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Introverts didn't 'win' lockdown

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Re: Introverts didn't 'win' lockdown

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Post by colanderman »

ineedasername wrote: post #70
hirundo wrote: post #9

I'm a physically and socially isolated introvert in a rural county and have been working from home for a decade. About the only difference for me was the occasional need to put on a mask before walking in a store. My greatest inconvenience was very minor: I was turned away from a convenience store for not having a mask with me. Early in the lockdowns I made a trip to the closest big city for a dentist appointment and…

What were the long lines for?

Occupancy of things like grocery stores was limited, but people still needed to go to them. Many had long lines out the door. (Reference point: suburb of Boston)

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Post by technothrasher »

unklefolk wrote: post #57

One thing I have missed as an introvert is the "people watching" aspect. I don't need to be at the centre of things and don't enjoy big social occasions, but do enjoy walking around a bustling city, taking in the atmosphere. It feels like the world has stood still (or at least slowed) and that has made just my normal day-to-day less interesting. Introverts aren't disinterested in society - they just like to experienc…

> Introverts aren't disinterested in society - they just like to experience it differently to extraverts.

Depends upon the introvert. I have very little interest in society. I don't mean in an academic sense, but I mean I cannot stand being in a bustling city or anywhere where there are a lot of people. It actually makes me feel lonely. Having no people in public places has been mostly a relief to me, honestly.

Re: Introverts didn't 'win' lockdown

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Post by dogorman »

rozab wrote: post #44
kristofferR wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Agree! One of the most harmful beliefs about the concept of intro-/extroversion is that it is something you are and not something you do. Many people limit themselves massively because of how they've labeled themselves. Especially in "strong introverts", the label is often used as a convenient excuse for not going through the often painful process of trying to improve their confidence skills and social skills. "I'm a…

This isn't very HN friendly content and certainly is not meant to be taken at face value, but here's a vid that kind of captures the zeitgeist of the introvert trend: https://youtu.be/ikw4V_x-CFI

This guy seems to be a believer in "punching down" humor. He's doing it under the guise of tough love to help people, but he's clearly enjoying it way too much. This is a vile video; I sure hope you've not ruined my youtube suggestions by getting me to watch this.

Re: Introverts didn't 'win' lockdown

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Post by Graffur »

rozab wrote: post #44
kristofferR wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Agree! One of the most harmful beliefs about the concept of intro-/extroversion is that it is something you are and not something you do. Many people limit themselves massively because of how they've labeled themselves. Especially in "strong introverts", the label is often used as a convenient excuse for not going through the often painful process of trying to improve their confidence skills and social skills. "I'm a…

This isn't very HN friendly content and certainly is not meant to be taken at face value, but here's a vid that kind of captures the zeitgeist of the introvert trend: https://youtu.be/ikw4V_x-CFI

Being an introvert doesn't mean you don't like making eye contact or most of the other things that youtuber is saying.

Re: Introverts didn't 'win' lockdown

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Post by psalminen »

fumar wrote: post #8

It talks about being an ambivert in order to be successful and balanced. As someone who is energized by independent time, I found the lockdown easier. I could quickly step out for a run, walk, eat lunch in silence, read a book for 20 minutes. There was no pressure to entertain with peers or social networking at the cafeteria. We are social creatures and I liked having finer control over it. People who meet me in 1 or…

Thay has been my favorite thing about lockdown. Instead of having to sit at a desk during downtime I could actually do other activities that take my mind off work when I need it.

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Post by notahacker »

m_a_g wrote: post #6

Before the lockdowns I thought I was an introvert. Boy was I wrong.

I'd say the opposite, more or less.

Before the lockdown I lived in London with a flatmate, went into a sociable office regularly and voluntarily and spent a lot of time in bars. Had a lot more "alone time" when I travelled, but actively sought out company the whole time.

18 months later, I'm living on my own for longer than I ever have before, in a boat travelling through relatively rural locations a long way from London or people I know, and the notion of going out to socialise and having full time work gigs is something in the past, and it's.... fine. Haven't felt the need to overcompensate with catchup calls and messages, will be quite happy taking on projects or a next job with fewer meetings, have seen some friends since but no need to force the issue, because that's the way things are and there are other things to do .

Though I might have to find something resembling a crowd for the coming World Cup Final :)

Re: Introverts didn't 'win' lockdown

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Post by psalminen »

themodelplumber wrote: post #26
ballenf wrote: post #4

Was just watching Youtube video Veritassium about the non-existence of learning styles yesterday. I wonder if similar studies would show that there really are no introverts vs. extroverts in the sense that all people really have roughly the same need for human contact. Kind of like everyone needs physical activity, but some people gravitate more to it than others. Probably the wrong forum to voice such a theory...

All people are introverts Some people are introverts No one is an introvert These are each true depending on the framing, and this aspect is even true to the original Jungian theory. Maybe that helps explain why quantification and studies can only go so far. Similar with learning styles... IMO holding any model lightly is a good idea. That way you don't need studies as badly when you have a conflicting result in whic…

Exactly. That's why the whole "extroverted introvert" movement everyone's so proud to join has always annoyed me.

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Post by DerekBickerton »

optimalsolver wrote: post #3

Article doesn't speak for me. You extroverts will never drag me into an office again.

> You extroverts will never drag me into an office again.

And people after tasting what working from home feels like, want to continue doing it: https://yougov.co.uk/topics/economy/articles-reports/2020/09...

Re: Introverts didn't 'win' lockdown

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Post by dboreham »

tboyd47 wrote: post #20

There aren’t any measurable elements of personality that are fixed. Personality changes as you age. I’ve witnessed a reversal in each of the Myers-Briggs markers in the past 15 years (from INTJ to ESFP) — not intentionally, but that’s just the way my life played out. I’ve come to see the truth of the matter like this: every human being has a need for socializing, but it takes effort and is exhausting. The amount of e…

Attachment style probably doesn't change.
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