Facts About Quiet People - 10 interesting facts.

We all have encountered a quiet person or may even have quiet people as friends. I am also a quiet person.

Quiet people are often misunderstood. In this post, I will cover 10 facts about quiet people.

1)

Quiet People Appear Mysterious And Often Don't Speak A Lot Because They Think A Lot.

Quiet people almost always think before they speak to reply with something meaningful and avoid saying dumb stuff.

They also would rather have more information to craft a better response to connect with the person they are speaking with better. Don't be surprised if a quiet person pauses mid-conversation

2)

Quiet People Are Not Necessarily Shy.

There is no direct link. Being quiet or introverted doesn't mean you are shy. Someone can be quiet and not shy.

Shyness is a learned behavioral problem that makes it range from a bit hard to nearly impossible to socialize. Quiet people can socialize just fine. They just prefer to say less and listen more.

A study showed that introversion is different from shyness. Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, while introversion is simply the preference for less stimulation.

3)

Quiet People Can Be Loud And Outgoing.

In the right situation, they become a completely different person. When they are relaxed, happy, and surrounded by those that care about them, they can be the light of the circle.

If you are talking about something a quiet person is passionate about, you might have a hard time trying to shut them up.

4)

Quiet People Are Creative And Have Interesting Hobbies.

Stereotypes would make you believe that they only read books and do other boring things which are not true. Reading books are not boring by the way.

Quiet people are passionate about creating stuff and they often have a rich inner life that helps fuel their creativity. Try getting to know a quiet person better and you might find out they have interesting hobbies.

5)

Quiet People Are Great At Observing Others.

While everyone else is talking, the quiet person is listening and observing. They listen and observe to gather information to craft a good response to connect with the person they will speak to more deeply.

Since quiet people are great at observing, they are also able to read the mood well and follow along or strategically change it.

6)

Quiet People Are Often Intelligent.

Some of the smartest people are quiet. The most famous example would be Bill Gates - the billionaire founder of Microsoft. It helps that being quiet is good for your brain health because it gives the brain a chance to wander and reflect.

7)

Quiet People Don't Like Gossip And Think It Is A Waste Of Time.

It is a waste of time. Gossip simply isn't their cup of tea. They don't like to talk about irrelevant things that don't concern them. Because of this, quiet people can be trusted with your secrets. They care about the feelings of others and won't spill your secret over some gossip. If you need someone to listen to your ideas, dreams, and passions, find a quiet person.

8)

Quiet People Are Not Anti-Social.

They are interested in other people and love being around people. Just because they don't speak first or accept every invitation doesn't mean they are not interested in being around others. They prefer small groups or one on one conversations to develop a meaningful connection.

9)

Quiet People Are Naturally Curious And Natural Learners.

This might be one of the few reasons they like speaking less. They rather observe and learn to fuel their thirst for knowledge. They are more interested in learning about the person around them to expand their minds than to open their mouths.

10)

Quiet People Are Not Miserable.

Quiet people enjoy their own company and open up about themselves at their own pace. Even if they don't want to socialize all the time, they are not miserable.

Don't worry about your quiet friend being lonely, they are probably enjoying their solitude.

Do you have quiet friends? Tell me in the comment section.