9 Signs Of An Introvert: It’s Not Just Being Shy

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What’s the difference between introverts and extroverts?

Being an introvert or extrovert is an innate quality of our personalities. Extroverts are more outside-world oriented, while introverts tend to be more introspective, but both of these traits have their advantages. Certain stereotypes persist about these two personality types: introverts are often seen as shy, even antisocial, while extroverts are sometimes perceived as shallow.

But in reality, introverts can enjoy being around people, just not in the same ways as extroverts; and extroverts can be curious and have profound knowledge of subjects that interest them. Thus, introversion and extraversion aren’t only about social behavior.

9 signs of an introvert

You can’t always tell right away that someone is an introvert. You may not even know for sure whether you are introverted; there is even a personality type called “ambivert” – someone who has features of both extrovert and introvert. Anyway, there are some distinct signs that characterize introverted people:

They don’t mind being alone – they enjoy it.

While introverts enjoy interacting with close friends and people who are interesting to them, they feel drained after spending too much time talking to others. They need to “refuel” by devoting some of their time to their favorite solitary activities, such as reading a book or watching a movie.



They tend to focus on one thing instead of trying to do everything.

Introverts focus on one thing and study it in detail, and they don’t waste their time dabbling in everything.

They are rarely the ones who initiate communication.

As we mentioned above, introverts like talking to their friends, but in most cases, it’s the other person who calls or texts first.

They often choose extroverts as their partners.

In such a relationship, we can often see a perfect balance of energy. Active and outgoing extroverts help others explore their fun side; introverts are attentive listeners, and their partners can be sure they are heard.



They have an incessant inner monologue.

Their internal monologue never stops. Introverts carefully think things over before they say them, and it may take them quite some time to reach a decision.

They may have low blood pressure.

According to one Japanese study conducted in 2006, introverts’ blood pressure seems to be lower than that of extroverts.

They prefer working in a quiet environment.

Extroverts need a stimulating environment to get them going, and they don’t like monotonous tasks. Introverts, on the other hand, require quiet surroundings free of distracting stimuli to work at their best.

They don’t always feel the need to express their opinion.

When they participate in a discussion, be it at work or with friends or family, they rarely share their opinions unless asked to do so. Introverts express their thoughts on a subject when it contributes meaningfully to the conversation.

They are averse to “small talk”

Such talks are not too different from ones you would have with a chatbot. Introverts are reluctant to engage in conversations that bear little meaning.