Self-improvement
Health
Psychology
Personal Development
Self-help
Personality Traits
introversion
Shyness
Here's why you may not be an introvert, but a shy extrovert.
Everyone claims to be an introvert today. But what if you're just shy?
Research show that an introvert feels more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than what's happening externally. They enjoy one or two people rather than large groups.
Research show that an introvert feels more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than what's happening externally. They enjoy one or two people rather than large groups.
Most of us fall in between introversion and extroversion. Because we can't say for sure which group we fall under.
Here's proof that you're an extrovert, but just shy.
Here's proof that you're an extrovert, but just shy.
You can easily connect with people
If you struggle to approach people, but can get along with them easily, then this shows you're not an introvert. But just shy and maybe a sensitive extrovert.
If you struggle to approach people, but can get along with them easily, then this shows you're not an introvert. But just shy and maybe a sensitive extrovert.
You don't turn invitations down.
If you're always present in group hangouts. And would show up to anything in a heartbeat when your friends invite you, then it's another sign.
Introverts love their alone time and would come up with an excuse not to show up for these hangouts.
If you're always present in group hangouts. And would show up to anything in a heartbeat when your friends invite you, then it's another sign.
Introverts love their alone time and would come up with an excuse not to show up for these hangouts.
You don't mind when conversations get silent.
Introverts would run out of things to say. And find the silence uncomfortable. Because they worry about the vibe dying. But extroverts just keep going.
Shy extroverts love the silence. Because it gives them time to think.
Introverts would run out of things to say. And find the silence uncomfortable. Because they worry about the vibe dying. But extroverts just keep going.
Shy extroverts love the silence. Because it gives them time to think.
You don't like talking to large crowds.
If you get nervous before a presentation, you may owe it to your introversion, but this is a common feeling extroverts get too.
Shy extroverts may prefer 1-on-1 conversations because there's lesser pressure.
If you get nervous before a presentation, you may owe it to your introversion, but this is a common feeling extroverts get too.
Shy extroverts may prefer 1-on-1 conversations because there's lesser pressure.
You enjoy getting attention.
Introverts get uncomfortable in the spotlight. But extroverts love it.
Shy extroverts don't push for the spotlight but often enjoy it.
Introverts get uncomfortable in the spotlight. But extroverts love it.
Shy extroverts don't push for the spotlight but often enjoy it.
You choose your friends.
Extroverts are great socializers. So they can't help but be friends with everyone.
Introverts have a tight circle and won't push to meet new people.
If you're open to meeting new people, but enjoy taking your time to know them, you're a shy extrovert.
Extroverts are great socializers. So they can't help but be friends with everyone.
Introverts have a tight circle and won't push to meet new people.
If you're open to meeting new people, but enjoy taking your time to know them, you're a shy extrovert.
You communicate with others regularly
If you have people you speak to everyday, and get upset when you've not spoken to them for days, this is a sign.
Because introverts love being alone - in their space. This makes them disappear for a stretch. And feel nothing.
If you have people you speak to everyday, and get upset when you've not spoken to them for days, this is a sign.
Because introverts love being alone - in their space. This makes them disappear for a stretch. And feel nothing.
Shy introverts can't do this. They enjoy their space. But would always make time to talk to the people closest to them.
You want to be liked by others.
If you care about what people think about you. And do everything possible to create a great first impression, this could be an indicator.
Introverts care about what people think, but just the opinions of the people in their small circle.
If you care about what people think about you. And do everything possible to create a great first impression, this could be an indicator.
Introverts care about what people think, but just the opinions of the people in their small circle.
If you enjoyed this thread, please share and read more threads I've written
Loading suggestions...