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They missed one: just because the person that you are interacting with is talkative and/or fun to be around, does NOT mean that they are an extrovert. If someone you know is bouncy and fun but still desperately needs to be alone, they are an outgoing introvert and you are lucky to see the outgoing part of them. Just know that it costs them to be outgoing and they will need lots of recharge time to make up for it!
JaBoiChives
I'd say this is pretty generalizing and misleading. It's a spectrum, not a category. You can get people who are drastic mix of both I and E
Sheepyhead
So in total: Introvert is a trait, not an entire personality. People can have a combination of introvert and extrovert traits
McKyrl
"if you're lucky enough to be considered a friend" please little introvert pick me to be your friend that's all I've ever wanted.
Furel
If you replace the word 'introverts' with 'cats' then it becomes an accurate infograph.
LiveHedgehog
They just reached neckbeard atheist levels of annoying with the "Introverts challenge the norm" line.
Lilshadow48
"Myths" Nooo, the word you're looking for is stereotypes.
Ambei
Bingo!
Dontrespectmahauthoritah
Stereotype isn't fancy enough of a buzzword to get le upboats.
BananaBrain
What are we, animals ?
creativestl
I don't understand the need for introverts to constantly create posts about being introverted. Can someone explain?
jugRn0t
Do you find "quiet" people to be strange and awkward? Do you shun them in favor of more "fun" people?
creativestl
Nope.
Nanaashi
As an introvert, no.
UltimateBooty
introversion is not a condition, different "introverts" have different tendencies
Taxicat
They still have the common trait of needing some quiet/alone time to recharge mentally/emotionally. It's not they an introvert can't be 1/2
Taxicat
outgoing etc, it's just that they have to spend energy doing so and need a break once in a while to get energy back. 2/2
JovialBard
I dunno, I've met a lot of people who think not wanting to interact with people all the time means you have some mental illness.
Bc1151
You have described my life better than I ever could.
ribbuwo
Yep!
Katateochi
yeah, I nodded in agreement at each one too.
Rick616E
Well said
Thegawkingdead
Thank you for speaking for me also.
exiledrogue
Hi tumblr
strawberryblonder
I like that I never see extrovert stuff like this.
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AbhorrentCasserole
I've never heard people bragging about being an extrovert. Introverts however...every day.
Tasha07
Because extroverts are sort of the "default" in people's minds.
Pootisborn
Making one would require an extrovert to shut up for a minute.
n0kArma
Myth 11 : Introverts won't use the fact they're introvert to sound cool on the internet.
darkhalfbreed
Probably written by an extrovert....dirty extroverts.
n0kArma
haha
DVSBSTrD
Being a douchebag transcends all personality types.
graehall
And if there was a personality type that was never a douchebag, the rest of us douchebags probably killed them off millenia ago :P
Flyms
Ötzi is the proof. I need his DNA to revive a douchebagless bloodline of personality type.
Run5yourlife
Myth 11. Most people are either introverted or extroverted: actually vast majority fit somewhere in the middle and aren't helped by labels
APolishSpartan
Everyone is a little weird
TyrannosaursInF14s
And a little racist
ContagiousEmbarrassment
and a little gay
APolishSpartan
And a little judgemental
ninjaturnip
And a little insignificant speck in a vast universe.
Ibrowseyourfavorites
I feel like I just read a canine 101 about my breed
Tiggerlen
exactly this.
Harri5466
Extroverts want introverts to change their personalities and introverts want extroverts to shut the hell up for ten goddamn seconds
zoomtothemoon
As an introvert this couldn't be any less true...or maybe it's just because I'm not rude.
Blrp0
People who proudly self-identify as introverts want attention, and everyone else wants them to shut the hell up for ten goddamn seconds.
DukeDark
Yeah this mega cringey post has brought out a lot of cringey "introverts" in the comments
DeadyBearr
You make introversion sound like autism.
GoatseFanfic
it's the new self-diagnosed aspergers
LunaAens
I err well, I suffer from it and well, almost all applied. It's sadly true.
azurepenguin
No it's not. There's a lot of "introverts" that are social skilled and people believe they are extroverts.
TheReaper95
And you make Autism like it can be generalised. (Psst. It can't, all generalisations are bullshit)
Dingus2
Including that one?
Flyms
That wasnt a generalisation it was a meta-generalisation.
Dingus2
As opposed to American media, which makes it sound like a crime...
aluskn
Autism is actually much more varied than that. My son is very outgoing, energetic, loves going outside, generally loves meeting new 1/2
LunaAens
It certainly is, just became I am like that in specific my intention is far from creating a stereotype, we're all different.
LunaAens
Just because* For example, I have to write things down a lot, otherwise I cannot, for the life of me talk or express my feelings.
aluskn
people and will often try to make friends with strangers when it's not really appropriate (for example he's fascinated by babies) but (more)
aluskn
Is on the Autistic spectrum. My point that is not all autistic people are introverted.
LunaAens
Exactly my point.
umieu
Whoever made this sounds so full of it. I'm an introvert too, but I don't say stupid things like "introverts think for themselves" (1/?)
umieu
"we challenge the norm", "we 'get it faster' than others", and we "don't care about you being impolite". That's not true for everyone (2/?)
Aidzo
As the partner of the most introverted person I have ever *met* in 30yrs, can confirm, impoliteness is one of his bugbears for a start!
umieu
and it makes you sound like a pompous, self-righteous prick. Just because you're an introvert doesn't mean that you're this incredibly (3/?)
wronggengirl
Yes, I got the pompous vibe too. Anyone (intro or extro) who is this level of arrogant ... I have no time for them.
umieu
intelligent and reflective person who sits there doing puzzles and figuring out new discoveries in your head all the time. Just STOP. (4/4)
Lucallia
Lol I was thinking this too when reading this whole article.
Bogcom
Between the line it says introverts are smarter.
immortalpoet
10 Generalizations Given Different Conclusions
DVSBSTrD
Because as well all know generalizations can NEVER be accurate.
Dontworrybesalty
Yeah this whole thing seems masturbatery, made me cringe.
DukeDark
**Masturbatory. Though "Masterbatery" sounds fuckin hilarious when spoken out loud!
WhitePhoenix
Pretty much every single shitty Buzzfeed, Gawker, Huffington Post, Cracked, and Mashable "listicle"
curmudgeonlyoldfart
I'm no extrovert, but this doesn't describe me at all. I guess I must just be an asshole.
healed
midvert
zombiedisneyprincess
yeah, i can say that some of these myths are true about me
GilderoyPopDropNLockart
Well you are a curmudgeonly old fart
AbstractBettaFish
The internet makes the introvert community seem like one giant circle-jerk
IMayOrMayNotWriteSometimes
I'm fairly certain that the intent of this site boils down to giant circle jerk. People love to feel like they're in an exclusive club.
HitlersSpirit
To be fair, the internet makes a lot of communities seem like giant circle-jerks *cough*
ExperimentKraj
"Introvert community"? Think about that for a sec...
ZachPutland
Aufinator
I'm an introvert, I don't know how to get over it I want to go out more because I honestly feel lonely sometimes.
DukeDark
You can not buy into pseudoscience crap like this post and think for yourself, for a start.
Taxicat
Figure out what you need to "recharge" and which sorts of social activities/situations are exhausting you the most. 1/2
Taxicat
Figure out your current limits and slowly expand them a bit at a time. Not everyone is cut out for the same kind of "social." 2.2
jugRn0t
Find a group with common interests. Socializing for the sake of socializing will just be exhausting and you'll wear yourself out.
CafeteriaFraiche
Is anyone else really bored of seeing introvert vs extrovert stuff constantly on this site?
azurepenguin
Yes, specially beacuse they are not objective.
normalperson123
I have literally never seen anything pro-extrovert here.
painstream
Because extroversion is the expected norm, the majority, the very loud majority. #TRIGGERED (kidding, kidding :P)
alchemist12345
tbh I havent seen it that often
MrSpanksworth
People need that "I'm interesting" etc validation. Extroverts get that out with people, so the internet gets this with introverts.
AnythingMuchShorter
Yeah, I think it's kind of a dumb theory. And this one is just kissing their asses so hard it comes off as patting ones self on the back.
normalperson123
Every single time."approach quietly and respectfully,as you would a special unicorn."
SuckItBlue
I met my best friend at a party, while I was sitting alone to recharge for a bit. She just came up like "Hi, I'm (name). We're friends now"
AnythingMuchShorter
Also "they have a deep inner life" seems to imply that outgoing highly social people are shallower and have litte going on inside.
justsemantics
Myth 11: Introverts don't feel the need to create infographics about themselves.
Baldylox81
I like it because I never thought of myself as an introvert but now know that I difinatively am.
applesforjuice
I'm an introvert. Not all of these are true about me and this is all talking in absolutes... I hate these things
Kimpes
Now i want someone to make an infograph about how not all extroverts are stupid annoying party people with infinite energy
Phlonni
But it helped me realize there wasn't 'something wrong' with me.
IlusiDigital
We probably don't, but these infographics might help some people whose couple or family member is an introvert so they can understand.
theoneinthebushes
Either way it's over-generalizing and can add more confusion if the entire graphic doesn't really apply to you.
SomeGuyFromTheMostIsolatedishCityOnEarth
Or maybe a extrovert who wanted to clear things up about their introvert friends?
Ardencroft
I'm an introvert and I think this is mostly self aggrandizing nonsense. I'm just fuckin uncomfortable around people I don't know well.
Blrp0
Yeah. "If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend"... Jesus fucking Christ, what a pretentious cocksucker.
Zombraina
Yeah, the person who made this sounds like an introvert with a victim complex. It's really fucking sad.
Attacker732
Bear in mind, this feels like someone sharing what they've learned by being friends with introverts, not necessarily being one themselves.
Kenso33
True, but it was obviously needed because not all people "get" introverts.
Dowr
Myth 12: Some Introverts probably want to make infographics about themselves because they aren't all the same.
Rokobex
If that is a myth like you say, doesn't that validate this post even more?
DerekFuselier
This. How pathetic is this shit
judgenick
Re-read the whole thing. Replace the word "introvert" with "loser" as you go. Makes much more sense.
LookingForMyKids
*runs over from across the room* ... I'm a vegan guys.
DarwinsWeasel
Just turn the vegan into veganmite - then you can eat him on toast
Abracaderpa
*hollas from the porch* I'm vaping, guys. Guys, can' you even hear me? Shit, now I gotta go inside.
drzdeano
Classic vegan...
alezender
Found the Vegan.
IamJustGoingToSayExactlyWhatiAmThinking
Eh, considering the fact that extroverts really don't seem to understand us, it's kinda nice to have it out there. None of my friends are(1)
IamJustGoingToSayExactlyWhatiAmThinking
going to see this so it's obviously not going to help me at all. But, ya know... still.... (2)
quagma
Username game on point.
FlatPlutoSociety
TELL ME HOW SPECIAL I AM.
harmahalla
My thoughts exactly. I hate these "INTROVERTS THINK MORE & ARE MORE DEEP" posts. Rubbish. Introverts are just as stupid as anyone.
Abracaderpa
You're over 9000 on the special scale. You're so special you're borderline retarded.
pookieeatworld
Long as he doesn't go full retard...
AnythingMuchShorter
Myth 12: introverts and extroverts are a real thing, and not just people with different levels of many social interests and skills.
Mrtinywolf
Theres a ted talk saying you cant be one or the other your on a sliding scale between the two. You may lean one way or the other or neither.
srslydude
Exactly. I'm near the middle, but slightly tipped towards introvert.
nycterelis
This guy gets it.
rusty6899
The best one is '25% of people are introverts'. It's retarded.
Jacana
It talks about introverts like we are some higher life form or something...
Tovlyn
Well to be fair it doesn't mention its thoughts on extroverts at all, so that comparison might just be how you're reading into it.
TheReaper95
No.. It's just explaining the way we are. It's just a fact of life. Not points for comparison.
harmahalla
What is a fact of life? Could you elaborate?
TheReaper95
Basically that this what some people do. In their life. They're facts. They're not trying to be superior or be compared to others.
creynolds722
You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have the facts of life
WhitePhoenix
But insecure people do.
MillerLitesaber
I wonder how many people that are insecure pretend to be introverted just for the internet attention...
DVSBSTrD
Probably a lot less than people like you assume.
MillerLitesaber
I didn't assume, I wondered. You're the one that assumed.
Kircala
I like attention but I hate seeking it because I feel bad for doing so. So I want to be seen/heard but only for a bit.
Flop64
Or vice versa
JapAnus
I can connect to most of these points. Does that make me introverted or insecure?
MillerLitesaber
False dichotomy. Let's stick with "insightful"
Wesugi
Im an Introvert and im self secure as fuck. And now excuse me please i have to recharge for an hour because of that statement ;)
nastdy
Can't you be both?
MillerLitesaber
Sure, but I'm just curious how much of them pretend. Like a different version of "I totally have Aspergers and/or ADHD"
dejadrew
Sweeping Generalizations Based On One Person's Interpretation Of Introvertism
Maug83
Wait, you mean these facts aren't 100% accurate of every single introvert? Impossible!
Nephus
Yea, I feel like this would've been better if it were phrased "What being introverted means to me". Not, "TOP TEN INTROVERT MYTHS BUSTED!"
sublimeibanez
But the problem is these are common misconceptions when the subject is brought up.
WhitePhoenix
And Here's Why You're A Misogynist For It!
DVSBSTrD
Or it could be backed up by actual research.
dejadrew
If research was done, I'm sure it would have been cited
theoneinthebushes
There are different levels of introversion and extroversion and each of these generalizations can and cannot apply to those on both sides
ScourgeOf
*Introversion, technically.
Blrp0
SGBOOPIOI
MyNameWillBeSirFred
They did all fit me though. So I liked it. Sorry it didn't help you express your issues though. Keep looking
pookieeatworld
Yeah, ffs just go take the MBTI and it'll tell you a hell of a lot more about yourself...
GilaMonsieur
SGBOOPIOI for those that didn't see the powerpoint.
Dominian
I don't know man. This pretty much describes my strenghts and weaknesses spot on. It's also on the FP so maybe it's a type,eh?
ctrlore
It's not his type, so he is assuming it's the same for everyone. The same thing he is rebelling against
aFatFinley
I lot of this did apply to me though
RagingAura
Not yours though.
MightyShoePrint
Pretty strongly, at that.
sdiddy
+1, yet I've always been told I'm an extrovert. I disagreed, but couldn't be bothered with the interaction the arguing would call for.
theeggmanANDthewalrus
Same here.
RagingAura
Anyone else feel this comment section is rather toxic compared to others?
ctrlore
I think it's an ongoing thing, but yea
CarlosPerfectHair
Me too. Not all but most described my temperament pretty well.
ImGonnaRickRollYou
Actually this whole thing was 100% spot on for me.
Tikityler
Same.
Qumefox
Same here.
BackOnTheToiletAgain
But what happens when being an introvert is popular and trendy?
smashedtomato
That's how German came into being
scottlind
Then you become a hipster introvert. And not tell anyone that you were an introvert before it was cool.
MattDerKomponist
I think these things have just become popular because all the introverts upvote them.
storebrandproductmascot
It won't be because this shit is cringey.
Spidey209
You mean like 87% of popular trends today?
storebrandproductmascot
Yeah, but cringey in a socially awkward way, and that shit never plays among the mainstream. I admire your statistical precision, though.
procrastin88
we (the intoverts) wouldn't notice or care to brag about it
A11V1R15
We don't mind if something is popular or trendy, it doesn't mean we don't do trendy, just that we do whatever it is or isn't trendy.
TyrannosaursInF14s
Then we wouldn't have to make frakking conversation anymore & could only talk if there is something to talk about. Win/Win, I guess.
Priceman5
Then you repent because Ragnarok is upon us!
TyrannosaursInF14s
This one of the few comments here that don't make me despair. Thank you!
IdUpvoteYouButYoureAt69
You called? Lol im relevant!
CarlosPerfectHair
Already?!? But I just started cooking dinner!
justsemantics
you get these fucking infographics every week about the same shit, written by some tool who thinks they're a rare breed
Zombraina
Which is completely idiotic because IIRC introverts are about half the population.
loveandallthat
I was going to comment, "you mean now, on the internet?" but it looks like you beat me to it.
Remne
Like we should kiss their fucking boots for gracing us with their friendship.
ImJustHereToFuckSpiders
Honestly, a lot of these strike true for me and I work as a bartender. I get most of my social points at work and tend to hermit otherwise
AluminiumFalcon
Its like a horoscope. Everyone finds some sort of way to try and relate.
Remne
Don't know why this is downvoted - that's EXACTLY what it is.
WhitePhoenix
Social justice warriors like to parrot on with their narcissistic bullshit like that, I find.
ularg
What the fuck do introverts have to do with SJWs?
HotelDon
Even if you got an answer to this question, I doubt you'd like it.
SuckItBlue
I think it's about the narcissistic tendencies, but that's a really bad connection. Those tendencies are prevalent in a lot of people.
dontmagpie
its a personality type. you can fake it, i guess, if you want, but you cant be it if you arent
jugRn0t
Extroverts find faking introversion just as exhausting as introverts find faking extroversion.
clnoy
Thing is, there's no much need in faking introversion. Society doesn't require that.
SuckItBlue
As an introvert, i honestly have to ask. Do extroverts really exist or does everyone exhibit these characteristics?
dontmagpie
they do exist, yes. its not natural to find interacting with your own species "exhausting". we are the weird ones.
SuckItBlue
I cannot honestly comprehend someone that wants to be around people all the time. Sounds exhausting as hell.
LeapofJade
Actually, if you do that, you get Finland.
azurepenguin
Or Japan?
ChefExcellence
How do you identify a Finnish extrovert? He stares at *your* shoes while talking to you!
Hybris51129
hyretic
Introverts aren't all the same.
AgolfHiller
#Intrivertslifesmatter
graou13
Yeah, for exemple I'm an introvert, I don't like people and I like to cry alone.
thesuperupvoter
True
jugRn0t
I am
HarbourMistress
There is always an exception that proves the rule. OR something like that...
WilhelmVonHohenzollern
Its very relatable for me tho :)
PancakeFaker
6 nails it for me.
MitchnChips
Agreed. I'm introverted and I try really hard not to be. I don't think I'm broken, but my temperament makes others uncomfortable.
ToastyBrownPotatoes
You wanna go where everybody knows your name.
AgolfHiller
Fuck you phone with your small keyboard
AllTheCoolKidsPeeTheirPants
Literally skipped the whole post to comment this. How the fuck can you say every person of any group is the same.
Sauroctonus
They also don't have big heads.
sowetoninja
I would add that introversion and extroversion depends on the context...it's how you perceive the context that determines your response.
DikkuBatto
At least 90% of this post describes me.
GerberLegalTeam
So, there's a pretty obvious air of superiority here.
GerberLegalTeam
Yknow, in the info graphic, not your comment.
Ayydrian272
Some of these even apply to people who are not introverts.
ShanksMcStabs
Ya I'am an introvert and I fucking hate people.
Remne
Being an introvert doesn't mean you have to hate humanity :/
fozzseid
But what if I do? :/
SuscriptorJusticiero
Misanthropy is neither a defining quality of introversion nor mutually exclusive with it.
ophirwaasdorp
And #10 isn't quite right. I used to be a real introvert until I said "fuck it" to myself one day and now I can talk to practically everyone
phrack999
That sounds like social anxiety
vauhtihirmu
I understand the distinction between introvert and extrovert is mainly that intros "recharge" with alone time, not by socializing.
four2
What freak of nature am I as I'm able to both recharge and devitalize both by socializing and being alone? It's simply about balance for me.
Syng420
You're an ambivert, not some super special unicorn personality.
four2
Freak of nature =! super special unicorn personality, but tbh I kinda just asked a question which you actually answered so thank you, sir.
Remne
People define that as ambivertism. I define it as being normal.
JovialBard
I think it's ambiversion, not ambivertism.
four2
I do feel normal in this sense, but I've often felt people think it's abnormal. Maybe the people I've talked about this with are just b&w.
CoconutSmiles
surprisingly all of the above "myths" describe me 100%. I am amazed that I never realized I was an introvert
justicebeetle
Same
Howdoilife
I was trying not to call myself an introvert because apparently all of Imgur is, but this also described me perfectly.
Banananutmuffins
Welcome to the club
twohearteddoctor
Same here all people are different but this is kinda what describes an introvert so maybe your no introvert
CoconutSmiles
Yeah maybe i just hate people and distance myself from them.
Chizar
Me too 100%, but I knew I was introvert, the hard part was always trying to explain myself to other people
hugflysh
Dito, Forer Effect
jadedbelle21
Yeah me too. Except I really do enjoy my solitude time. I like company with people I like, but overall I really do like to be alone.
Lefrax
Same here. I tried to change my "wrong behavior" for 38 years since society tells me to.
nodeadlykittens
Lucky me that I'm swedish, brooding is fiiine ;-)
COLONELOBVlOUS
When I realized I was an introvert, my life got so much easier.
Lefrax
Well I hope mine will be easier too. At least I know what to say when I want to get out of a family party.
therealgrennhald
I've started taking naps at long family get togethers. They're slowly accepting it, even if they don't understand.
alittlegimpy
What?
CoconutSmiles
There is no real "wrong" or "right" just rules we set upon ourselves called laws, morals, and values created to control the weak minds.
Lefrax
It's just that most people are extroverts and society reflect that, it's a standard "de facto".
twohearteddoctor
Would you like a neck beard with your fedora or are you too busy watching mlp
CoconutSmiles
I dont know whats mlp and i dont have a neckbeard much less a fedora. You are welcomed to challenge my views, looks matter little.
itisntisit
/tips fedora/
CoconutSmiles
I dont like fedoras...
MikeMilli
M'lady
EveryHuman
Jesus Christ that was so edgy I nearly cut myself
CoconutSmiles
I am drepressed beyond your imagination but death would be too easy, i am just waiting to see if i can find something amazing worth living
MikeMilli
Anybody got a few bandaids?