5 Ways Introverts Intimidate People

Are you an introvert who's tired of being misunderstood or labeled as "intimidating"? From our quiet nature to our tendency to think before speaking, introverts often give off signals that can be misinterpreted by others. Introverts often face a stigma that they are intimidating, unapproachable, or even unfriendly. This perception can be frustrating for introverts who feel misunderstood and unfairly judged. It can also be a barrier to forming meaningful connections and relationships. So we made this video to reduce the stigma.

If you're an introvert looking to better understand yourself or someone who's trying to better understand the introverts in your life, join us as we delve into the world of introversion and share some common behaviors that can lead to misunderstandings.

Writer: Brandi Ortiz
Editor: Rida Batool
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[kyndrablankenship]

I think another reason people find introverts intimidating is that old quote, 'Watch out for the quiet ones'.

[And-ljgb]

As an introvert myself, I would rather be seen as intimidating than weak and prone to exploitation. If people have to think twice before engaging with me, it's a positive more often than it's a negative.

[southnorth]

Introverts are intimidating because anyone interested in getting to know them has to put in effort; but with the high risk of being rejected by them. Introverts can be very selective & can see foolishness from a mile away.

[Concavinator]

As an introvert I can say I’m not intimidated
Im the one who gets intimidated by everyone 💀

[maxmanchik]

If someone called me intimidating, I would be literally laughing 😂
Cause calling me intimidating feels like seeing a cat and saying that it's a lion

[URAWESOME]

As an introvert, I’ve found people get bored with me in a weird way.

I had a coworker say you’re boring me. She didn’t like that I kept to myself after some shallow conversation. I replied with, I’m not your entertainment, I’m your coworker.

The argument portion is completely accurate. I hate showing emotion and have always tried arguing logically. In some contexts it seems to make things worse.

I love my quiet time. My alone time. I am laying in a comfy bed right now alone. I have lovely people who understand this in my life. Friends who know I’m not the one to invite to things, but am the one to tell me how it went.

[ORProductionss]

0:32 1. Separate from society
1:33 2. Big brained
2:40 3. The awkward silence
3:27 4. Emotions under wraps
4:19 5. Easy to read

[iammuncher]

as an introvert, i try to smile to not intimidate people but im too introverted to smile at others 😭

[neofulcrum]

Back in middle school, Someone caught me talking to myself alone when I was just thinking and they thought I was crazy. I believed it too since no one else in my class did it.

[milarosenrot]

I’ve been told by lots of people that they thought I look annoying or snob just because I stay in my silence and then after talking to me say ohh but actually you’re so sweet. People wants attention so much and when we sit quiet somewhere and don’t need that attention they feel like it’s a rude thing. It’s sad.

[alonzor]

Being independent, having a strong mindset and personality is what you work to build your whole life I will never change that

[iamsquidzy]

Being intimidating isn’t a bad thing. The person who considers you intimidating is their problem, not yours. Keep doing you. If people are too afraid to actually get to know you, they not meant to be apart of your circle.

[jasonkara]

Introverts are also able to when arguing with someone, hold their feelings until the other person questions them so much, they explode

[tigerx]

I'm that guy who's quiet and reserved. I tend to separate myself but still have few friends. Multi-talented, I've realized that I pick most things up quickly. Most of my awkwardness is forcing words to come out but since I can't really interact without stumbling over my words it makes me not want to talk. But still have my thoughts keep me held together. I can be walking around or stretching and I'll have videos as background noise. If I'm mad about something I don't feel awkward for some reason. And I even become observant at times. I don't think I've been told I'm intimidating, just reserved.

[Lilly-dgxc]

I have never been called intimidating by anyone because I’m introverted. People have always just called me shy or weird. 🤷‍♀

[AspieGamer]

I'm an introvert and I'm glad not to be like everyone else. Too bad people fear us when they don't realize how scared they are. Our society has been horribly breaking and is breaking harder than ever.

[TheJxwBreaker]

"The quietest one in the room is the deadliest"

-Bruce Lee

[Matthias.Halliday]

I always find myself staring at random people without even knowing it

[franchottwoodjr]

I am introvert so people don't like me because I am silent.

[insomniac_lover]

As an introvert, I've been told or asked by many things, other than sayin I look intimidating, such as:
"Why are you sitting alone?
"Is something wrong?"
"You look upset" and the classic one, "can you talk?"
I never knew that those words can be my strength but also my weakness. It's fun getting to know myself better as an introvert.