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RE: Being Introverted is NOT a Personality Defect in Need of "Fixing!"

in #psychology8 years ago

I am very much an introvert, although I tend to score in the middle on most tests. I think that western society tends to put a lot of emphasis on extroverted behaviour, to the point where it is seen as "normal" (by its very nature, extrovert behaviour is far more visible)

Strange that you also experience this, since while I lived in Denmark, I found it to be a very introvert-friendly country

At some point, I might post a more in-depth post based on my understanding of introversion and how it works...

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In truth, being quiet and introverted was never an issue for me while I lived in Denmark-- nor is it when I go back to visit family.

However, in the course of the 30-something years I have lived in the USA "you're too quiet!" is something I have heard a LOT, along with "friendly suggestions" that I would do well to learn to be extroverted (sometimes because "introverts are weird and creepy").