Comments on: Introverts (Cats) & Extroverts (Dogs) Need Each Other (video)

By: Pup Fan

Pup Fan — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:45:44 +0000

I had saved this one to watch and I finally had a chance. First, I was immediately taken in by the awesomely quirky drawings.

I love the use of Jobs and the Woz as an example too. It really is amazing how our skills can all complement each other in such a way to create a really fantastic result.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:36 +0000

I only just now had a chance to watch this and I think it was really interesting, and very true. We all have skills to lend, no matter how vocal we are about them. It sometimes takes an extrovert to recognize a good idea and take it to the next level.
I am wondering though if there are many people who are “true” introverts or extroverts. We all have our moments of both, in which sometimes we just can’t handle the thought of social interaction and others in which we get more excited as we share. It seems everyone is kind of a mix both, only the percentages of each may vary. I don’t know if it’s my introversion that prevents me from speaking up or my extreme shyness. My husband is a definite introvert, he may be one of the few who is almost 100%. However, he isn’t remotely shy and has no problem speaking if he feels it worthwhile.

I’ve definitely never seen dogs as more extroverted or cats as more introverted. Like people each dog or cat has his own personality. There are introverted dogs and extroverted cats.

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:55:35 +0000

That video is pretty cool! I enjoyed watching the designs being drawn, and I love the artwork. I do tend to be an introvert, and I prefer to listen as opposed to opening my mouth to show what I don’t know. However, when there’s a topic I feel very knowledgeable about, or an idea I feel passionate about, I don’t hold back from expressing my opinion then. I just don’t tend to blow hot air about what I don’t know about.

By: Teri and the cats of Curlz and Swirlz

Teri and the cats of Curlz and Swirlz — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:53:10 +0000

I liked the video…yes, her voice was a bit annoying, but heck, I don’t have to live with her, just listen to her for 15 minutes (anyway, that’s what I explain to staff who are irritated by a client, hahameow. I am very extroverted if I feel the people around me want to learn and hear what I have to say. I am not one for inane chatter or lunchtime ramblings.

By: Vicki Cook

Vicki Cook — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:01:36 +0000

In reply to Vicki Cook.

Let me rephrase that – I should have said ” I am an introverted cat person and my partner is an extroverted dog person.” Being an introvert doesn’t necessarily mean you prefer cats over dogs (although that is the popular perception). There certainly are extroverted cat people and introverted dog people.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:47:50 +0000

Silas is definitely the opposite of a social butterfly. But he’s also a “cat like” dog in a lot of other ways–he bats his toys around, he pounces, and he is fastidiously clean.

By: caren gittleman

caren gittleman — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:17:17 +0000

your “lack of inspiration” became our reward! LOVED THIS!!

I am a “mix” of introvert/extrovert…most that know me think I am a complete extrovert because I know how to “put it on” when I want to. That being said, I HATE being in large groups of people. When I go out I prefer dinners that are one-on-one…and I desperately need and crave my alone time.

Now…I will shoot the theory of cats being introverts and dogs being extroverts to hell. I have an EXTROVERTED “people” cat and a dog who is an INTROVERT! My dog has a more enthusiastic portrayal of his emotions but when it comes to people…he hides BEHIND our cat 🙂

By: dawn

dawn — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:46:54 +0000

I have Susan Cain’s book on my list of books to read. I do think as an introvert I get underestimated when I first start working somewhere (“Do you remember how quiet Dawn was when she first started?”). But I am not afraid to speak up when I feel I have something to contribute. I can get so passionate and because I usually don’t present ideas unless I have sources to back my idea they probably wish I stayed the same quiet person. I learned back in school that I was the one who lost out by not speaking up. I might not be 100% comfortable doing it, but the benefits make it worth it.

I do not like the dog=extrovert, cat=introvert comparison. I think it adds to the stereotypes and does nothing to indicate the shades of grey to both personality types. I think their use in this video was more to indicate opposites rather than align each species with a personality type.

By: Vicki Cook

Vicki Cook — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:42:22 +0000

Really interesting video Pamela. Now I have to read the book! BTW – I’m a introvert (cat person) and my partner is an extrovert (dog person).

By: RumpyDog!

RumpyDog! — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:28:49 +0000

Jen here with a secret: I’m a major introvert. However, I have learned throughout my life to accept this aspect of myself and to learn how to be more outgoing in public when it suits my needs.

True, my ideas are not usually the ones that are the most dynamic, but I do speak up and speak my mind, and sometimes people actually listen.

I also know that when it comes to people, they like being entertained, but they like being listened to even more. I think that was what Dale Carnegie was trying to say in his book.