Comments on: Do People Who Speak Up Have Better Financial Outcomes in Life?

By: Marty

Marty — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:06:16 +0000

Extroverts complain, can be extremely aggressive, and do get their way until there are layoffs, etc. Then those of us who are introverts and great workers keep getting our paychecks. We also do not have the heart attacks as many divorces, etc.

By: proudest

proudest — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:05:51 +0000

There are also extraverts that lean toward chronic “foot-in-mouth” disease – the natural disposition for gab does not necessarily mean you only show your good side. Just thought I’d mention the downside, just for the sake of balance.
Also, I’m not sure if “extravert” equals “Type A dominant personality.” I think it might just refer to how comfortable you are with social interaction, which – I completely agree with you – definitely helps in life.

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By: Financial Uproar

Financial Uproar — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:06:24 +0000

Fascinating discussion!

While I’m a dominant introvert, I’ve been able to trick people into thinking I’m more outgoing. It all comes down to comfort level. I’m much better in small groups rather than big gatherings for example, and for that reason I avoid parties. So I think if an introvert recognizes their shortcomings, they can appear more outgoing.

Another thing to consider is the way technology has made an introvert’s life better. It’s much easier for me to fire off an email to someone who I’m not terribly comfortable talking to. I’m much more likely to complain about something over email. It’s just easier than dealing with a person face to face or over the phone.

I’m new to the blogging game, so if this is out of line I apologize, but I’d like to invite your readers to check out my brand new blog, Financial Uproar. Darwin, feel free to banish this comment forever if I have stepped over the line.

By: Personal Finance Student

Personal Finance Student — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:12:31 +0000

Am I an extrovert or the introvert one?? Well, thanks for the post Darwin.
You give me a good thought on this one. I’m starting to figure out myself which I am.

Good Luck!

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:17:21 +0000

I do remember you, you were sitting on the same side of the table as I was, until I butted my way into your convo for a little bit! I didn’t want to presumption to assume you remembered me HAHAHAH

I think the reason I related so deeply with this post is that My Wife LOVES to complain, sometimes it works in my favor like, and sometimes I just get embarrassed

By: Darwin

Darwin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:02:36 +0000

Hi Evan,
Funny you mention it. You do know me – we met at the Blogger event in NYC! Yeah, you’re an extrovert if memory serves me. I probably didn’t make an impression on you because I’m not. I was talking w Pinyo, Flexo and the Turbotax crew most of the night. You’re right that complaining doesn’t necessarily equal extrovert. It was one idea that led to the other for this article – and my wife tends to exhibit those behaviors rather routinely, and I don’t but correlation is not necessarily causation as you pointed out. However, I think there generally are at least some indirect relationships – i.e. someone who is introverted is less inclined to speak up in general – whether it’s a compliment or a complaint. Someone who is extroverted is more likely to speak in general – whether it’s a compliment or a complaint.

Fin Engr – similar point; thanks for pointing out as well.

Stephanie – correct, these stereotypes can be rather annoying. It’s a continuum, not black and white.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:48:03 +0000

Many good points were raised above and I’m glad that this is being intelligently debated. Mostly what I dislike is when people are dismissed or embraced because others buy into some stupid shallow stereotype about them. For instance I consider myself somewhat introverted, but I do different kinds of public speaking/working with the public just about every day, and I love it and like to think I’m quite good at it. But I do like my quiet time too. What’s the point of talking all the time, if you don’t have anything intelligent to say? And how can you have anything intelligent to say, if you don’t spend time reading and thinking?

By: FinEngr

FinEngr — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:24:30 +0000

Introversion does not equate to lack of intelligence or an unwillingness to jump into opportunities. Taking the snippets from your MBA class – it’s where you draw you’re energy from. Being extroverted (as I myself am – somewhat atypical engineer profile), will only expose you to more people, and therefore opportunities.

As far as complaining, that almost ties more into our cultural expectations. Too many people tip-toe around what is considered PC and are afraid of offend anyone. Haggling/Complaining have somehow fallen into this category.

By: Kyle C.

Kyle C. — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:54:04 +0000

The thing about society is you can’t have a successful business without having both types of people. If everyone in a department, division, or corporation were extroverts they would constantly be working to upstage each other. Plus with all extroverts who would do the computer programming right? I think extroverts do have an advantage in things like salary negotiation and even job interviews. An extrovert will tend to come off possibly more presentable and less reserved and that kind of confidence can get you places.