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Are you an introvert or extrovert?

shannajojo
shannajojo Posts: 192 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
I'm an introvert.
I like time to myself.
I like peace and quiet.
I don't like crowds.
I prefer small get togethers to parties.
I shy away from the spotlight.
I prefer talking to someone one on one than many people in a group because I get a.d.d. and easily distracted.
I like being aroun people but only in small doses.
I'm a homebody, but sometimes I get cabin fever.
I can't stand people who are clingy and are co-dependent because I'm not.
I'm a deep, internal thinker. I observe rather than talk in group settings.
If I don't get time to myself, I get cranky.
I don't mind going to movies by myself.
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  • cole_carter
    cole_carter Posts: 174 Member
    I guess I would be an introvert also. I don't like crowds and really loud places.

    I definitely don;t like sitting in rush hour traffic.

    But --->>> I also don't like being alone.
  • Dan112358
    Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
    I don't want to talk about it.
  • avir8
    avir8 Posts: 671 Member
    I'm an introvert with extroverted tendencies meaning I like time to myself, am introspective, but I like doing group activities and can get out of my shell when it's appropriate (or drunk ):drinker:
  • shannajojo
    shannajojo Posts: 192 Member
    I don't want to talk about it.

    Bad day?
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Introvert.

    Generally, it people steal my energy. All people. It takes a lot of energy for me just to talk. People around me have no idea how hard it is for me to form a sentance. I am at work all day long in an extrovert environment. I have to talk to people all day. Communication is a huge part of my job. When I get home from work, I shut down completely. It's really ahrd for people in my life to understand that I need to recharge, and it takes a while. It's not just liek 15 minutes. It takes time. And, I'm not happy about having to talk. I just like to be quiet and have time alone.

    Fortunately, I can do that about half the time now.

    I find it difficult to be in a relationship being the way that I am. It just doesn't really fit. I require a lot of down time. More than most normal people. It's not a physical thing at all. My body is ready to get up and go, but my mind needs a rest from the noise.
  • 2muchsauce
    2muchsauce Posts: 1,078
    I would say extrovert. I have no problems talking to just about anyone
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Extrovert. However, I do prefer a quiet day at home with the family as opposed to some lame party.
  • Intrextovert!..lol
  • LovingLisa2012
    LovingLisa2012 Posts: 775 Member
    I'm an introvert.
    I like time to myself.
    I like peace and quiet.
    I don't like crowds.
    I prefer small get togethers to parties.
    I shy away from the spotlight.
    I prefer talking to someone one on one than many people in a group because I get a.d.d. and easily distracted.
    I like being aroun people but only in small doses.
    I'm a homebody, but sometimes I get cabin fever.
    I can't stand people who are clingy and are co-dependent because I'm not.
    I'm a deep, internal thinker. I observe rather than talk in group settings.
    If I don't get time to myself, I get cranky.

    well since you described me so well, I decided to just quote you (minus the movies, I go with hubby, but not really into movies)
  • 7funnygirl7
    7funnygirl7 Posts: 1,176
    I'm a bit of both :bigsmile: :devil:
  • trojanbb
    trojanbb Posts: 1,297 Member
    strong introvert. I can non-awkwardly express myself around others, but I prefer keeping to myself most of the time.
  • samra2012
    samra2012 Posts: 715
    Extrovert... like to talk:bigsmile:
  • 7funnygirl7
    7funnygirl7 Posts: 1,176
    I would say extrovert. I have no problems talking to just about anyone
    You never talk to me... :sad: :tongue:
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    I guess an introvert but I do like going out occasionally. I just have a low tolerance for people and for stupidity. Possibly because my expecations of people are too high in this day and age.
  • Janet9906
    Janet9906 Posts: 546 Member
    Extrovert until I gained all the weight, then for 14 years I was an intovert and now I'm back to my old self, total extrovert :smile:
  • shaynak112
    shaynak112 Posts: 751 Member
    I'm an introvert. Grrrr anxiety :(
  • CaLaurie
    CaLaurie Posts: 178
    I'm an introvert.
    I like time to myself.
    I like peace and quiet.
    I don't like crowds.
    I prefer small get togethers to parties.
    I shy away from the spotlight.
    I prefer talking to someone one on one than many people in a group because I get a.d.d. and easily distracted.
    I like being aroun people but only in small doses.
    I'm a homebody, but sometimes I get cabin fever.
    I can't stand people who are clingy and are co-dependent because I'm not.
    I'm a deep, internal thinker. I observe rather than talk in group settings.
    If I don't get time to myself, I get cranky.
    I don't mind going to movies by myself.

    Yep, that about describes me, too!
  • rm830
    rm830 Posts: 531 Member
    Extrovert. However, I do prefer a quiet day at home with the family as opposed to some lame party.

    Same here...I do love being around people but I'm not big on clubs/bars/parties.
  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    introvert
  • angelicarubi
    angelicarubi Posts: 148 Member
    I'm an introvert with extroverted tendencies meaning I like time to myself, am introspective, but I like doing group activities and can get out of my shell when it's appropriate (or drunk ):drinker:

    this^^^^^^^^
  • shannajojo
    shannajojo Posts: 192 Member
    Introvert.

    Generally, it people steal my energy. All people. It takes a lot of energy for me just to talk. People around me have no idea how hard it is for me to form a sentance. I am at work all day long in an extrovert environment. I have to talk to people all day. Communication is a huge part of my job. When I get home from work, I shut down completely. It's really ahrd for people in my life to understand that I need to recharge, and it takes a while. It's not just liek 15 minutes. It takes time. And, I'm not happy about having to talk. I just like to be quiet and have time alone.

    Fortunately, I can do that about half the time now.

    I find it difficult to be in a relationship being the way that I am. It just doesn't really fit. I require a lot of down time. More than most normal people. It's not a physical thing at all. My body is ready to get up and go, but my mind needs a rest from the noise.

    I'm the same way. I require lots of time to myself. I have always been that way, and thought something was wrong with me.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Introvert.
  • mandipandi75
    mandipandi75 Posts: 6,035 Member
    I'm an innie but I like outties
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    Extrovert. My husband doesn't like to leave me alone at places because he knows when he comes back there's a good chance I've started talking to someone :laugh:
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    Introvert
  • Sometimes the whole introvert/extrovert thing seems to be a false dichotomy like Democrat/Republican!

    Since I suffer from a terminal condition called Engineering Career Syndrome (not sure what color ribbon that gets...), I must be an introvert of the most pernicious kind. Reminds me of my favorite joke about engineers:

    Q: How can you tell if an engineer is extroverted?


    A: Because when they talk to you, they stare at YOUR shoes rather than their OWN!


    And one other thing....how can ANYONE be introverted in this Brave New World of Facebook? I have hundreds of "friends"!
  • blonde71
    blonde71 Posts: 955 Member
    Used to be an introvert but now am an extrovert.
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Introvert. I have crushes all the time and then retreat like lightning when the person shows any interest in me!! lol:noway:...but i dont like doing a lot of fun stuff alone.
  • I'm an introvert.
    I love to be alone.
    I'm extremely awkward.
    It's an effort to make conversation with people.
    I'm afraid of people.
    I hide out in my room and watch movies for days sometimes.
    I like to workout ALONE.
    I don't like to spend too much time with friends.
    I hate small talk.

    I love being an introvert :)
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    I am so shy.....:noway:
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