Comments on: How (not) to annoy an introvert.

By: Athena P

Athena P — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:10:48 +0000

Hello, Mr. Xen,

I’m an introvert and I’ve encountered these situations I don’t know how many times. It’s very frustrating. One thing I encounter most often is being bugged while reading a book. I feel like exploding when someone talks and talks while I get distracted and read the same sentence over and over. I tell them straight out that I’m reading and whatever they want can wait until later. That doesn’t always work though. Thanks for the article! I know someone who needs to see it. They refuse to acknowledge that I’m an introvert. It’s so frustrating. :|

By: cb (@introvertzone)

cb (@introvertzone) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:22:30 +0000

Well said, Steve! No, you don’t need a therapist. You need less idiotic bosses! ;)

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:10:59 +0000

You know what really pisses me off? when some shithead extrovert attempts to decode my thoughts and emotions based on my facial expressions or “body language.” I don’t have body language. My motions are purely functional. You have no idea how many bosses I’ve tried explaining this to (they all think I’m full of shit) but all the rules about making “good character judgments” without actually getting to know someone personally go COMPLETELY out the window when you are dealing with me. I don’t know why people don’t just say what the mean or ask questions instead of making idiotic assumptions… I probably need to see a therapist.

By: Dr. W

Dr. W — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:39:56 +0000

I tend to tell people that: “Listen to what I say, don’t presume what I will say!”

By: William

William — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:50:58 +0000

I’m sort of introverted…

What I hate is when I have spent many minutes formulating a statement with the utmost precision, then people go and just summarize it very simply, casting me in a negative light.

I say “If I had the choice between this 90 degree weather all year and our current climate [in Maine], I would choose the 90 degree weather all year round”.

My brother will tell people “William wishes that it was 90 degrees all year round!”.

If that’s what I meant, that’s what I would have said. I PUT A LOT OF THOUGHT INTO WHAT I SAY, PEOPLE!!!

It’s as if he doesn’t care that I put effort into communicating myself.

By: Dr. W

Dr. W — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:50:05 +0000

Ah yes, that is true tho. Didn’t think if that when I wrote it, which is a while ago now.

Been there, experienced that. For some extraverts it seems like the world is black or white. Either you like it or you don’t. Nothing in between, etc. Really bugs me.

There’s been a few extraverts on here, but as you can see, most of them didn’t approve of it. Hmm… Wonder why…

By: Biggle Snargus

Biggle Snargus — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:42:36 +0000

So yeah I’m introverted and agreed with this article. The only thing was “Tell an Introvert to Stop Being so Honest”. This mentioned that we look at things the way they are. That’s true if you’re a Thinking type. It’s untrue if you’re Feeling type and especially untrue if you’re Feeling and iNtuitive.

Anyway, last night in my dorm I was sleeping really early and at 11:00 some of my friends (extraverts) were pounding on my door and being noisy. I tried to ignore it but they wouldn’t stop so I opened up, all all three of them came into my room which bothered me. I even tried to hint that I didn’t want them here and gave short answers, but they were so pumped up that they couldn’t really listen to what I was saying. I hate when people invade my solitude. Also, I have been told many times that I’m anti-social and need to branch out. People don’t understand when I talk about not liking socializing with big groups of people, because they think that I mean I hate socializing overall. They will never consider reading one of these articles though.

By: HOW (NOT) TO ANNOY AN INTROVERT / For the IntrovertiSHly inclined

HOW (NOT) TO ANNOY AN INTROVERT / For the IntrovertiSHly inclined — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:44:01 +0000

[...] If you really don’t know what an introvert is you should read an article written by Brian Kim. The brief explanation of an introvert is as follows: Introversion is “the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one’s own mental life”. Introverts tend to be low-key, deliberate, and relatively passive in social situations. They often take pleasure in solitary activities such as reading, writing, drawing, watching movies, and using computers. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, composer, and inventor are all highly introverted. An introvert is likely to enjoy time spent alone and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people, though they tend to enjoy interactions with close friends. They prefer to concentrate on a single activity at a time and like to observe situations before they participate. Introverts are easily overwhelmed by too much stimulation from social gatherings and engagement. They are more analytical before speaking. READ MORE [...]

By: Dr. W

Dr. W — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:22:52 +0000

Glad you found it helpful! :)

Just had that experience today. Too much people, too much chatter. Sitting at home, enjoying a drink and some music. Bliss!

By: Mandi

Mandi — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:50:09 +0000

Thank you for this article!! It helped me more than you could ever know. I was recently “bullied” by management to attend a luncheon that I have no desire to attend. My lunch hour is my “recharging time” as I work with the public. The idea of having lunch with the people I have to deal with during my “work time” is a horrific thought. Was glad to read this and realize that i’m FAR from being alone in the way I feel.

P.S. – i’m skipping the lunch LOL

By: Mikaela

Mikaela — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:34:08 +0000

That’d be really cool if there was a whole county or something where only introverts are allowed. I’d like to meet all you (=

By: Mikaela

Mikaela — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:45:39 +0000

Ever since I was younger, in my mind I always thought of introverts as “purple people” and extroverts as “pink people”. I’m glad to find out there is an actual name for it! I’m an introvert myself, I’m also a synesthite, which explains my associations of people with colors hah.. (both making me super creative) Anyways I just thought I would show my appreciation for this article. =) I’m so happy I’m not the only one, that other people are like this too!

By: No, you're insane

No, you're insane — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:23:49 +0000

[...] following is taken from randomoid.com. It’s a little unpolished, and I had to edit one sentence that was almost unreadable; but the [...]

By: Dr. W

Dr. W — Sat, 28 May 2011 13:08:29 +0000

This article illustrates a shallow and incomplete understanding of introversion. Its hints and tips might be useful for dealing with introverts who are analytical pragmatists. However, not every intovert is of that ilk.

This is not a journal article. Nor is it trying to be one. It is written with a tongue in cheek tone. By an introvert for introverts – amusement. It was really not meant as the all and be all guide about introverts for extroverts.

Introverts get the energy they need to stand up and face the day — that is, to function — from being alone. That’s the most of that. Let’s not confuse introversion with aspects of personality that are separate from introversion.

In other words, Carl Jung was wrong regarding where introverts draw their energy from? Introversion is, according to Jung, a personality trait.

There are gregarious introverts who quite enjoy being the life of the party … but who require solitude to charge up for the task.

There are quiet extroverts too, but it doesn’t make them less of an extrovert.

There are introverts who are visionary intuitives who prefer to play with possibility in gray spaces. Not every introvert is a radiaclly honest Dr. Spock whose prefence is for facts and absolutes.

Introversion and extroversion are not a black and white personality traits. Look into Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Sure, there are certain personality traits we tend to sterotype as being “introverted” — and for good reason — but they are hardy ALWAYS accurate.

Personal opinion is also hardy ALWAYS [sic] accurate.

Majority of introverts who has commented here has given it their stamp of approval. Not to mention it is mostly written in jest and I try not to argue against Carl Jung regarding introversion and extroversion as valid personalty traits.

By: Culchah Vulchah

Culchah Vulchah — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:49:27 +0000

This article illustrates a shallow and incomplete understanding of introversion. Its hints and tips might be useful for dealing with introverts who are analytical pragmatists. However, not every intovert is of that ilk.

Introverts get the energy they need to stand up and face the day — that is, to function — from being alone. That’s the most of that. Let’s not confuse introversion with aspects of personality that are separate from introversion.

There are gregarious introverts who quite enjoy being the life of the party … but who require solitude to charge up for the task.

There are introverts who are visionary intuitives who prefer to play with possibility in gray spaces. Not every introvert is a radiaclly honest Dr. Spock whose prefence is for facts and absolutes.

Sure, there are certain personality traits we tend to sterotype as being “introverted” — and for good reason — but they are hardy ALWAYS accurate.

By: Dr. W

Dr. W — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:21:34 +0000

I’ll correct it for you. :)