How to know if you are an introvert - introverts characteristics.
Do you often feel like an outsider in the middle of the social gatherings or in group activities, even with people you know...? Are you one of them who always makes excuses whenever its time to go to a marriage ceremony, birthday party, or in a family get together....? (1)
If yes then welcome in the world of amazing people. There are two types of personality, introvert and extrovert.
There are some signs which are commonly found in them. So let's check it out whether you belong from them or not.
15 signs that you might be an introvert.
1. Introverts are shy, quiet and reserved
If you're one of those who stay quiet and don't like to talk to anyone, keep yourself very reserved, and don't share your feeling with others then it might be a sign of being an introvert.
It is usually seen in them that they are a shy, quiet, and very reserved type of personality. They are backbenchers in their school time.
They prefer to keep problems to themselves. They usually avoid communication also they're not comfortable to reply to open-ended questions. (2)
2. They make fewer friend
A common misconception about Them is that they don't like people. While they typically do not enjoy a great deal of socializing, they do enjoy having a small group of friends to whom the are particularly close.
They prefer a deep, long-lasting friendship. They choose their friends with care. They prefer quality over quantity that's why they keep fewer friends. (3)
3. Misunderstood as Rude and Egoistic at times.
If you're an introvert you can't start a conversation until another person takes the initiative.
No matter how time you make eye contact, you will hardly smile at others. you want everyone to just be real and honest. (4)
you don't like to talk much in front of an unknown person or lesser-known person and if someone dares to say to you or does something offensives or harassing to you or your beloved you stand up against it and you do not care about the words at that time which may sound rude. you hesitate to say "hi" or "hello" first.
4. You avoid phone calls and video chat
Do you feel nervous when you hear your phone is ringing.....? do multiple questions arrive in your mind just before answering a normal phone call......?
for example- (5)
- should I answer this call...?
- what should I say....?
- what if I shuttered.....?
- Does my voice sound weird on the phone...?
If someone calls you unexpectedly for no reason and you really don't know what to say other than "hello".
you feel like you need to be mentally prepared on what they are going to say. also whenever you are going to make a phone call, you prepare a lot before calling someone. you rehearse again and again before a phone call. (6)(7) (8)
If you are also going through all these kinds of stuff then my friend it might be an indication that you are one of them.
5. You ignore conversation with your relatives
You do not like to go in family gatherings, you avoid interaction with your relatives, You ignore conversations with your relatives and neighbors.
It is not because that you hate them it is just you really do not want to do it. you act weird whenever You see a college fellow, fellow from your school, or an office colleague in the market. (9)
At that time you just tend to hide. you cancel date or meeting with friends at the last moment and make excuses why you can't make it today but in reality, you cancel this just because you are not in the mood.
6. You even talk to animals/plants
We like to talk with their pets, with their stuff toys. sometimes they will even with a plant.
they mostly prefer to make their companion to a dog or a cat because those animals can understand the feeling of a mute easily.
That's why dogs are called as the best companion. As much love and care you show on them, they'll return.
7. Thinks 100 times before you act
You're afraid of taking the risk. you think a lot before taking a decision to minimize the risk. So by the time its time to act, it's already too late. (10)
we all know we should think before act but overthinking may affect your ability of decision making.
If you're one of those how-to think a lot before act then it might be a sign of introversion.
8. Jobs interviews, the meeting gives you a hard time
When there is a job interview or you have to attend a meeting you feel very uncomfortable. This gives you a very hard time.
No matter how intelligent you are you feel very uncomfortable to express your point of view, your ideas and your opinion.
you hardly make any effort in group discussion. If you think this is so related to you then you might belong from them.
9. Introverts are Great observant and listener
If you are one of them, you may realize this about yourself that you prefer to sit back and watch your surrounding.
You only involve inactivity or voicing your opinion if you are feeling comfortable. They are the top class listeners. it doesn't mean they don't like talking but they are receptive to those whom they love the most.
they listen, and pause, and then reply. they may appear to know sometime, but the observe everything.
they may take a back seat when it comes to a group conversation. sometimes they don't even bother to reply. No matter what, their observation never ends.
Also read10. You love to reading
Reading is their favorite time pass. they love to read fiction stories, philosophy, and drama. this is a common hobby found in them.
It is not necessary that all of them love to read some of them are always attached to their headphone just to avoid crowds and noise.
11. You do not trust people easily
You do not trust people easily. You don't make friends because it takes so much time to trust someone.
You have very selected friends with whom you share your feeling. you stay single for a long time.
When someone approaches you, showing interest in you at that time you just do not respond in the same way.
you don't like to share your laptop, password, your room, your clothes with anyone not even with your cousin.
12. You take time to open up
When someone asks you about yourself n the first meeting like what is your hobbies, about your passion or which type of song you like the most, who is your favorite actor and all that, you don't tell them exactly.
You hide what you like or dislike just to pretend that you are not such a boring creature. you fake them about your personality. It takes time to open up about your own personality.
13. Over-analyze, over-think and are over critical.
They want to make sure that they are not missing any facts. they consider all the possibilities that they are making the absolute best decision possible with the information they have.
Also, they can always find more information, another data point to consider, another article to read, another personal reaction to analyze.
14. you do not like attention
You dislike being the center of attention on any occasion. This doesn't mean that you do not yourself, it means you would rather sit back and observe or listen to someone else. In this way, you are genuinely having the time of your life.
You don't like to be on the stage, you avoid giving a presentation and also you don't like to celebrate your birthday In a rocking way.
Birthday party suck at times, you feel shy when people wish you "happy birthday dude" or your friends of office staff sings a birthday song for you.
It does not mean that you hate it its just you feel very shy about being the center of attention.
15. Intense and passionate lover.
You don't let others too close, you allow only a few and selected one. your take care of the feeling of your love and expect the same in return.
love is the most innocent and beautiful thing in your life but u hide your feeling and never let know anyone how romantic r u inside your head.
you never share about your love life on social media. all this thing may be an indication that u r an introvert.
interprets never see their partners as girlfriend/boyfriend or as husband/wise. they see their partners as soul mates. falling in love(feeling of love) is a very big deal. Feeling of love for all of us means a lot but for them, it's really special, I mean really really special.
If you have recognized some of the signs which are mentioned in my blog post, make your self comfortable there is nothing wrong with you. you are not only one.
you are not alone. some of the world's most famous personality belongs them including Albert Einstein, Steven Spielberg, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and J K Rowling.
In the end, whether you're an extrovert, introvert, or an ambivert, remember one thing that is balance is the solution. So take some time to go out with friends but also set a time for your own things.
all these things which I have mentioned in this blog are based on personal experience. let me know your feedback in the comment box. Your feedback matters a lot to me.
It will inspire me to put more effort into my next blog post. let me know how many signs are related to you.....?
thanks....!!
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Half of it is me.. half is not. Do i consider myself introvert?
ReplyDeletehi.....
Deletewell you may be a ambivert.
the sign i have mention above is the most common things which is found in introvert.
know more about your self.
stay blessed.
hahaha I am such an introvert! A proud one though :) I like the fact that you have mentioned the myths associated being an introvert.
ReplyDeleteI consider myself an ambivert although my introvert side is probably more dominant. Haha. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteI am a true ambivert! Which usually serves & preserves me well.
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