection is a selfish thing; you should be thinking and focus about other people. I like introspecting, it give me self understanding and insight into why I (and others) behave in certain situations. I go on hunches and feelings and if something doesn't feel right, I distance myslf and analyse. I take it as a compliment, although it can be a neutral thing. Most people introspect.
Introspection doesn't necessarily mean that you are not a leader, I am a line manager, and behave differently in different situations. I'm reserved whilst being the leader. People can use a quiet force (not coercion!) to move people. A quiet person can watch and pick up the nuances and subtle body language a lively person can miss, then deal with that situation; feel their emotions, the vibes. This is intuition. This can be used in the work place.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intuition_(knowledge)
2007-12-10 16:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the context - if they say you are introspective because you are always focusing on yourself and how YOU think/feel about things, it would be an insult. if they say it meaning you have insight, it would be a compliment.
2007-12-10 16:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by no qf 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily either.
No more a compliment or insult than any other observation.
2007-12-10 16:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a compliment or neither.
2007-12-10 16:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by Dave M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither really. Its just an observation. It like someone saying 'Ooh, you're a brunette'.
2007-12-10 16:26:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither. It's a statement of fact.
2007-12-10 16:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess it's a matter of opinion but i would consider complimentary even if the speaker did not intend it that way. its a good thing
2007-12-10 16:26:45 · answer #8 · answered by bbq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you decide to take it as such. It's just an observation.
2007-12-10 16:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means they talk a lot, and they don't listen a lot, and they believe they know lots more about everything than you.
2007-12-10 16:28:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋