Why does everyone hate introverts

Felicity Lee, a chartered occupational psychologist, says it is perfectly possible for introverts to try to act like an extrovert, but it will be more tiring for them. American and Canadian culture tends to value the qualities of extroverts more than other cultures, but Lee thinks a bias towards extroversion also exists in the workplace and wider society in Britain. But she says just because someone is an extrovert, it does not necessarily mean they do extroversion well. Or they can be very unaware.

Extroversion has nothing to do with emotional intelligence, or competence," she says. Lee also points out that there is evidence to suggest that whatever the psychological nuances, most people just want to be an extrovert. Anecdotally, when you go back to the school playground, children would probably say it is better to be an extrovert - to be social and have friends, she adds.

Jo Silvester, a professor of organisational psychology at Cass Business School, says it is easy to see why such desirability exists. She says most organisations looking to recruit would steer towards extroverts, on the assumption that they make better leaders.

Introversion is not an insult; it's just a different way of living to other people. And wherever you are on the introversion-extroversion spectrum, the most important thing is learning how to use your differences to your advantage.

I'm blocking these chunks of time dedicated to me,' the more you are able to own yourself as an introvert — rather than thinking there's something wrong with you. For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

It often indicates a user profile. Log out. US Markets Loading H M S In the news. Hide Ads Login Sign Up. Forum Settings Forums. Casual Discussion. Why do people hate introverts? Recent Watched Ignored Search Forum. I'm introvert but i don't understand why people think that i'm a self centered asshole just cuz i have no interest in talking to people pfft.

That being said it's unlikely people would think you're a self centered asshole for that alone. I'm not saying you are or arn't one but I think it'll be important for you to really take some time and analyze the relationships you had with those people who are calling you those names moving forward so you can get a better idea of why they said those things. It depends on what kinds of people you're talking about I am an introverted person myself I prefer to be alone in my bed rather than going out but for the sake of other people specially those whom i love i do talk and try to socialize more They don't.

People hate what they don't understand, and a lot of people tear down others instinctively as a way to try and raise their own status or sometimes as a way to cope with insecurities. As an introvert you're usually leaving more of the blanks to be filled in than an extrovert.

As much as it might be unfair or seem stupid, a lot of people are naturally going to fill in those blanks with negative things. Wrong question and wrong title. Some researches find introversity positive to some extent. Refrain from posting threads like this.

AnimeFreak-San said: is this a male gender issure I'm pretty sure people don't give a fuck about introverts. Nah, most of the time this is not the case. They're much more likely to not have any strong opinions on introverted people than to hate them.

Since you don't involve yourself with people there's not enough reasons to neither love nor hate you. I'm an introvert too, but people think I'm shy and everyone wants to make me come out of my comfort bubble, and nobody thinks I'm a self-centred asshole. People actually think I'm really kind and a lot of people actually really like me, not hate me.

Because humans don't like people who are not similar to them. Something something evolutionary mechanism. Do they really? I'm a megaintrovert myself and never have I come across a hateful comment towards me because of that. They always complain about introverts not talking, I wish someone would at least once say to an extrovert to shut up.

They can be very annoying. That isn't really that what an introvert is, that's more anti-social behavior. I am one, but I talk normally to people, just not overly much. It's more important to show interest.

If they get the feeling that you are good at listening and you say something at the right time, then many people will feel comfortable around you. If I know people well, I can talk a lot here and there. Also, introversion isn't shyness at all.

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