Comments on: The Introverts Strike Back

By: Flitcraft

Flitcraft — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:30:25 +0000

And if you study the Socionics version of type-theory (though it has some differences, for good or ill, from Myers-Briggs/Keirsey), there are actual facial patterns, gaits, clothing styles, speech patterns, etc., that can aid in the identification of type. I personally have found eyebrows to be very telling.

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:55:00 +0000

@ George, do you mean that there’s no evidence out there that these people are introverts, or just that I didn’t provide it? I agree that I didn’t present any evidence (as I didn’t need to), but it’s certainly out there. For one thing, Johnny Carson called himself an introvert.

@ Flitcraft, exactly, everyone’s behavior provides tons of evidence as to whether they are introverts. Sometimes false conclusions can be drawn based on behavior, but if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.

By: Flitcraft

Flitcraft — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:41:54 +0000

My implication was that you can say they are introverts precisely because their behavior is what identifies them as introverts.

By: George

George — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:03:23 +0000

definatley, but you can’t just say people are introvert and use them as a basis of an arguement called “introverts strike back” with no actual evidence they are introvert.

By: Flitcraft

Flitcraft — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:09:40 +0000

On the contrary, the sixteen types primarily gauge general patterns of uniform behavior.

Jack Bauer, as a person, is indeed fictional, but it would be ridiculous to say there are not people who resemble Jack Bauer’s behavior and attitude in real life (which must, incidentally, be the very BASIS of the fictional Jack Bauer — else who would have thought of it? and who would appreciate it?). I know a lawyer whose facial expressions, general attitude toward life, and reactions to circumstances are comparable to Jack Bauer, and who is, indeed, an ISTP (not that he saves the world once every few years or is quite as “active”).

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:35:21 +0000

@ George, you think Jack Bauer’s fictional? That’s absurd. Next you’ll be saying Darth Vader’s fictional.

By: George

George — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:29:26 +0000

there’s no certain evidence that these people are introvert….and jack bauers fictional.

By: grace m. williams

grace m. williams — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:13:42 +0000

I am an introvert and proud of it. Introverted people get into less trouble than extroverted people. As teenagers, introverts are not behavioral problems as extroverted teenagers are. Introverted teenage girls do not follow the crowd as extroverted teenaged girls-introverted teenage girls do not get pregnant, use drugs, and act stupid. They have their own minds. Introverted children cause their parents less worry than extroverted children.

Introverted people are more independent minded and not as needy(I hate needy people) than extroverted people. I can stay home for three weeks and be happy with my books, my sketching, and my computer. I do not need to go out every day to seek entertainment. Introverted people make better spouses and parents than extroverts.

By: Anease

Anease — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:20:46 +0000

I want to shout your words from the rooftop, but I’ll pass them on via internet. :]

My cats, spouse and myself are all introverts. We love our quiet existence together, and sometimes- apart.

They should teach personality type in school, outside of elective psychology classes that is; just imagine the new level of understanding we could all have for one another…

By: Jessica Nyland

Jessica Nyland — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:30:44 +0000

I am proud to be an introvert. I posted this article on my facebook account to let others know that we’re not crazy people.
I’m really glad I came across this posting. It’s almost empowering.
Decided to google introverts after doing the Meyer Briggs test.

Thanks so much for the post.