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Most comedians are shy people and they can get up in front 1000's of strangers and play the clown. Sometimes shyness can be turned on and turned off. I don't think its that easy for people who are on the opposite end of the spectrum. Some shy people simply put a premium on peacefulness and quiet.
I think being envious of someone doesn't necessarily mean that you have them on a pedestal. I would assume that very introverted people would certainly be a bit envious of those that get out and meet people, make friends fast and seem to live a more abundant and satisfying life.
That would only be natural, as being a really shy, intoverted person is usually a symptom of more serious underlying emotional problems. Those can be corrected with the right "help", but most just live in solitude and never try to get help so that they too can be social and make friends. That's on them, and help is out there.
I think being envious of someone doesn't necessarily mean that you have them on a pedestal. I would assume that very introverted people would certainly be a bit envious of those that get out and meet people, make friends fast and seem to live a more abundant and satisfying life.
That would only be natural, as being a really shy, intoverted person is usually a symptom of more serious underlying emotional problems. Those can be corrected with the right "help", but most just live in solitude and never try to get help so that they too can be social and make friends. That's on them, and help is out there.
Wow!!!
Being shy and introverted means simply they aren't like you. Its clear you don't understand people who aren't like you on the extrovert/introvert scale.
Introverted means inward turned. So they are much less likely to be envious of others than the more extroverted. Most have no desire to be an extrovert. What motivates you doesn't motivate them. But many would like some things to be easier.
Dear Everyone on the planet: kindly cease conflating introversion with shyness, misanthropy, or self-involvement.
I recently posted on the Retirement forum that introvert is not a synonym for antisocial, grouchy, or rude. Too many people on CD justify poor social behavior--or just being a jerk--with introversion.
I recently posted on the Retirement forum that introvert us not a synonym for antisocial, grouchy, or rude. Too many people on CD justify poor social behavior--or just being a jerk--with introversion.
That’s kind of an interesting take. I would associate rudeness and “jerkiness” almost exclusively with extroverts. You have to interact to be a jerk!
I would associate rudeness and “jerkiness” almost exclusively with extroverts. You have to interact to be a jerk!
It’s not as if introverts don’t interact as well; it would be impossible for them to function if they didn’t. They are just more concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.
In other words, rudeness or ‘jerkiness’ can be found in some introverts as well.
I don't believe shy people put others on a pedestal? Shy people don't always lack confidence, they are simply shy...doesn't mean there is anything abnormal about them, they are simply not as extroverted as others are....
I have a very close friend who was so very shy, a lovely person, but extremely shy....introverted...but then she had a child and when he got older he got involved in sports, and of course, she and hubby went to every game, and there she got to know people and really came out of her shell....it was nice to see...and she had a great time. She's very intelligent and works as an accountant...a warm caring person....
When they were my neighbors, we'd have so much fun....I miss her and we keep in contact....buy just b/c someone is shy doesn't mean they put others on a pedestal, and I'm sure some shy people wish they were a tad more open? But I'm just guessing.
My brother told me once, that I was so outgoing and friendly and he wished he could be more like me...and I was quit shocked...
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I recently posted on the Retirement forum that introvert is not a synonym for antisocial, grouchy, or rude. Too many people on CD justify poor social behavior--or just being a jerk--with introversion.