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. - Britgirl

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

I'd say they are the antithesis of this. - Britgirl

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

Haha I've never been accused of this. - Britgirl

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. - JakePlaid

My family and friends would strongly disagree with this. - Britgirl

Why would I like downtempo music so much then. - MChkflaguard_Yt

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. - Britgirl

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

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