Well....most conversation can't be edited or worded as eloquently as we can write it (even when ppl THINK they sound brilliant). I think MOST people dumb themselves down when it comes to small talking because they don't want to bombard each other with brain busting conversation ON TOP of all the work they are already trying to avoid. When people are talking about the kids or the new recipe they tried or something that stood out to them in the news, they often are simply trying to remind themselves that they aren't alone on this planet...nor are they alone in their need for a break from thinking. I kind of envy how extroverts aren't afraid to look dumb and speak their minds. When some introvert thinks they singlehandedly came up with a brilliant idea, it probably came on the coattails of hearing an extrovert get it wrong when taking the first crack at conceptualizing a solution out loud. One thing I have never liked about introversion is constantly feeling the need to edit and verify my thoughts. "I" could almost stand for "Insecure" as much as "Introvert". Strength and weakness can be found in all types so I think its wise to respect differences than condemn them or you limit what u can learn from them.
Guest ISTJ (not verified)says...
Well....most conversation can't be edited or worded as eloquently as we can write it (even when ppl THINK they sound brilliant). I think MOST people dumb themselves down when it comes to small talking because they don't want to bombard each other with brain busting conversation ON TOP of all the work they are already trying to avoid. When people are talking about the kids or the new recipe they tried or something that stood out to them in the news, they often are simply trying to remind themselves that they aren't alone on this planet...nor are they alone in their need for a break from thinking. I kind of envy how extroverts aren't afraid to look dumb and speak their minds. When some introvert thinks they singlehandedly came up with a brilliant idea, it probably came on the coattails of hearing an extrovert get it wrong when taking the first crack at conceptualizing a solution out loud. One thing I have never liked about introversion is constantly feeling the need to edit and verify my thoughts. "I" could almost stand for "Insecure" as much as "Introvert". Strength and weakness can be found in all types so I think its wise to respect differences than condemn them or you limit what u can learn from them.