ltdiver 3 #26 November 8, 2009 Just another definition of "Introvert vs Extrovert" . . . Introvert doesn't mean 'shy' or 'wants to be alone' necessarily. I can mean someone who problem solves on their own. Without asking for outside help. Extrovert doesn't have to mean 'outgoing or a leader'. They are people who gather a group together to do their problem solving. Outside opinion is valued more than seeking the answer within. Nothing wrong with either one, just their innate way of coming up with life's answers. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #27 November 8, 2009 Quote Here's something I've always wondered... In many Western cultures, it's seen as a good thing to be outgoing - people associate it with being confident, which is also deemed to be good. Now, I think self-confidence is great.. But I fail to see how being quiet or shy is automatically a sign of low confidence. I think you can be quietly confident. And I think shyness can be an attractive trait.. I'm not convinced that shyness is a crippling character-trait that prevents people from succeeding in life.. I mean, if you look at the flip side, some people's over-confidence can be detrimental to their success, because they don't actually have the skills to perform to the standard they claim to be able to. And being loud isn't always a good thing - *trust* me.. my loud mouth gets me into trouble more often than I care to admit So all in all.. why is it that quietness and shyness are generally seen to be negative traits?? Note: I am aware of the inherent irony of this post in that most people who will respond will actually not fall into the quiet/shy category, so I'm sure the answers will be biased to a degree!! My father used to say: "An empty can makes alot of noise." He grew up in a very rough neighborhood and had to defend himself (and his brothers) alot. He found out early on that a guy who talked tough wasn't that tough when it came down to throwing hands. You can tell when a person exudes confidence. Don't know if you ever met Chris Martin, but he reminded me very much of a man who is quietly confident. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aresye 0 #28 November 8, 2009 "Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something."Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
