{"id":1084,"date":"2022-09-30T12:36:19","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T12:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=1084"},"modified":"2022-12-20T12:27:13","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T12:27:13","slug":"quiet-person-traits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Powerful Traits of a Quiet Person That Are Often Misunderstood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we talk about being powerful, we usually imagine someone who is assertive, dynamic, and\u2026 well, loud. But the truth is that being a quiet person has a number of powers too\u2013despite the fact that today\u2019s society often fails to recognize them.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an introvert, then you have probably faced misunderstanding multiple times in your life. All those questions, \u201c<em>Why are you so quiet?\u201d, \u201cDon\u2019t you like to have fun?\u201d, or \u201cDo you hate people<\/em>?\u201d can easily leave you feeling awkward and inadequate.<\/p>\n<p>As if you are doing something wrong. As if you don\u2019t fit in.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, having a quiet personality is much more than staying in on a Friday night or not saying a word at a party. If <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-of-an-introvert\/\">you are an introvert<\/a>, read on to learn about the unique powers of your personality!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#12_Powerful_Traits_of_a_Quiet_Person_That_Are_Often_Misunderstood_in_Our_Society\" title=\"12 Powerful Traits of a Quiet Person That Are Often Misunderstood in Our Society\">12 Powerful Traits of a Quiet Person That Are Often Misunderstood in Our Society<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#1_Introspection\" title=\"1. Introspection\">1. Introspection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#2_Weighing_every_word_and_action_carefully\" title=\"2. Weighing every word and action carefully\">2. Weighing every word and action carefully<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#3_Deep_thinking\" title=\"3. Deep thinking\">3. Deep thinking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#4_Social_pickiness\" title=\"4. Social pickiness\">4. Social pickiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#5_Having_a_rich_inner_life\" title=\"5. Having a rich inner life\">5. Having a rich inner life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#6_Not_caring_about_other_peoples_opinions\" title=\"6. Not caring about other people\u2019s opinions\">6. Not caring about other people\u2019s opinions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#7_Staying_true_to_yourself\" title=\"7. Staying true to yourself\">7. Staying true to yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#8_Great_listening_skills\" title=\"8. Great listening skills\">8. Great listening skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#9_Authenticity\" title=\"9. Authenticity\">9. Authenticity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#10_Patience\" title=\"10. Patience\">10. Patience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#11_Looking_for_quality_communication\" title=\"11. Looking for quality communication\">11. Looking for quality communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#12_Privacy\" title=\"12. Privacy\">12. Privacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/#What_Is_Wrong_with_Being_a_Quiet_Person\" title=\"What Is Wrong with Being a Quiet Person?\">What Is Wrong with Being a Quiet Person?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Powerful_Traits_of_a_Quiet_Person_That_Are_Often_Misunderstood_in_Our_Society\"><\/span>12 Powerful Traits of a Quiet Person That Are Often Misunderstood in Our Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Introspection\"><\/span>1. Introspection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The very word \u2018introvert\u2019 means \u2018turned inward\u2019. Indeed, this personality type spends a great deal of their time in their inner world, being involved in ongoing self-analysis.<\/p>\n<p>This remarkable introspection allows quiet people to know themselves better, think more in-depth, and have a more thoughtful approach to life. They think hard about everything that happens to and around them.<\/p>\n<p>To an outside observer, a quiet person may look like a boring, depressed guy who doesn\u2019t know <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/how-introverts-make-friends\/\">how to make friends<\/a> and have fun.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, that quiet guy is busy making sense of what\u2019s going on in his head and in the surrounding world. In other words, it\u2019s more important for him to <em>process<\/em> day-to-day happenings than to actively participate in them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Weighing_every_word_and_action_carefully\"><\/span>2. Weighing every word and action carefully<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-452\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why-do-i-feel-like-i-dont-belong-anywhere.jpg\" alt=\"why do i feel like i dont belong anywhere\" width=\"1200\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why-do-i-feel-like-i-dont-belong-anywhere.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why-do-i-feel-like-i-dont-belong-anywhere-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why-do-i-feel-like-i-dont-belong-anywhere-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/why-do-i-feel-like-i-dont-belong-anywhere-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our society values decisive folks who think quickly and don\u2019t hesitate to act. That\u2019s not about someone with a quiet personality. These people are quite the opposite: they need time to think over every decision they make and every word they say.<\/p>\n<p>While it may look like introverts are slow and indecisive, this trait has a number of benefits. People who are quiet are less prone to reckless behaviors and emotional decisions. They rely on planning and consider the consequences before they act.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that a quiet person thinks before they speak also means that their words bring value to the conversation and don\u2019t just fill the silence with pointless chitchat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Deep_thinking\"><\/span>3. Deep thinking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Quiet people have the loudest minds.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Remember that quote? It sums it all up. While a quiet person may not say much, they think a lot. Their tendency to analyze everything and everyone, including themselves, leaves them thinking more in-depth.<\/p>\n<p>Most introverts ask themselves existential questions and seek to live meaningful lives. For example, they can be happy with a mediocre career just because they love what they do and their job brings them a sense of meaning.<\/p>\n<p>Quiet people also wonder about their place in the world, as some of them might <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-feel-like-i-dont-belong-anywhere\/\">feel like they don\u2019t belong anywhere<\/a>. It makes sense why.<\/p>\n<p>A quiet <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/deep-thinker-definition-signs\/\">deep thinker<\/a> may often feel alien to today\u2019s shallow society where the majority of people are busy pursuing money, pleasure, and attention.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Social_pickiness\"><\/span>4. Social pickiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remember that annoying question, \u2018<em>Do you even have friends<\/em>?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>People often think that being an introvert means living a reclusive lifestyle, hating everyone, and avoiding every bit of social contact. For most introverts, that\u2019s not true.<\/p>\n<p>While a quiet personality doesn\u2019t equal being a loner, such people tend to be <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/socially-selective-person-signs\/\">socially selective<\/a>. It means that they choose carefully who they can let into their life so that they don\u2019t regret it later.<\/p>\n<p>To someone who doesn\u2019t know them, it may look like an introvert is just a lonely person <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-have-no-friends\/\">no one wants to be friends with<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, the quiet ones do have friends, but they could count them on the fingers of one hand. They don\u2019t care about the quantity\u2013quality means much more to them. Their friends are loyal, like-minded people they can trust and confide in.<\/p>\n<p>In our world of hectic social connections, it can be a great asset to choose lasting, meaningful friendships over random acquaintances.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Having_a_rich_inner_life\"><\/span>5. Having a rich inner life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Because of a quiet person&#8217;s tendency to turn inward, they have a rich inner life. They are never bored alone. They know how to entertain themselves with their favorite pastimes, and they don\u2019t need company to do so.<\/p>\n<p>To a modern person, it can be difficult to spend time by themselves and, most importantly, enjoy it. We are used to constant connection and ubiquitous noise to the point that silence and isolation drive us crazy.<\/p>\n<p>Since most people don\u2019t appreciate solitude, they don\u2019t enjoy themselves when they stay alone. They feel the need to constantly distract themselves with never-ending chatter and fill their heads with loads of pointless information.<\/p>\n<p>However, quiet time is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8591032\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">necessary for our mental health<\/a>, whether we are introverts or extroverts. It\u2019s healthy to turn inward to do some self-analysis and think over the things that are happening in your life and the world.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, enjoying your company and choosing a quiet life can be easily misunderstood by others. A quiet person\u2019s preference for solitary activities may look eccentric and confusing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Not_caring_about_other_peoples_opinions\"><\/span>6. Not caring about other people\u2019s opinions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-436\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me.jpg\" alt=\"no one understands me\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/no-one-understands-me-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A quiet person tends to be more <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/\">independent of other people\u2019s opinions<\/a>. It\u2019s another powerful trait in our world of attention-seekers who need constant validation from others.<\/p>\n<p>Introverts give less importance to being popular, going with the trends, and fulfilling society\u2019s expectations. They may have old-fashioned hobbies or tastes, but they don\u2019t mind it. They may go against the majority\u2019s values and views, and they are fine with this too.<\/p>\n<p>Not depending on the opinions of other people is a great power very few have mastered.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Staying_true_to_yourself\"><\/span>7. Staying true to yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Other people and society constantly impose their ideas and expectations on us. It\u2019s a subtle process we are all involved in. Sometimes it can be difficult to realize whether you do something because this is what you want or whether you are just conforming to someone else\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/how-to-be-true-to-yourself\/\">Not staying true to oneself<\/a> is one of the major reasons why so many people stay in dysfunctional relationships and waste their lives on the jobs they hate.<\/p>\n<p>A quiet person knows better who they are and what they want in life. This gives them the ability to go against societal expectations and ideas imposed by other people. Staying true to themselves is their first priority.<\/p>\n<p>Even though an introvert\u2019s choices may not always make sense to others, they bring the quiet one closer to their purpose in life. And this is one of the most important goals they strive for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Great_listening_skills\"><\/span>8. Great listening skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Because of the constant presence of social media in our lives, we have developed the need to express our opinions all the time. Even on the topics we know little about or in the situations when it\u2019s better to keep quiet.<\/p>\n<p>Just like we react to Facebook posts or comment on YouTube videos, we also feel the need to add to all conversations we are involved in. Just sitting and listening is not an option.<\/p>\n<p>For example, your co-worker is talking about her time in college. What do you do? You are barely listening to her and are just waiting for the moment when you can tell a similar story of your own. Sadly, this is what most people do when they talk to someone.<\/p>\n<p>A lack of genuine interest and the inability to listen to another person are among the most persistent communication problems in today\u2019s society. That\u2019s why quiet people\u2019s listening skills are a real power.<\/p>\n<p>Even though someone who keeps quiet most of the time may come across as <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/aloof-personality-traits\/\">aloof<\/a> or boring, the reality is quite different.<\/p>\n<p>Introverts feel more comfortable in the role of a listening ear. And be sure that when you talk to one, they are paying attention to every word you say instead of just waiting for their turn to speak.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Authenticity\"><\/span>9. Authenticity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gratitude-affirmations.jpg\" alt=\"powerful gratitude affirmations\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gratitude-affirmations.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gratitude-affirmations-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gratitude-affirmations-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/gratitude-affirmations-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a fake society we live in, superficial things like physical looks and nice manners mean more than the essence.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why so many people are busy pretending to be someone else. More successful, outgoing, nice, and attractive than they really are. They do everything to be more like their role models. They do everything to <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/not-everyone-is-going-to-like-you\/\">be liked by everyone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While doing so, it\u2019s easy to lose connection with your true self and end up hiding your opinions and faking your feelings. Sadly, in today\u2019s world, it has become a norm to not say what you mean and to do everything to <em>seem<\/em> (not <em>be<\/em>) nice to others.<\/p>\n<p>A quiet person doesn\u2019t care to impress\u2013they are more focused on staying true to themselves, as we said above. They are not not someone who gives fake compliments to their boss or has nice chitchat with a neighbor they don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, due to an introvert\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/323390943_A_physiological_basis_for_personality_traits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neurobiological setup<\/a>, they have limited energy, which gets drained quickly during social interaction. Faking your facial expressions, saying things you don\u2019t mean, and pretending require even more resources.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why be sure that quiet people are among the most authentic folks you\u2019ll meet. This can be a real power in our fake society.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Patience\"><\/span>10. Patience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Quiet people tend to avoid confrontation because they find it too draining. It\u2019s easier to just <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/empath-shutdown\/\">shut down<\/a> and withdraw from a conflict situation.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, a typical psychological portrait of an introvert is a quiet, patient person who sometimes gives others more chances than they deserve. They also may have difficulties standing up for themselves and voicing their opinions.<\/p>\n<p>No need to say that other people can exploit this trait to their advantage. After all, it\u2019s easy to confuse patience with weakness and use it for your selfish goals.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so hard for today\u2019s egocentric people to appreciate introverts\u2019 quiet power of patience and empathy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Looking_for_quality_communication\"><\/span>11. Looking for quality communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Why are some people so quiet? Why do they avoid small talk and don\u2019t open up easily? Introverts\u2019 dislike for superficial social interaction is one of the most misunderstood behaviors they have. Many assume that people who are quiet are just snobs who suffer from a superiority complex.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not true. As we said above, interaction with others <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/social-battery-definition-recharge\/\">drains an introvert\u2019s social battery<\/a>. So, wouldn\u2019t it make more sense to spend your precious energy resources on more engaging topics than \u2018<em>what\u2019s up\u2019<\/em> and <em>\u2018the weather is nice today, isn\u2019t it<\/em>\u2019?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, a quiet person may consciously avoid friendly neighbors and co-workers, and this may look pretty weird. But it doesn\u2019t mean they are arrogant or <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/jobs-for-people-who-hate-people\/\">hate other people<\/a>. They are just looking for more meaningful communication.<\/p>\n<p>If you tell them about your childhood dreams, your spiritual beliefs, or the greatest disappointments you had in life, they will be more willing to listen. And maybe they will even share a story of their own too.<\/p>\n<p>Social interaction can be much more than exchanging pleasantries, discussing mundane topics, and gossiping about other people.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Privacy\"><\/span>12. Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-770\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/stay-loyal-to-yourself.jpg\" alt=\"stay loyal to yourself\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/stay-loyal-to-yourself.jpg 600w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/stay-loyal-to-yourself-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Privacy is another virtue that gets constantly undervalued in our over-connected society. Sharing the details of your private life online has become the norm. People fall into the trap of self-importance when they get likes to their numerous selfies and posts.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary, quiet people appreciate privacy and personal space a lot. They don\u2019t open up to others easily and they are cautious about sharing the details of their love life with the whole world.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe keeping some things private is a great idea after all. Not everyone is really happy for you or interested to know how you are doing.<\/p>\n<p>Still, some people don\u2019t understand that. They think that if you don\u2019t have Instagram, then you must be some old-fashioned weirdo.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, being a private person with a quiet personality has one more advantage. Such people respect others&#8217; boundaries. They never <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/nosey-people-quotes\/\">get nosy<\/a> and pushy, and bothering others or making them uncomfortable is the last thing they want.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Wrong_with_Being_a_Quiet_Person\"><\/span>What Is Wrong with Being a Quiet Person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of all those society-imposed role models, people who are quiet often feel not good enough. They are not assertive, outgoing, and dynamic enough.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, though, nothing is wrong with being a quiet person. Introversion is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3409988\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">innate<\/a> personality trait that doesn\u2019t need to be fixed or changed. You just need to tailor your lifestyle to your psychological needs.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a much more fulfilling approach than trying hard to turn yourself into someone else just to <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-dont-people-like-me\/\">be more likeable to others<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, other people may sometimes misunderstand your quiet ways, but ultimately, the most important thing is to be at peace with yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we talk about being powerful, we usually imagine someone who is assertive, dynamic, and\u2026 well, loud. But the truth is that being a quiet person has a number of powers too\u2013despite the fact that today\u2019s society often fails to recognize them. If you are an introvert, then you have probably faced misunderstanding multiple times &#8230; <a title=\"12 Powerful Traits of a Quiet Person That Are Often Misunderstood\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quiet-person-traits\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 12 Powerful Traits of a Quiet Person That Are Often Misunderstood\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1085,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[31],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1084"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1084"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1084\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1086,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1084\/revisions\/1086"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}