Introverts

[Wetanut]

INTP here. Most people are surprised, and some won't believe it, since I can be very gregarious when the situation arises. In fact, my job requires it and I can turn it on. But after a gruelling week of smiles and understanding and working with folks, my one big desire is to shut myself up in the house, unplug phone, and just read or putz around in my housecoat.

Being gregarious has nothing to do with my core personality and you can develop that skill. I've always known that I was a loner; as a kid it used to bother me that I didn't seem to quite fit in -- even with my family -- and couldn't seem to get myself excited about joining in on whatever was the craze of the moment. But after taking the MB, I understood what made me tick and I'm very comfortable in my skin...even if others around me sometimes aren't.

 

[El Roranous]

I put my phone on silent and turn it face down until I am ready to look at it. I don't like people calling me unexpectedly- it makes me anxious and nervous to get calls from numbers I don't recognize.

Nice to hear from some introverts. And Ween, most people DO NOT fall under this category. My personality type compromises less than 2% of the entire population. Learning to deal with or care for these types of people is important and shows that you are capable of compassion and understanding beyond ones self. When I say I don't want unexpected company I mean never, and my alone time- I need hours to recover from being social. It's seriously draining to deal with people and social events. Other people love to always have people around them. They feed off of them and that is what makes them tick. When they are alone they shrivel up and become nothing. We, the few, are the opposite way.

 

[Batty]

Why do I feel the need to listen to The Cure right now?

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

I put my phone on silent and turn it face down until I am ready to look at it. I don't like people calling me unexpectedly- it makes me anxious and nervous to get calls from numbers I don't recognize.

Nice to hear from some introverts. And Ween, most people DO NOT fall under this category. My personality type compromises less than 2% of the entire population. Learning to deal with or care for these types of people is important and shows that you are capable of compassion and understanding beyond ones self. When I say I don't want unexpected company I mean never, and my alone time- I need hours to recover from being social. It's seriously draining to deal with people and social events. Other people love to always have people around them. They feed off of them and that is what makes them tick. When they are alone they shrivel up and become nothing. We, the few, are the opposite way.

Wow , you just described me there too..

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Why do I feel the need to listen to The Cure right now?

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

For the record I hate The Cure..

 

[El Roranous]

Wow , you just described me there too..

It's true man. I hate my(the) phone. I miss so many calls because of this. I also don't like texting. I reluctantly got a small package because people kept sending me those gd texts all the time and they were costing me money. They just didn't understand how a person could NOT have texting on their phone even after I explained to them why. Excuse me for not wanting to pay a 90 freakin dollar phone bill each month. If I could- I would not have a phone at all. Serious.

This world is getting too global. It's going to backfire.

 

[devilof76]

I reluctantly got a small package

I'm introverted, but that's taking it a bit far.

 

[Vader AL]

I think what is trying to be said is, "Shut the frak up, mind your own business and leave me the frak alone."

 

[Bamboota]

I fall under this.. Not really shy or non-confident..

I just like my own groove and don't like my privacy compromised..

Not really a people person, I have a small inner circle. Don't care for most company or their residue..

People looking to make friends and hang out w/ me usually annoy me..

If you show up to my door unexpected I won't answer the door.

Wow , you just described me there too..

For the record I hate The Cure..

Bodie is being to socially active in this thread....it's werid and i don't like it....i think he really is an extrovert deep inside....I mean 3 post in one thread....unacceptable


me...i'm an introvert and I don't wanna talk to any of u right now.

 

[agen_kolar]

I'm not a complete introvert, but I do have many of these qualities.

I have good social skills, but I am not good with speaking in front of more than 6-8 people. I stutter and stumble over my words.

I also keep a very small group of friends. I do not like having acquaintances, even though it is impossible to not have some. I have one very best friend, and several good friends, and that's it. I do not desire lots of friends, it drains me.

Reprimand me privately, or else I will quickly become extroverted and tell you what's up.

I spend a great deal of time thinking about ideas, or reading people by watching their movements, facial expressions, and listening to what they're saying.

Oh, and I think the most introverted part about me is the privacy situation. While I do have Facebook, Myspace, and the like, I do not even like for others to hear my end of a conversation on a phone.

I also am a planner. I have to make plans, preferably at least a day in advance. While breaking a plan is okay, because it means I get to spend time alone, we cannot change the plan abruptly. If we do, I will most likely be agitated or frustrated. It's not something I can help, it's my natural reaction. Suppressing these feelings only make it worse.

I attribute much of this to my parents, who refused to acknowledge that I have a very mild case of Autism (possibly Aspergers) until I was in my teens. They wanted the perfect family, so they ignored signs and even things I'd bring to their attention. Maybe I'd be different if they got me some help, but now I wouldn't change myself for the world.

 

[daikkenaurora]

....... Weak

 

[The Ween]

I'm not a complete introvert, but I do have many of these qualities.

I have good social skills, but I am not good with speaking in front of more than 6-8 people. I stutter and stumble over my words.

I also keep a very small group of friends. I do not like having acquaintances, even though it is impossible to not have some. I have one very best friend, and several good friends, and that's it. I do not desire lots of friends, it drains me.

Reprimand me privately, or else I will quickly become extroverted and tell you what's up.

I spend a great deal of time thinking about ideas, or reading people by watching their movements, facial expressions, and listening to what they're saying.

Oh, and I think the most introverted part about me is the privacy situation. While I do have Facebook, Myspace, and the like, I do not even like for others to hear my end of a conversation on a phone.

I also am a planner. I have to make plans, preferably at least a day in advance. While breaking a plan is okay, because it means I get to spend time alone, we cannot change the plan abruptly. If we do, I will most likely be agitated or frustrated. It's not something I can help, it's my natural reaction. Suppressing these feelings only make it worse.

I attribute much of this to my parents, who refused to acknowledge that I have a very mild case of Autism (possibly Aspergers) until I was in my teens. They wanted the perfect family, so they ignored signs and even things I'd bring to their attention. Maybe I'd be different if they got me some help, but now I wouldn't change myself for the world.

I wouldn't change you either!

 

[plasmid303]

I am passive-aggressive. That's not the same thing, right?

 

[Jen]

Very interesting. I've always needed my "me" time...for as long as I can remember. Friends/Family used to worry that I was depressed..I just didn't feel like talking to anyone. Wouldn't answer the phone...get bored quickly at parties having the same draining conversations over and over....unless I have a few drinks...then I'm definitely more social.

I can be social..definitely not shy....can speak at large gatherings...but I do love my alone time. I tend to go out 1 maybe 2 nights a week and that's all I can handle. I feel so burned out if I go out more than that. And I hate it when people change plans at the last minute.

 

[nash]

im surprised spoon feeding wasn't on the list..

 

[Bannister]

It's true man. I hate my(the) phone. I miss so many calls because of this. I also don't like texting. I reluctantly got a small package because people kept sending me those gd texts all the time and they were costing me money. They just didn't understand how a person could NOT have texting on their phone even after I explained to them why. Excuse me for not wanting to pay a 90 freakin dollar phone bill each month. If I could- I would not have a phone at all. Serious.

This world is getting too global. It's going to backfire.

Given this new information I feel honored that you actually texted me during comicon.

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Introvert signing in

I'm not grumpy, I just don't want your company

Generally that describes me, most people think I'm grumpy.... I'm going to put that list on my works wall

 

[The Ween]

Given this new information I feel honored that you actually texted me during comicon.

I'm surprised he even went to Comicon!

 

[GrueSam]

I'm similar to Jen- I love my alone time and must have it. But like to go out 2 nights a week or so to go drinking or dancing.

But I love being spontaneous! I can travel at the drop of a hat, which is why I love my part-time job so much. I'm very easy going and enjoy doing things on the fly to see how plans unfold. I love an adventure...

That being said, I can def be disappointed if something I was truly looking forward to gets cancelled. I'll accept it but may not like it.