Myth #1 : Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 : Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 : Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 : Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 : Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 : Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 : Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 : Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 : Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 : Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.) Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.



Source:http://carlkingdom.com/10-myths-about-introverts

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I used to believe number 6 too

spot on!








#teamINTROVERTs.

These are so true about me.

U just said everything abt me , proud to b an introvert. D best kind of ppl u can mingle with and dey re fun to b with

Danimighty7:
Word
I used to believe number 6 too

Good post.

Sorry..meant to respond to original post.

Hi LaClickLaBenDin,

Good post.

MsLady39:
Hi LaClickLaBenDin,

Good post.

Thank you.
Hope you got a thing or two....

OP just described me.

The only downside to my personality is that making friends is something I'm always apprehensive of, both online and offline. I could have a casual chat with you, but immediately I sense the other intends to seal a bond or take the relationship a step ahead, I slowly withdraw to the safety of my comfortable shell. I might even limit my online presence due to this. I hate phone calls. Unless the circumstances are strongly tied to it, only then would I take the painful fall. Don't know how people manage it.

Keeping up to the responsibility of being a friend is really tiring and all that expectations a supposed friend ought to live up to. It's something I dread... And I find it hugely difficult to trust not to talk of trusting a friend with a top secret. Wouldn't want my "flaws" to be used against me by a friend.

All in all, I love myself for Who I'm.

NinjaX:
OP just described me.

So we're this much on Nairaland....

LaClicKLaBenDin:




So we're this much on Nairaland....

I guess this is the only place where we can fully set loose our coiled "craze" that has been dying for a release with no inhibitions whatsoever.



Your moniker is quite hilarious. Lol.

NinjaX:


I guess this is the only place where we can fully set loose our coiled "craze" that has been dying for a release with no inhibitions whatsoever.



Your moniker is quite hilarious. Lol.

You're correct.

Lol, at the bolded, but that's exactly why I used it

LaClicKLaBenDin:


You're correct.

Lol, at the bolded, but that's exactly why I used it

Hahaha. It cracks me up whenever I see it. Your handle spells a quiet doom for annoying bloggers. I can imagine their countenance take a gloomy plunge on sighting your handle anytime you register your presence on their thread.

Okay.

Hi NinjaX,
That's quite interesting....that you're an introvert. Everything about you from your screenname to your posts in the "Religion" section say almost the exact opposite..
But you seem to be really transparent here so...I can respect that.

NinjaX:


Hahaha. It cracks me up whenever I see it. Your handle spells a quiet doom for annoying bloggers. I can imagine their countenance take a gloomy plunge on sighting your handle anytime you register your presence on their thread.

Those bloggers can be very annoying sometimes, and my moniker serves as a reminder to that fact

MsLady39:
Hi N.injaX,
That's quite interesting....that you're an introvert. Everything about you from your screenname to your posts in the "Religion" section say almost the exact opposite..
But you seem to be really transparent here so...I can respect that.

Thanks. You must be very observant.

It took a bit of stiff courage for me to reveal that important information about me here. Thankfully, no one is privy to my identity here. So I get to scream all I want. Lol.

As for my posts in the religion section, I'm only giving vent to the grievance I hold about religion in general and the fact that I cannot express this feelings in real life without being stigmatised.

I see you are gradually getting used to the forum.

LaClicKLaBenDin:


Those bloggers can be very annoying sometimes, and my moniker serves as a reminder to that fact

Especially when they drop half posts and direct you to their blog to get the rest of it.

That moment when you have been absorbed in the post only for you to see, "click here to see the rest". So frigging annoying.

NinjaX:


Thanks. You must be very observant.

It took a bit of stiff courage for me to reveal that important information about me here. Thankfully, no one is privy to my identity here. So I get to scream all I want. Lol.

As for my posts in the religion section, I'm only giving vent to the grievance I hold about religion in general and the fact that I cannot express this feelings in real life without being stigmatised.

I see you are gradually getting used to the forum.

Yes, I try to be observant. I owe that to people, I think. Just watching from the sidelines and joining in when I feel it's necessary. I see a lot of things here (on the various threads that I visit-such catchy titles and all)...which I want to comment on...but decide it's best I not do so. I'm trying to learn the art of temperance.
I've made a few blunders on some threads...but I'm a survivor.
Don't know how much longer I'll stay on Nairaland..although it's been a nice, short time. We'll see...

MsLady39:





Yes, I try to be observant. I owe that to people, I think. Just watching from the sidelines and joining in when I feel it's necessary. I see a lot of things here (on the various threads that I visit-such catchy titles and all)...which I want to comment on...but decide it's best I not do so. I'm trying to learn the art of temperance.
I've made a few blunders on some threads...but I'm a survivor.
Don't know how much longer I'll stay on Nairaland..although it's been a nice, short time. We'll see...

Yeah, this place is brimming with a lot of activities.... If you know your way around of course. You would get so carried away and won't even realise it.

I bet your stay would make for a wonderful experience. Many things to learn.

How did you come about the site if I may ask?

NinjaX:


Especially when they drop half posts and direct you to their blog to get the rest of it.

That moment when you have been absorbed in the post only for you to see, "click here to see the rest". So frigging annoying.

Very annoying thing they do.
The truth is, I would always visit any blogger whose posts makes sense, and that's because it is natural to expect more of those kind of post from the blogger's blog, not when they're trying to cajole someone into clicking their links when you haven't even made anything of the post.

NinjaX:


Yeah, this place is brimming with a lot of activities.... If you know your way around of course. You would get so carried away and won't even realise it.

I bet your stay would make for a wonderful experience. Many things to learn.

How did you come about the site if I may ask?

Believe it or not, I love to surf the internet and I just happened to type in something about Nigeria and "Nairaland" came up. I love doing research on the net. I just pretty much have to control myself...cause I can get carried away. Anyhow, I saw it was a forum where people could talk. I liked the fact that it is based in Nigeria...which I've become more interested in lately. I'm not on any other social network than this one. This may be shameful, but I don't know that much about Nigeria other than what my dad has told me. I can't speak Igbo so I love to see when folks are clearly typing in foreign words! Never been to Nigeria...the whole family was gonna come in 1996 for summer vacation, but my uncle told my dad it wasn't safe to come cause a coup was occurring. Was trying to come 1 summer ago with my brother, but my dad is concerned about our safety and has said to wait a little bit. Must follow my dad's orders!!
As I've gotten older, I've come to find out that there's a little more to life than America..

MsLady39:



I can't speak Igbo..

Sorry to intrude, are you Igbo?

LaClicKLaBenDin:



Sorry to intrude, are you Igbo?

No problem..
I am 50 percent Igbo. My dad is Igbo....came to U.S. to go to college, met and married my late mother who was black American, and hence how I came into being. Born, raised, and still living in America.

LaClicKLaBenDin:


Very annoying thing they do.
The truth is, I would always visit any blogger whose posts makes sense, and that's because it is natural to expect more of those kind of post from the blogger's blog, not when they're trying to cajole someone into clicking their links when you haven't even made anything of the post.

That's the trick they need to learn. First show to the public that you have got something of value to offer. Then people would begin to visit your blog for more...

Methinks today bloggers don't want to take the effort... They are very desperate and seek out short-cuts in order to locate their ends

MsLady39:




No problem..
I am 50 percent Igbo. My dad is Igbo....came to U.S. to go to college, met and married my late mother who was black American, and hence how I came into being. Born, raised, and still living in America.

That's nice...

It is not easy being an introvert.Not with the societal pressure to fit in.I have been repeatedly criticized for my introversion, but it's just who I am.

If I don't have somewhere important going damn it I won't step OTG for the whole days. I would been asked by those I like saying hello to "Mr.Serious where have you being" and I won't even know what to reply i will like looool.
To add it all. I have gotten a best friend his name is Hazard he is four months old now, so much aggressive towards bandits.

NinjaX:


That's the trick they need to learn. First show to the public that you have got something of value to offer. Then people would begin to visit your blog for more...

Methinks today bloggers don't want to take the effort... They are very desperate and seek out short-cuts in order to locate their ends

Well, that's sad because there's no easy way to being a successful blogger than putting in effort and applying it rightly too.

LaClicKLaBenDin:


That's nice...

Yes it is...I am truly African-American! It's just unfortunate though, that I know one culture 99 percent more than I know the other. It's interesting how people react once they know. One thing I can truly say about Igbo men (well my Dad)...is that he takes care of his family here in the U.S. and in Nigeria. He believes in family...and is the most generous human person I have ever met..had to put that out there!

MsLady39:



Yes it is...I am truly African-American! It's just unfortunate though, that I know one culture 99 percent more than I know the other. It's interesting how people react once they know. One thing I can truly say about Igbo men (well my Dad)...is that he takes care of his family here in the U.S. and in Nigeria. He believes in family...and is the most generous human person I have ever met..had to put that out there!

Wow! Nice to hear that piece about your dad, and it makes me proud to Igbo myself

It's common knowledge here that Igbo men take good care of their families.