Do introverts have poor social skills?


Do introverts have poor social skills? More importantly, the understanding that introverts lack social skills are not necessarily true. Many introverts function very well in social situations (Costa and McCrae, 2006), although they might prefer to avoid them due to the overwhelming feeling by too much social engagement (Helgoe, 2008).


What are the negative traits of introverts?

7 disadvantages of being an introvert
  • Introverts often get labeled as weird or snobbish. ...
  • Introverts don't always get the party invitation. ...
  • Introverts have a harder time standing out on social media. ...
  • Introverts can get overlooked. ...
  • Introverts can struggle to expand their networks. ...
  • Introverts may not score as many dates.