Do you think quite people have the loudest minds?

"Quiet People Have The Loudest Minds" Stephen Hawiking

Do you agree with this quote? I was reading this article and i saw myself in many thing that were being said there:

Introverts have an inward focus and aren't usually the life of the party. They have a strong sense of self that can make them feel highly self-conscious around other people – making walking into a crowded room a little nerve-wracking. Introverts have a hard time being goofy in front of the camera and telling jokes to more than a couple of people at a time, but they can be extremely witty. They're less "Larry, Curly, and Moe" and more Woody Allen - but that doesn't mean introverts' personality traits are neurotic.

Introverts process their emotions, thoughts, and observations internally. They can be social people, but reveal less about themselves than extroverts do. Introverts are more private, and less public. Introverts need time to think before responding to a situation, and develop their ideas by reflecting privately. Introverts' personality traits can be passionate, but not usually aggressive.

Introverts can focus their attention more readily and for longer periods of time than extroverts, and they aren't easily swayed by other people's opinions. Introverts may not know they're introverted, and sometimes feel weird, different, or awkward. They may abnormal most of them time, and wonder if introverts are normal.

Some introverts aren't stereotypically shy and can strike up conversations with anyone. These introverts enjoy talking and listening to people, and going to parties and events. But most introverts would rather be at home. Introverts can find small talk easy but tiring – and sometimes boring. They'd rather have meaningful conversations about the depths of human souls and minds, but find few opportunities (those aren't your usual conversations at water coolers or dinner parties!).

An introvert's personality traits aren't necessarily tentative or hesitant, but introverts do prefer to think before they act. When introverts are ready they take action!

I see myself in most if not all of the things said there. But i hate not being able to do small talk, especially with my crush. As soon as i start talking to her on FB, text or real life, i end up the convo pretty damn fast. I don't really do it on purpose, it just happens :S I just wish people would understand that just cause i dont talk much doesn't mean i lack confidence, self believe or have my own ideas. It's actually the other way around,

Anyway, this gave me an idea for a drawing, it's not completed yet ( text was added with photoshop). I was gonna make a draw of me drawing something, but i wanted to add a quote and i like that one so:

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No.

Change your damn title.

Loudmouths tend to be stupid because that sort of excessive self-assurance is rarely the product of much thought. But being quiet doesn't necessarily indicate intelligence. Could just be that someone is socially awkward. But I think there are more smart people to be found among the quiet or normal folks and fewer amongst the loud. As a general principle I suppose if you're not talking, you're probably thinking. Of course thinking about how hot that chick over there is and daydreaming about her being your girlfriend isn't exactly going to get you a Nobel Prize.

Described me, which is why I'm so amazed that I'm actually talking to a girl. This is my personality type which is what he just described so... http://www.personalitypage.com/INTJ.html

I guess I agree with the post, I am kind of an introvert...so yeah.

Change your damn title.

Blue-Sky

U mad? lol

Sounds like me.. I find talking to some new people really boring and hate small talk but can somehow have really interesting or humorous conversations with some people.

...Yeah, sounds about right.

I can never underestimate the quiet people. They usually end up being the coolest imo.

That is a near perfect explanation of me. Get out of my mind Hawking!

Yes. I am a generally a quiet person but I think alot. There's alot going on in my mind.

That is a near perfect explanation of me. Get out of my mind Hawking!

agpickle

Yes. I am a generally a quiet person but I think alot. There's alot going on in my mind.

ToastRider11

I'm a life-long introvert. I have a constant narration running through my head, so much so that it's hard to disengage it so I can get to sleep. I think about everything from molecular motion to simple daydreaming.

Over the years, however, I've learned to be social enough that I can hold small talk and even lead group conversations pretty easily. It took a long time to get to this point, and it still drains me of energy pretty quickly. When I get home from a social gathering I usually nap; it just wears me out. I can bust ass all day and need to do nothing more when I get home but put my feet up for an hour or so and I'm fine, but dealing with people just zaps me of everything.

Two tricks I've found that really help me (YMMV):

-Small talk is easy. If you run out of something to say, ask if they know what the upcoming weather is going to be, or ask if they know any more information about a recent event you've heard about on the news. The point is to get them talking while you steer.

-When someone asks you something, mull it over in your head before answering, but don't stand there with a blank look on your face; make it obvious you intend to answer. Bite your lip, furrow your brow, let out a thoughtful "Hmmm...", just something so they know you heard them. Try to come up with a succinct answer that puts as much thought into as few words as possible, so you can easily elaborate to prolong the conversation.

One problem I still have (and probably always will) is that I can't talk over someone else. When someone else starts talking, my vocal chords just sieze up. If I'm talking about something and get interrupted, I do not return to the subject unless prompted to do so. Going backwards in conversation is usually counter-productive, just move on to the next topic.

I think that article is kind of true for me... I've been an introvert for years now, and lately it's been worse than ever. I do tend to be very self conscious and over analyze things going on around me.

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Yes. I am a generally a quiet person but I think alot. There's alot going on in my mind.

Drakes_Fortune

Quite so

That excerpt pretty much describe me perfectly. It's a tough thing too, not voicing out your own thoughts and beliefs, especially when you're in a social gathering with lots of girls. But sometimes, you can say that one comment that really sticks with people and can make you memorable. I wish i was a bit more spontaneous and talkative, however.

I'm gonna have to copy and print that article so I can read it at parties when I have nothing to say = D

That sounds a LOT like me. More the paragraph about the outgoing introvert. Small talk is obnoxious and I feel like its always up to me, as the protagonist of my life, to start the deep conversations. I definitely do play a lot close to the chest now that I think about it though. I rant about anything and everything and I'm excited to share it and discuss it with people who are intrigued and will contribute something of their own, but considering how much I talk and love to talk, I really don't tell ANYONE the more personal stuff.

As a damned loud person, I don't know how loud the typical quiet person's mind is by comparison. I do think its interesting to bring out though. I started talking to this one kid who more or less kept to himself, just brought up a sarcastic rhetorical question to see if he would take the bait, and we had a long discussion on the topic. I thought it was really cool. I wouldn't say its a true statement, because I feel like I NEVER stop thinking. I will say that I've seen plenty of stupid outspoken people, like Santorum, but they definitely yell louder!

Yea yea yea.

Can relate. I hate smalltalk, it's the most pointless bullsh*t in the world, and anyone with a semblence of intelligence can see right through it. It's very hard to get to know me for this reason, I just have no time for it. I know it's necessary, just so stupid. The thing I hate most about being an introvert is interacting in a crowd of people. I'm always the odd one out, because I can't take superficial interest in everyone, I have intense focus on only one. Not only does this make social gatherings awkward, I'm sure it also comes off as clingy. But if I'm going to use my time, I'd much rather get to know one person in-depth than 20 slightly. I hate socializing due to this.

hawking is a brilliant mind in terms of astrophysics, but not so much in social culture as he was stricken with lou gherigs disease at a young age. In other words you probably wouldnt buy "stephen hawking's guide to picking up chicks" if it was on the bookshelves. So i dont personally weigh his opinion heavily in terms of social issues.

hawking is a brilliant mind in terms of astrophysics, but not so much in social culture as he was stricken with lou gherigs disease at a young age. In other words you probably wouldnt buy "stephen hawking's guide to picking up chicks" if it was on the bookshelves. So i dont personally weigh his opinion heavily in terms of social issues.

SauceKing

Au contraire, I hear Hawking was quite the ladies man before he fell ill. He probably knows more about hooking up with chicks than 99% of OT.

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hawking is a brilliant mind in terms of astrophysics, but not so much in social culture as he was stricken with lou gherigs disease at a young age. In other words you probably wouldnt buy "stephen hawking's guide to picking up chicks" if it was on the bookshelves. So i dont personally weigh his opinion heavily in terms of social issues.

MirkoS77

Au contraire, I hear Hawking was quite the ladies man before he fell ill. He probably knows more about hooking up with chicks than 99% of OT.

probably knows more about hooking up with chicks AFTER he fell fell ill than most of OT.

I still wouldnt consider him an expert on personilty types or anything of the sort.

I wouldn't say I'm quite but sometimes my thoughts are loud. But this is probably not what he meant:P.

I don't know if the question is true or not... Though the OP was relatively accurate in my case. I'm not the best talker......but there's always some sort of musing going on inside my head :P

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Yes. I am a generally a quiet person but I think alot. There's alot going on in my mind.

dkdk999

i wish i had the ability to read minds

I had been an extravert all my life

Just turning introvert and I am loving it.

God, it's amazing how much time you can devote to your passions when your not wasting it talking with morons.

INTJs unite! We can take over the world.

I had been an extravert all my life

Just turning introvert and I am loving it.

God, it's amazing how much time you can devote to your passions when your not wasting it talking with morons.

SaintWalrus