Introverted people.. an extremely rare find and out numbered.

ForeverTheWeirdKid

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If I had $1000 for everytime I crossed an introvert on my daily ventures I'd be broke. Why is the presence of introverted individual(S) extremely scarce in such a huge world?
 
"The actual ratio based on the first official random sample by the Myers-Briggs organization in 1998 showed Introverts 50.7% and Extroverts 49.3% of the USA"
Ratio of Introverts
Maybe we hide it well? :idontknow:
 

Froggy246

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Yea I think a lot of introverts end up pretending to be extroverts due to pressure from society maybe. I think those are the 'extroverts' that are most terrified of silences, or hanging out with obvious introverts because it reminds them of a buried part of themselves that they dislike. Just my theory, I'm quite open to being totally off the mark though.
 

sahxox

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1 in 4 people are introverted... I think the lines are blurred between introversion, shyness and social phobia, 3 different things often mingled under the title of SP.
 

Steelsoul

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You can't tell who is an introvert just by looking. There are many introverted people in this world. But being shy and introvert separates them from society, and no good will come from that. So they have to pretend to be extrovert. Those you see as introverts out there may be super-shy or suffered from sp, like us. They can't be more social although they really want to
 

HHDisturbed

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In my line of work there are a lot of introverts so I would fair well on the $1000 deal. I am an engineering designer in a sea of very smart introverts. Due to the stereotype that engineers are kind of "nerdy" I offen tell people, "Although I am in engineering, I am anything BUT the pocket protector type...I ride a bad-*** motorcycle and I am a hard rock drummer on the side!" LOL

Rock on!
 
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jaim38

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Yea I think a lot of introverts end up pretending to be extroverts due to pressure from society maybe. I think those are the 'extroverts' that are most terrified of silences, or hanging out with obvious introverts because it reminds them of a buried part of themselves that they dislike. Just my theory, I'm quite open to being totally off the mark though.

Actually you're right. When I pretend to be extroverted I am terrified of awkward silences and try hard to fill in the gaps. Sometimes I say things that I really shouldn't be saying, just for the sake of talking. It makes me look more shallow and immature.:eek:h:
 

Froggy246

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Actually you're right. When I pretend to be extroverted I am terrified of awkward silences and try hard to fill in the gaps. Sometimes I say things that I really shouldn't be saying, just for the sake of talking. It makes me look more shallow and immature.:eek:h:

Lol yea I know what you mean, I sometimes throw in information that is way too personal, unnecessary and sometimes inappropriate, I might bring up a medical problem or something out of desperation haha. It feels so wrong, unnatural and empty when I say stuff just to fill gaps, need to try and stop doing that.
 

OceanMist

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I've seen different numbers. According to Marti Laney's book it's 25% Introverts and I also saw something that claimed 22% introverts. I think it's one of those things that can't be tested and concluded on with definitive answers.

The following is from that same website that spoke of Laney's book:

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors, mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said, there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.) Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.
 
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OceanMist

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My conclusion is the term introvert is BS.....excuse my french.

When people hear the word introvert, they relate it to a shy hermit who never talks, and that isn't true at all about all introverts.

To the OP, the reason you never see "introverts" is because society's assumption of an introvert is incorrect. You see introverts every day, it's just 95% of people aren't shy, so as someone said before, they accidentally hide their introversion well.
 

ForeverTheWeirdKid

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My conclusion is the term introvert is BS.....excuse my french.

When people hear the word introvert, they relate it to a shy hermit who never talks, and that isn't true at all about all introverts.

To the OP, the reason you never see "introverts" is because society's assumption of an introvert is incorrect. You see introverts every day, it's just 95% of people aren't shy, so as someone said before, they accidentally hide their introversion well.

Excellent point of veiw
 

nicole1

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It'll be rare for you to come across us because we are most likely home, reading books, watching tv, or keeping ourselves company.
 
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