More Myths about Introverts
Read the original 10 Myths about Introverts first.
- Myth #11 – It is difficult for introverts and extroverts to get along.
- Nonsense. Just because extroverts talk when they have nothing to say, pressure others to be dishonest, and can't form close friendships doesn't mean that they can't get along with introverts.
- Myth #12 – Introverts behave the way they do because they are overly concerned with what others will think about them.
- False. It is very important that you understand this about us.
- Myth #13 – Introverts are disrespectful of those different from them.
- Wrong. You ignorant slut.
- Myth #14 – Introverts make poor friends.
- It's easy to be friends with an introvert. Just follow this easy rule: Don't talk about boring subjects (introverts hate that), and don't talk about interesting subjects (introverts would prefer to be the ones to talk when the topic is interesting).
- Myth #15 – Introverts are fragments of psalms (with antiphons) sung while the celebrant and ministers enter the church and approach the altar.
- You're thinking of introits. A common misconception.
- Myth #16 – Introverts are defensive.
- Nuh‐uh. You take that back!
- Myth #17 – There is something "wrong" with introverts.
- No, you're confusing us with shy people.
- Myth #18 – Introverts are rare.
- Actually, if you have ever been uncomfortable in a social situation, you are an introvert. Your family may suggest that, whatever your disposition, you can "improve" your social skills through work. They don't understand you as well as I do.
- Myth #19 – Introverts don't like to concoct absolutist strawman arguments.
- Introverts like to concoct absolutist strawman arguments. They just don't like to do it AS MUCH as others do.