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Myths About Introverts

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While there are some interesting nuggets of information here, I think the author falls into the same trap as the myths he's trying to bust: overgeneralisation. Still, the book sounds interesting.

Exactly what I was thinking. I'm generally an introvert, but I don't mind some small talk when I'm not doing anything. It lets people know you're still on good terms with them, and helps dispel that "aloof nerds" stereotype.

But really, I think every article should have a disclaimer that the findings/claims may not apply to everyone. :)

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I looked up the characteristics in wikipedia, all applies for me except for one:

> Behave calmly and with restraint. They walk, eat and talk slowly.

I actually move fast phased and I may even look nervous, I feel that I need to keep the adrenaline flowing both for physical movement and mental actitivies.

I am VERY introverted and I've actually read the book this post mentions. I have always had a question about it: Why is it printed in blue? As if introverts are so delicate reading black ink would somehow scar us?

I consider myself an introvert and most of the descriptions under each myth were spot on for me. Shared it with a few people to explain how I think.

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