Cynics are not born; they are made. Introverts are the other way.
Cynicism is not a fork in the road; it's a lifestyle.
The cynic is, more often than not, an introvert. By choice and by nature. And not necessarily in that order.
Note - Does not imply that all introverts are cynics. That's only a privileged few.
The cynic is, more often than not, an introvert. By choice and by nature. And not necessarily in that order.
Note - Does not imply that all introverts are cynics. That's only a privileged few.
Cynics are not negative, they are not pessimists. They are merely not overtly optimistic. A cynic simply does not believe in being a naive bubble-headed daydreamer, walking around vomitting sunshine. There is a subliminal subtlety involved.
For eg, a cynic can be really passionate about dance. Said cynic might be really good at it too. And he dances frequently, if only at 3:30AM in his room. Or breaks into a jig when he's in an unnaturally good mood (unnatural for others, not for him).
But no, he does not dance at clubs, because he does not believe that grinding groins, posteriors and everything-in-between qualifies as dance. Then again, he might not get too many invites from the ladies to dance, not being the last word in sartorial elegance. Not that he resembles a botched botox job, though.
And no, he does not dance at parties, where everyone save him are piss-drunk. And further to that, he does not relish people pulling him onto the floor, yelling "Come on man, DANCE man, teach us some steps man!!". The inevitable hand gesture made at this point is an atypically kind request to go violate yourselves.
Yes, the references used are obvious ones.
Cynics are not mad, depressed or antisocial. Well, antisocial, maybe. Introverts are commonly misunderstood, only the cynic delights in it.
Introverts are not anyone's good deed for the day. Introverts do not need you to get them into the "elite" social circles.
Introverts are not friend/father/brother/husband/son substitutes. They aren't bodyguards, chauffeurs or perennial agony aunts.
Introverts are not free GMAT essay reviewers.
Introverts are not please-like-my-page-I-need-your-support friends.
Introverts are not someone to go ooh and aah over your kid's pic. Some of the cynical ones don't even like kids. These, in particular, don't care and don't want to.
Introverts are a little more than a number, an email address and a facebook page.
Conversations with cynics deserve a special mention. Cynics do prefer keeping to themselves, but they are not, I repeat, not, I repeat yet again, not averse to conversations. However, the following "parts of speech" do not qualify as conversation:
1. "hmmmm.."
2. "k.."
3. "whatever.."
4. "What else?"
5. "LOL" (spelt U-G-H)
6. "ROFL" (spelt G-A-H)
7. "Y 2 thnk dey dd tat wen v hd nt pd d muny?" (What the!)
When you have nothing to say, it is okay to not converse. Simply prolonging it with "Aur kya" (What else) and "Aur kya chal raha hai" (What is happening) just makes the silence more awkward than it needs to be. That applies to phone calls, video conferences, text messages, all ubiquitous forms of multilogue, including comments on social networks. When a just married martyr, puts up a couple pic, or recent parents put up a pic of their newborn, it is okay to just hit "like", instead of going overboard with "Aww, such a sweetu couple", "You both look so good together", "Made for each other", "Rab ne bana di ghodi", "So cuuuuute", "Oyeleee", while Patience's mummy, daddy and grandaddy roll over and squirm uncomfortably in their grave.
SMS lingo can never be spoken of, unless "Kill me, kill me now" forms a part of the same breath. When text messaging, you are saving space, as you squish more info into 160 characters, but what could you possibly be hoping to achieve when you use it in emails, communicator windows and regular conversations? N un4tun8 10denC dat -es d dxnre n d glsre (In regular english - An unfortunate tendency that negates the dictionary and the glossary - an actual statement from a next-gen cousin).
Cynics are not nice; at the very least, they do not want to be. They aren't shrewd or calculative either, since that requires too much work and a single-minded focus. Cynics are just plain indifferent.
Some day, I'm going to be killed in my bed. Or in prison. Or my mind will eventually turn on itself, and on me, with a vehemence it wasn't aware that it possessed, and leave an impression of its knuckles on my skull.
Cynicism may not be the healthiest of choices. But then, it comes down to what helps you sleep at night. Whether it's a strong sense of denial, or the fact that you like someone enough to not want to inflict yourself on them.
For eg, a cynic can be really passionate about dance. Said cynic might be really good at it too. And he dances frequently, if only at 3:30AM in his room. Or breaks into a jig when he's in an unnaturally good mood (unnatural for others, not for him).
But no, he does not dance at clubs, because he does not believe that grinding groins, posteriors and everything-in-between qualifies as dance. Then again, he might not get too many invites from the ladies to dance, not being the last word in sartorial elegance. Not that he resembles a botched botox job, though.
And no, he does not dance at parties, where everyone save him are piss-drunk. And further to that, he does not relish people pulling him onto the floor, yelling "Come on man, DANCE man, teach us some steps man!!". The inevitable hand gesture made at this point is an atypically kind request to go violate yourselves.
Yes, the references used are obvious ones.
Cynics are not mad, depressed or antisocial. Well, antisocial, maybe. Introverts are commonly misunderstood, only the cynic delights in it.
Introverts are not anyone's good deed for the day. Introverts do not need you to get them into the "elite" social circles.
Introverts are not friend/father/brother/husband/son substitutes. They aren't bodyguards, chauffeurs or perennial agony aunts.
Introverts are not free GMAT essay reviewers.
Introverts are not please-like-my-page-I-need-your-support friends.
Introverts are not someone to go ooh and aah over your kid's pic. Some of the cynical ones don't even like kids. These, in particular, don't care and don't want to.
Introverts are a little more than a number, an email address and a facebook page.
Conversations with cynics deserve a special mention. Cynics do prefer keeping to themselves, but they are not, I repeat, not, I repeat yet again, not averse to conversations. However, the following "parts of speech" do not qualify as conversation:
1. "hmmmm.."
2. "k.."
3. "whatever.."
4. "What else?"
5. "LOL" (spelt U-G-H)
6. "ROFL" (spelt G-A-H)
7. "Y 2 thnk dey dd tat wen v hd nt pd d muny?" (What the!)
When you have nothing to say, it is okay to not converse. Simply prolonging it with "Aur kya" (What else) and "Aur kya chal raha hai" (What is happening) just makes the silence more awkward than it needs to be. That applies to phone calls, video conferences, text messages, all ubiquitous forms of multilogue, including comments on social networks. When a just married martyr, puts up a couple pic, or recent parents put up a pic of their newborn, it is okay to just hit "like", instead of going overboard with "Aww, such a sweetu couple", "You both look so good together", "Made for each other", "Rab ne bana di ghodi", "So cuuuuute", "Oyeleee", while Patience's mummy, daddy and grandaddy roll over and squirm uncomfortably in their grave.
SMS lingo can never be spoken of, unless "Kill me, kill me now" forms a part of the same breath. When text messaging, you are saving space, as you squish more info into 160 characters, but what could you possibly be hoping to achieve when you use it in emails, communicator windows and regular conversations? N un4tun8 10denC dat -es d dxnre n d glsre (In regular english - An unfortunate tendency that negates the dictionary and the glossary - an actual statement from a next-gen cousin).
Cynics are not nice; at the very least, they do not want to be. They aren't shrewd or calculative either, since that requires too much work and a single-minded focus. Cynics are just plain indifferent.
Some day, I'm going to be killed in my bed. Or in prison. Or my mind will eventually turn on itself, and on me, with a vehemence it wasn't aware that it possessed, and leave an impression of its knuckles on my skull.
Cynicism may not be the healthiest of choices. But then, it comes down to what helps you sleep at night. Whether it's a strong sense of denial, or the fact that you like someone enough to not want to inflict yourself on them.
