Forcing Introverts To Speak In Class, There Are Better Ways By Tara Malone

Susan Cain, a well known and appreciated writer from America in the field of psychology, recently held a speech on one of the famous TED talks and entirely captured me by trying to give the audience an understanding of introversion.

Susan Cain’s Ted Talk The Power Of Introverts brought a new conversation to society in how introverts are treated. Five years ago (when this took place) this topic was not very well discussed, which made this piece very eye opening for some. Using Aristotle's appeals: logos and pathos, as well as a comparative argument in her ted talk, Cain persuades viewers that we as a society oppress/shame introverts, not allowing them to strive or be themselves in our now extroverted society. She advocates for a more balanced society that serves both introverts and extroverts instead of just extroverts.

I have always been a quiet person in class, I did not like to socialize much because I have always felt that only pretty people can make other people interested in. With my crooked teeth in freshman year I have always carried that awkward smile around me, I was not confident of my hair clothes just my overall appearance. I’m always worried about how to look pretty at school and to attract my favorite guy in class, but never once i thought about my grade. Growing up in a typical asian family, my parents and my relatives always ask about my grades. Whether when we're eating or shopping. Of course I lied that im doing god in school and got a lot of compliments for being such a diloigent student but i was totally the opposite.

In her article Shyness: Evolutionary Tactic? author Susan Cain addresses many of the preconceived notions society has against introverted people. Cain argues that society tends to favor the outgoing and extroverted and shames those who prefer to be alone rather than socialize. The author utilizes certain writing strategies as a way to change her audience’s original views surrounding introversion. Cain’s use of comparing and contrasting, specific examples, and strong transitions that bridge various ideas to each other make her argument, that introverts are essential to society, much more persuasive.

Susan Cain’s “Power of Introverts” talk was all about the importance of people who are considered introvertly inclined in our society. In her talk, she described first how her family influenced her in being an introvert. Reading is her family’s social activity and that one can roam around through his or her own imagination. She also discussed about her memorable summer camp story where she has discovered the way extrovert people live and tried to shift in this kind of life. With all these changes in her life she never left her introverted life and espoused the ideas that when it comes to creativity and leadership, the society needs introverts and the things where they excel most. She explained that introversion is how one responds to stimulation including social stimulation which is different from a person being shy – the fear of social judgment.

Freshman year I had found a good group of friends that I felt comfortable around. I was building a lot of social confidence; I was determined to get that same confidence in the classroom. I had the mindset of putting my education before hanging out with friends. Speaking up in the classroom started to become more natural to me. I discovered I was good at mastering small details and became intrigued by specific topics like the creation of the United States Federal Reserve. Though I still am rarely the first to jump into a conversation in the classroom, I always look for opportunities to display the intellect I kept silent for so

Susan Cain is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. Since graduating Cain has become the chief revolutionary and co-founder of the Quiet Revolution and the co-founder of the Quiet Schools Network and the Quiet Leadership Institute. Cain is also the author of the bestsellers Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for almost three years and was named the #1 best book of the year by Fast Company magazine. The goal of the Quiet Revolution is to unlock the power of introverts for the benefits of everyone which was discussed in the TED talk that is being analyzed in this essay. The TED talk “The power of introverts” has been viewed over 17 million times and was named one of Bill Gates all-time favorite talks. The purpose of this speech was to inform the audience about how introversion is not what most people make it out to be. Throughout her speech, Cain compares and contrast introversion with extroversion and

Introversion is usually associated with being shy, however this association is false. Susan Cain, author of “QUIET: The Power of Introverts” explains in a Ted Talk video how introversion is the response to stimulation while shyness is the fear of social judgment. In our culture both qualities according to Susan can be shameful and discouraged, on the other hand extraversion is valued. Therefore, Susan argues that introversion should be encouraged since they bring extraordinary talents that are often kept hidden from the world. The examples provided by Susan allowed the audience insight of how introversion is discouraged in multiple settings.

When I was a child, I was very shy and passive, so I didn’t’t like to speak in public. My mother seriously worried about my introverted character since she had talked with my teacher about the problem. After that, she enrolled me in speech class and when I came home, she asked me whether I presented in class or not. In the day when I expressed my opinions or asked something to my teacher, she praised me highly and her face looked so bright. As her praises reinforced me, I gradually overcame my shyness and I changed into an outgoing person.

The SmartMeasure Learning Style survey found that I am a solitary learner, which perfectly describes how I learn and perform within the workplace. When tasked with pressing assignments and impending deadlines, I like to retreat to a quiet place where I can focus on completing my tasks without interruptions. However, I have learned that individuals with different learning styles can view solitary learners as introverts, socially awkward, or antisocial.

Apparently only 12% of the population is more introverted than I am. I was that rare teenager whose parents actually had to encourage him to spend time with friends and who had to ask me "so when are you going to get a date" - a shocking question from a parent even for a thirty-something. However, overall I find this measure of extroversion also to be of limited value. I am after all a public school teacher, a profession that I indicated I extremely enjoy because of the interaction it allows with students and colleagues. After hours though I like to "cacoon" in my classroom or home, which sometimes seem to be the same

As a college student, I learned that I have characteristics of being and extrovert and an introvert. Within that statement I say I have both of the characteristics, because I am just not one. I can be shy and quiet most times depending on who I’m around or if I am by myself in public. Don’t get me wrong though depending on the class or group of people I’m with, I will communicate, it is more based on how comfortable I feel around others. For example, in my general psychology class, I didn’t really speak much, I did more listening than anything because I barely knew any of the classmates and majority of the class were freshman. Another example is in my Personality psychology class, I spoke more because I’ve either been around majority

An introvert is a person that gathers their energy from within and requires time alone and would prefer to communicate by ways such as email and by writing and maybe texting they seem to prefer not to talk face to face and are not great public speakers. Introverts are often said to be reserved. They are often said to enjoy the quiet and this is what

Introverts are people who spend time thinking and reflecting before they act. Their motivation is internal, which might end up closing them off from the world around them. Introverts usually prefer one-to-one relationships, and only express intimacy with a few family members or close friends. Introverts also love doing activities that allow them to be put in an organizational position. Occasionally, introverts will shut down and close off from all of those around them. Personally, I believe that is a completely accurate description of myself. I also plan out my days ahead of time, and I love being able to put things together. While I sometimes I think that it is a negative thing, I do tend to close off from my circle, which happens to be very small. If I do get to meet my goal of being a teacher, my introversion definitely yields to potential for problems. Getting out of my shell would be a challenge, without a doubt. That being said, my introversion is mostly geared towards others my age. I am usually very comfortable around people that are older or younger than I am, which makes me believe I would probably be okay. Other than having to overcome the challenge of opening up, being an introvert does have upsides, such as having an urge to get things done.

According to many psychologists and other social experts, there exist two major social behaviors that are widely adopted globally by a person as they mature into young adulthood: extraversion or introversion. Extroverts are expressive individuals who appear to be energized and enjoy seeking activities that involve socialization with others where as a reserved individual (introvert) prefers solitary pursuits where he or she often partakes in a favorite pastime. In her novel Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength, Laurie Helgoe statistically explores the fact that more than one half of the American populace claims to be reticent and encourages those folks to embrace their natural selves (“Book Details” 1). Introverts