Top 10 Misconceptions About Introverts

I'm a introvert, but I've grown out of the shy part. The only reason I've grown out of this is because I'm sarcastic at basically everyone. I only really open up to people who I'm close to though.

Not always the case. I know a few introverts who will happily instigate and hold an intelligent conversation with many people.

As an INFJ, we prove that you can be social at times and also introverted

Not necessarily. If I know you I can have a conversation with you but but I’m a little hesitant if I’m unfamiliar with you

I'm an introvert by nature. I'm known through my school to be incredibly smart (but socially rejected anyhow.) I don't think I've seen this one.

I'll admit that I have no academic prowess, but I'm far from stupid.

No. I know many introverts who are super intelligent

The more time alone, the more time there is to think

I'd say they are the antithesis of this.

I try not to be

I’m Literally the exact opposite of that

I’m an introvert and people often think I’m rude

Haha I've never been accused of this.

Being an introvert doesn’t affect your intelligence.

I’m tired of hearing this cliche. Your personality or traits don’t determine how smart you are, no matter what “scientific studies” tell you on some random site on the internet.

Boring?! Many of the most prolific writers are introverts. How can having an active and vivid imagination be "boring"?

My family and friends would strongly disagree with this.

This is actually kind of true for me. I rarely cry during movies and TV shows

We're just less vocal about them

Why would I like downtempo music so much then.

Easier said than done

I'd say that extroverts are more inclined to be self-centered. They like to be in the limelight and love attention directed only towards them.

I'm definitely not. I'd help people before myself at any time or day.

My parents think this about me, but I don't know if it’s true or not. I try not to be self-centered

Not at all. Introverts just have a quieter way of dealing with problematic issues. But the outcome is exactly the same.

I've been accused of this even though I play several sports, including karate

I have seen SO MANY MEMES that talk about how introverts have no friends and don't like to be around people. This is partly true because if I don't have my alone time I start to get stressed but I do like to spend time with my friends

Not true. They just have a few close friends. They like to prefer quality over quantity.

Not true at all, I'm just not friends with the people who insult me

I have many friends

Who doesn’t like to have fun?

Not true! Bill Gates is an introvert and he's one of the richest people in the world.

Anti-social personality disorder is often linked to sociopathy and most sociopaths are extreme versions of extroverts so this is false.