Understood

Written by hootenannie on May 28th, 2009

Finally.

17 Comments so far ↓

  1. May
    28
    10:11
    AM
    Peg

    thanks Annie – we “E” types need to read these articles!

  2. May
    28
    10:32
    AM
    Emily

    Oh no! He makes the Extroverts (me) seem so selfish and dimwitted! I truly hope that is not me!

  3. May
    28
    10:33
    AM
    Nashville Miranda

    LOVE IT!

  4. May
    28
    10:37
    AM
    FW

    Very, very perceptive.

  5. May
    28
    11:49
    AM
    Megan

    Brilliant. This is the gospel I have preached as an Intro to my Extro husband – he is definitely getting a reading assignment today ;D

    I think the part I dislike most when it comes to Intro misperceptions shot at me is that I am “shy”. That is oh so aggravating. Being introverted isnt interchangeable with having no self-worth, lacking confidence, a hatred towards public speaking, and speaking in a whisper at all times while never making eye contact with people!

    Thank you for sharing the article!

  6. May
    28
    1:26
    PM
    Duane

    “Are introverts arrogant? Hardly. I suppose this common misconception has to do with our being more intelligent, more reflective, more independent, more level-headed, more refined, and more sensitive than extroverts.”

    and apparently more humble too. ;-)

    -duane
    (55% introverted according to myers-briggs)

  7. May
    28
    1:27
    PM
    hootenannie

    Hey, when it’s true, it’s true. :)

  8. May
    28
    2:28
    PM
    Kate McDonald

    Thanks for your kind words, Annie.

    As a mostly-introverted person (Like Duane, I’m just over the line) I appreciated that article.

  9. May
    28
    3:03
    PM
    Katherine M

    I feel so understood!
    Thanks for sharing the linkage Annie!

  10. May
    28
    3:41
    PM
    Introvert

    Thank you. thank you. thank you!

  11. May
    28
    5:02
    PM
    Allison

    oh my GOSH. that was an amazing read. so accurate. i hate people asking me if i’m ok, or thinking i’m depressed if i want to spend the night alone. and i hate how it’s not just that extroverts don’t understand introverts…they think introverts are wrong about how they live life. that’s a big leap. i should be writing my own blog about this…ha…

    i love the last paragraph.

  12. May
    28
    5:25
    PM
    Kristin

    I love it! I have always been an introvert (80%), and this article just revolutionized my life. I want to laminate it and tote it around with me so anytime someone asks “whats on your mind” or “whats wrong” or says “you’re awfully quiet” I can just whip out the article and silently hand it over to them.

  13. May
    28
    7:19
    PM
    fellow introvert

    amen, sister!

  14. May
    28
    8:17
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    Anniebelle (Annie Cho)

    Oddly, though I’m an INFJ to the core, I somehow relate to some of the more “extroverted” tendencies… especially HERE.

    Go figure.

  15. May
    28
    9:52
    PM
    Greta

    What a funny, funny article! That guy is a great writer– his writing was wry, witty, and sarcastic, but also totally informative.

    Must be because of that superior introverted intellect. :)

  16. May
    29
    10:23
    AM
    another fellow introvert

    loved it, right on the money although i can’t claim dynamic presentation skills.

  17. May
    29
    1:15
    PM
    Christy

    This ISFJ loves this article. Thanks for sharing.

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