Why so many people don’t understand introverts

A lot of people have a misconception about introverts that they are shy or arrogant. On the contrary, a proper knowledge about the differences between introverts and extroverts growing up may prove otherwise, reported ideapod.com.
‘Introverts get energy from within and lose energy when they have too much external stimulation. They recharge by removing or reducing external stimulation and by nurturing their own thoughts and feelings.’
Studies say introverts are not exactly easy to understand. They do not usually open up about what they are thinking rather prefer to keep thoughts to themselves.
‘Introverts are quiet at times, thoughtful, non-reactive.’ People often misjudge them as arrogant or vain, which they are not in most of the cases.
‘Society has a funny perception of silence. It’s as if something is terribly wrong if someone just wants to sit quietly by himself.’
‘Introverts like silence and solitude because it’s during quiet times that many people, not just introverts, produce billion-dollar ideas!’
‘Are you an introvert?’