Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Humor Video: Caring for an Introvert


This is a humorous video about 12 behaviors that introverts usually dislike... quite a bit.  The extravert in the video is way over the top but don't let that hinder the good points being made:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmf4T1J3rhk
  1. Respect their need for privacy
  2. Never embarrass them in public
  3. Let them observe first in new situations
  4. Give them time to think.  Don't demand instant answers.
  5. Don't interrupt them
  6. Give them notice of expected changes in their life
  7. Give them 15 minutes warning to finish what they are doing before moving to the next activity
  8. Reprimand them privately  (Note: I also generally like private rewards as well.)
  9. Teach them to use new skills privately rather than in public
  10. Enable them to find one best friend who has similar interests and abilities
  11. Do not push them to make a lot of friends
  12. Respect their introversion.  Do not try to make them into extraverts.   (!!!!)

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