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A place for introverts to gather and chat. Or not. We can just be quiet and withdrawn if we want.


Ten Myths About Introverts, by Carl King


Am I an introvert, or just shy?

See what personality type fits you best.

A Jung personality test can help you if you're unsure.

The power of introverts - Susan Cain at TED.


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[–]EuanBINFJ 27 points28 points ago

Introvert doesn't necessarily mean anti-social. I'm very sociable when I'm with others, I just can't be with others constantly.

[–]Kilkun 1 point2 points ago

Anti-social means you avoid social contact by criminal means. I think you mean asocial.

[–]EuanBINFJ 1 point2 points ago

Actually, just checked. Anti-social needn't involve any illegality.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/antisocial

[–]Kilkun 0 points1 point ago

I knew what I meant.

[–]EuanBINFJ -2 points-1 points ago

Well that's not much good unless you're able to express yourself clearly to others, is it? Fact is that you sated that anti-social is illegal behavior and the fact is the dictionary doesn't agree with you.

So we both learned something today. That's good isn't it? :)

[–]EuanBINFJ 0 points1 point ago

Yep, you're right.

[–]cameronlams 20 points21 points ago

not only people, but extroverted people who will try to talk to anyone! The one nice thing about working night shift is that I'm up and about when everyone else is asleep!

[–]JuviaINTJ 2 points3 points ago

Story of my life. And that is why I prefer spending time at cemetaries. Because, you know, the people there are dead. Ha! Joke!

[–]Grimmers 2 points3 points ago

I am sure this has been on /r/introvert at least once before

[–]intern4tionalINTP 2 points3 points ago

Have you tried finding a peaceful quiet place outside where you can chill?

There's a hidden park at a lake near where I reside. Almost no one ever goes there, so I can show up, bring a book and relax without fear of interruption.

[–]BrandenmclINTJ 5 points6 points ago

I really want an enhanced version. You know, like a nature/abstract desktop background type image with this quote on it.

[–]SkeeverTail 5 points6 points ago

...then make one?

*EDIT making one for you just now. * EDIT 2 - Here you go: http://imgur.com/xGSCU

[–]BrandenmclINTJ 0 points1 point ago

You must have a small monitor. 800X525...

[–]SkeeverTail 0 points1 point ago

Made it as a quick mock-up that's scalable to any size for people's requests.

Personally, I would never dream of using something like this as a wallpaper, they're far too cliche and cheesy for my taste.

[–]HoeltINFP 2 points3 points ago

For me, it's, "Oh I really want to go out and see all the people, I'm sure it would be extremely fun... but this Mozart that is playing from my computer, my brain feels good right now, and I want to practice my violin and doodle or read...."

I really, really love people (depending on the type of event/location) but I also get a massive kick out of how my brain feels after 2 cups of coffee and music and such really keeps me from leaving the house. I am really easily stimulated from quiet activities.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Well put. :)

[–]iwingzINTP -4 points-3 points ago

I've been browsing r/funny for a long time, and I finally found something actually funny here

[–]permaculture 16 points17 points ago

This is not /r/funny.

Keep looking.

[–]iwingzINTP -3 points-2 points ago

you don't say sherlock. "Here" was a reference to a place that isn't r/funny.