Someone who is introverted - we can just call that part of her personality. But if it is to the point where it is detrimental to social interaction or making relationships or whatever, is that flaw?
Are there even such things as "flaws in personality"? But surely there are some things, otherwise how can there be so many "improve yourself" books.
People who say, oh I'm just truthful -- can very well just be an asshole without empathy. Truth is not always right at certain times.
People who say, oh I just have a hard time keeping up with old friends -- can very well just suck at making lasting, deep relations with people. We can call that social butterfly, or social ease. Not actually a "flaw", but wouldn't it be "better" if you were able to keep up with old friends? And if the positive if better, then isn't the lack thereof a negative?
People who say, oh I'm just quiet and slow to warm up -- or could just be socially awkward. Again. Isn't it better if you could easily warm up to people?
Not necessarily, of course. And this is probably all touchy subject because who wants to be told that they have a flaw in their personality? Or eh, it's fine - that's just the way I am. Or eh, it's actually a positive because [we need truthful people to call out things, quiet people to understand how to listen, etc etc etc].
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