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Originally Posted by orlok
The answer is no. Introvert and shy are not synonymous. Introverted simply means: - Think/reflect first, then Act
- Regularly require an amount of "private time" to recharge batteries
- Motivated internally, mind is sometimes so active it is "closed" to outside world
- Prefer one-to-one communication and relationships
I'm an introvert in Myers-Briggs terms, but regularly give presentations to large numbers of people (and enjoy it), mix with people in teams and gatherings, and am quite comfortable meeting new people. Is that shy? |
I agree with all of the above.
I choose my friends very carefully, and keep them practically forever. Most are fellow-introverts.
I admire extroverts, but can find them tiring after a while.
I find that introverts are also able to create a persona for social occasions.
I have done 'photographic modelling in my youth (invariably facial) as I am too short for runway.
I have done theatre, and taught ballroom dancing.
So I would say that being shy and being introverted are not the same thing.
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