Introverts and extroverts are defined by psychologists as people whose actions and motivations are directed inward or outward respectively. Introverts tend to feel energized by time alone and may avoid large groups, while extroverts readily make friends and enjoy social situations. There are many common misconceptions about both types, such as introverts disliking people or extroverts needing constant attention. In reality, all people need balance and alone time, and introverts can be outgoing given the right topic of discussion.

1. INTROVERT
VS
EXTROVERT

2. INTROVERT
• Introvert comes from Latin intro-, "inward," and vertere, "turning."
It describes a person who tends to turn inward mentally.
Introverts sometimes avoid large groups of people, feeling more
energized by time alone
• A term introduced by the psychologist Carl Jung to describe a
person whose motives and actions are directed inward.
Introverts tend to be preoccupied with their own thoughts and
feelings and minimize their contact with other people.

3. EXTROVERT
• It was borrowed from German extravertiert, from the prefix extra-
"outside, beyond" plus Latin vertere "to turn."
• A term introduced by the psychologist Carl Jung to describe a
person whose motives and actions are directed outward.
Extroverts are more prone to action than contemplation, make
friends readily, adjust easily to social situations, and generally
show warm interest in their surroundings.

4. MISCONCEPTION AND
FACTS ABOUT
INTROVERTS

5. Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public for as long. They
also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They
take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there
for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all.
Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to
interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to
an Introvert, just start talking.

6. Myth #3 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. Get an introvert
talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.
Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They
can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert
to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life.

7. Myth #5 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own
thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have
problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get
incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their
discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere
connection with one person at a time.

8. MISCONCEPTION AND
FACTS ABOUT
EXTROVERTS

9. Myth #1 - Extroverts don’t want to be alone.
Just because extroverts are perceived to enjoy being in the
company of others and are usually seen with other people, there are
times when extroverts need to be alone. Interacting excessively with
others can also tire them out.
Myth #2 - Extroverts need to be the center of attention.
Extroverts are generally more outgoing, confident and sociable, so
they naturally draw more attention to themselves. However, they are
not purposely trying to attract attention.

10. Myth #3 - Extroverts enjoy public speaking.
Even though extroverts are perceived to be more confident and
sociable, they have the same fear as anyone when speaking in public.
They are sometimes afraid that they will not meet the expectations of their
peers.
Myth #4 - Extroverts like to talk and can’t be silent.
They are more comfortable to talk about their thoughts out loud, but
they are not necessarily inconsiderate of other people’s needs. They know
when to be quiet, what to say and when to listen in different situations.

11. Myth #5 - Extroverts have a lot of energy.
Extroverts may appear to have a lot of energy when
around others, but when they are by themselves they are
just as drained as an introvert in a social situation. Again,
they are just human too and run on the same amount of
fuel.

12. TRIVIA:
Did you know a person having
characteristics of both extrovert and
introvert is called
Ambivert

13. REFERENCES:
• https://www.vocabulary.com
• http://www.dictionary.com/
• https://www.quora.com/Why-are-introverts-often-misunderstood
• http://psych-quotes.tumblr.com/post/40408437315/10-mythsfacts-about-
extroverts-remake
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewtd507lK1s
• http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ambivert