I never quite understand why introverts are seen as negative people.
In a culture where selling predominates, they are not going to find themselves to the forefront of activities. But in a society where the ability to create and work upon ideas, to build the substance of the product and to flesh out the idea is important, then they are vital.
I am not the greatest verbal communicator in the world. Writing, and analysing though are my fortes. If you want a written assessment, I can be an excellent person to have around. And anyone who has read many of the articles on this blog will realise that I am always looking for positive answers (after analysing the problems, how we got there, and why going down that road was a mistake and must be avoided in the future).
As for the extroverts - why do we always think that they are right? Or bright? Or intelligent? Or honest? Some are, some definitely are not. Many are prone to open their mouth first and put their great big foot in it second.
I personally do not listen too much to what people say in the first place anyway. Ripping off the advertising gunge and replacing it with substance is what matters. People can and will tell you anything, if they are allowed to. Salesmen are notorious for this. As are many politicians.
I recall one American commentator once remarking that if the world comprised only introverts, nothing would ever get sold. Maybe (I would question the logic - the need would still be there where it mattered). But the levels of quality would IMHO almost certainly rise, which sounds like a massive plus point to me.
But (to rephrase Mandy Rice-Davies) I would think that, wouldn't I?
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