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Originally Posted by pylon
I love this assumption being made by some that every extrovert in the workplace is a coke snorting, booze swilling party animal.
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While the introvert guy is at home doing his introverted things, I am sometimes still sitting here at 11pm, making my company money. That is why I am a manager at my company, and he is not.
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Who's making an assumption now? What makes you think introverts cannot also be model employees who are willing to put in extra time and go above and beyond? Research shows that introverted people tend to be conscientious, have very high standards for their work, and are dedicated to always meeting their assigned deadlines.
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Being a social outcast gives you a massive handicap of ever becoming an executive or manager. If you cannot communicate with people properly, and are shy, you will not get respect. Maybe in IT or engineering. But any company that has a public face in the community, you are never going to lead it.
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Once again, you're making incorrect assumptions. Being an introvert doesn't mean that you're a social outcast or are shy or cannot communicate with people properly. One of the most common fears -- among both introverts and extroverts alike -- is public speaking. And yet I, very much an introvert, feel completely at ease speaking in front of a large group of people. Introverts can also be very effective communicators, particularly in writing.
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This is my problem with all the introverts in this thread. They are all saying that as long as the activity is on their terms, they are OK with attending it. If it is not on their terms, makes them slightly uncomfortable or they don't like it, they shouldn't have to go. Full Stop.
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No, we're only asking that you meet us half-way. Show a little empathy and consideration for the introverted employees in your organization. You
know they don't enjoy crowded environments with large groups and loud noises, so choose a few social events each year (not all of them!) that are more to their liking.
Personal anecdote: since workplace social committees are usually dominated by outgoing extroverted types (who naturally choose activities they enjoy on behalf of the entire organization), I volunteered for my company's committee in an attempt to bring change from within. I wasn't going to shoot down every activity the extroverts proposed, but I did want a few events that would be enjoyable by the introverted employees (of which there are many in my organization). Every. Single. One. of my ideas was voted down by the extroverted majority on the committee in favour of activities they preferred like karaoke night and salsa dance lessons.