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Sigbold
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08 Feb 2020, 10:55 pm

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There is so much more to introversion than I ever imagined—and I even published research on introversion many years ago. The experiences that define a person as an introvert, according to the thinkers who have continued to deepen our understanding, go far beyond attitudes and preferences about socializing and solitude.

A few days ago, I took the 10-item introversion-extroversion test on Susan Cain’s site, The Quiet Revolution. I got immediate feedback: I am officially an introvert. But the feedback did not just say, “Yeah, you like your time alone, you qualify.”

Look at all the dimensions of the experience of introversion in the description below. (My guess is that everyone who scores as an introvert gets the same feedback—I don’t think it is individualized.)

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08 Feb 2020, 11:05 pm

I'm definitely an introvert. I chose "very characteristic" for every answer on the test.

I also identify with all five types of introvert in the descriptions at the end of the article.


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18 Feb 2020, 7:19 am

Introverts are great company. Salt of the earth people. Gregarious extrovert types can be fun for short period but usually then irritate and exhaust me. It would be easier if they had a volume switch.



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23 Feb 2020, 5:43 pm

I wish people’s different natures were taken into account in job situations. I’m an introvert working at the same place for 20 years. I’m very productive and get a great deal done every year, know many computer programs and am always ready to learn new ones quickly when needed. The problem is I don’t get promoted like other employees who are extroverts and have been working there for 3 years or less. Some might say look for another job, but I’m getting to an age when employers are less likely to hire me, seeing liability instead.

I guess it all boils down to an environment where certain things such as personality, age, and other prejudices must be overcome in some way or another. Unfortunately I don’t see this changing anytime soon.