Most people read quiet behavior as weakness.
In your experience, which introvert habit gets misjudged the most — silence, selectiveness, or emotional restraint?
I’m curious what people get wrong about you.

The analogy on "the Dane refusing to react to a barking Chihuahua" is spot on 💯

"You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius.

Crediting others while not deflecting praise.

I always accept compliments and give credit to those who helped to accomplish the goal.  I already do this.  Thank you.

People have told me things that would make your hair curl. I simply acknowledge the person politely, then make a hasty exit. Some things I really don't need to know but I appreciate that people see i have discretion and never repeat anything. I hate gossip, it's petty.

I love seeing people smoothly & effortlessly change a (controversial) topic being discussed during social gatherings.  Usually they ask a question, i.e., "Where ever did you find these incredible oranges?"

The amount of "advertising" flooding the comment section is amazing.  Counted 20 just prior writing this comment 😮

I see a lot of people wanting to play the role of “high status” but no one actually trying to develop their self-esteem, which comes before.

I never join in when there’s disagreement in the room. I am the calm presence in the room.

Great topic, Martina.  As an introvert myself many of these sound familiar where #4, 5 and 6 have been my favourites.  Never joined in toxic drama while always have been quiet and observant reading the room, people and energy since very young where my quiet nature was often mistaken as "snobbery" or "weakness" by some individuals when it's actually about personal boundaries to avoid unnecessary problems, respect for others and protect my peace.  Always appreciate your helpful insights and advice.  Thank you ❤

Often reacted too early for fear of... being useless.
My very classy colleague listened to all the speakers - I'd say in amusement- and once in a while softly gave her idea, usually simple and brilliant.

“I’m going to circulate now” - is there a more elegant way to put that?

This is a well thought out video Martina.  I am pretty much an introvert and when I get involved in a group conversation, I usually try to speak last.  Numbers 2 and 3 are important because in a politically divided society, both of our parties always try to play the blame game on each other and the voters instantly lose because there is always someone wanting to play the victim.  The same goes when gossip and fear mongering are being used as weapons to hurt others when in reality, there is always opportunity to backfire.  I love number 6 because I always try to speak last and “watch the room” because I don’t want to end up a moving target like a duck in a shooting gallery.  I am also slowly reading your book and it is slowly resonating with me. ❤💯

Manners matter a great deal. All manners are, is simple respect. However, a great deal of what I hear as manners, is simple snobbery, and that is as low class you can get. A lot of the wealthy people I know are not good at anything, but they have money; They believe that makes the powerful and quite the gentleman/lady. Money is not power and it does not buy a ticket to the big table. Respect is always king, meaning respect of those around you is the basis for why you are at the table. Any hoop jumping is wealthy trying to be class, which never works.

Poor folks are usually much more polite than those with money. Why? Several reasons. Being impolite can and does get people killed. Being polite gets you farther, meaning more folks want to be around you and will give you opportunities. Taking time to be polite, gives you more time to think. When in doubt, breathe and do the next right thing. That is what being polite is all about. What does being polite have to do with manners? Try having manners, without being polite. Good luck with that. I am 63 and have never seen anyone pull it off, though many have tried.

Excellent content.  Always love your helpful insights.  Thank you, Ms Martina ❤

Well presented and elegant video , thank you for sharing your insight  .

Thank you for this video. I regularly implement 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6.

I like to be the last speaker -- especially at school board meetings!

'I managed my time poorly' is five words.