introvert or extrovert?

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  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
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    According to the tests I've taken, I'm split almost exactly down the middle between introvert and extrovert.
  • hmuh
    hmuh Posts: 379 Member
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    Introvert :)

    Here's a great article:
    Forbe's. The Secret Power of Introverts
    http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/01/26/the-secret-power-of-introverts/
  • jinjin8
    jinjin8 Posts: 220 Member
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    Introvert. I am socialable and enjoy being around people but I do find I need to recharge on my own.
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
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    forced extrovert. LOVE ME DAMNIT!
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,735 Member
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    One thing introverts hate: Small talk. We like to talk when we have something worthwhile to say about a subject, and we can go on for hours. But just talking for the sake of talking, that's a no no. I hate when people, especially strangers, expect me to do that, lol. Like, why can't you just sit there and enjoy the silence already, sheesh. XD

    ...and listening to others talk about insignificant minutiae is even worse. this is why i don't bother with twitter. i just don't care to read a constant stream of musings from strangers in 140 characters or less.
  • janiecrake
    janiecrake Posts: 60 Member
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    Wow that's a really interesting definition. I was an extrovert until I was bullied at school at age 10-12, then I became very distrustful of people and became a bit OCD and had panic attacks etc as a teenager. I'm an introvert but it's taken me most of my life to accept that's how I am and to stop trying to be something I'm not. My daughter is age 14 and quite introverted, I've been trying to get her to be accepting of that, rather than feel the odd one out because she's not into socialising etc with her peers. Strangely I am a lecturer, and regularly stand up in front of 40 or more strangers, but I loved acting at school, and they are very much the same thing. :)
  • Flossie1981
    Flossie1981 Posts: 160 Member
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    Mainly introvert but have become more extrovert as I have got older, although find some social situations very strange at times. I think my job has made me have to be more extroverted.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,735 Member
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    Wow that's a really interesting definition. I was an extrovert until I was bullied at school at age 10-12, then I became very distrustful of people and became a bit OCD and had panic attacks etc as a teenager. I'm an introvert but it's taken me most of my life to accept that's how I am and to stop trying to be something I'm not. My daughter is age 14 and quite introverted, I've been trying to get her to be accepting of that, rather than feel the odd one out because she's not into socialising etc with her peers. Strangely I am a lecturer, and regularly stand up in front of 40 or more strangers, but I loved acting at school, and they are very much the same thing. :)

    i purposely didn't define either term. for me, introverts basically prefer to be alone over being in a crowd. they enjoy their own company more than the company of others (most of the time). extroverts are the opposite. they enjoy the interaction with other people. that's the distinction i make. however, for the record, here are the actual definitions...

    http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introvert
    http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extrovert
  • Flossie1981
    Flossie1981 Posts: 160 Member
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    One thing introverts hate: Small talk. We like to talk when we have something worthwhile to say about a subject, and we can go on for hours. But just talking for the sake of talking, that's a no no. I hate when people, especially strangers, expect me to do that, lol. Like, why can't you just sit there and enjoy the silence already, sheesh. XD

    This ^^^ is me!
  • ArchangelMJ
    ArchangelMJ Posts: 308 Member
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    I think this is a good blog post as well. It takes note of two musicians, Michael Jackson and David Lee Roth, and compares the way they speak and engage.

    http://theintuitivemusician.com/are-you-an-introvert-or-an-extravert-are-you-sure/


    Apparently, based on the Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS) personality test, there are all these sub groups for introversion and extroversion that get quite complex.

    I haven't taken the test yet, but it can be done here:

    http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    Wow that's a really interesting definition. I was an extrovert until I was bullied at school at age 10-12, then I became very distrustful of people and became a bit OCD and had panic attacks etc as a teenager. I'm an introvert but it's taken me most of my life to accept that's how I am and to stop trying to be something I'm not. My daughter is age 14 and quite introverted, I've been trying to get her to be accepting of that, rather than feel the odd one out because she's not into socialising etc with her peers. Strangely I am a lecturer, and regularly stand up in front of 40 or more strangers, but I loved acting at school, and they are very much the same thing. :)

    I was a teacher and I found that to be no big deal, which is definitely strange. I think it's because I was in charge of the situation. It was my classroom and I knew exactly what I wanted to say, etc. Also it's a lot more structured. I don't like the uncertainty of unstructured social interactions.
  • Sparkle_Princess
    Sparkle_Princess Posts: 926
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    very introverted but people say Im a little extroverted as well
  • ArchangelMJ
    ArchangelMJ Posts: 308 Member
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    Wow that's a really interesting definition. I was an extrovert until I was bullied at school at age 10-12, then I became very distrustful of people and became a bit OCD and had panic attacks etc as a teenager. I'm an introvert but it's taken me most of my life to accept that's how I am and to stop trying to be something I'm not. My daughter is age 14 and quite introverted, I've been trying to get her to be accepting of that, rather than feel the odd one out because she's not into socialising etc with her peers. Strangely I am a lecturer, and regularly stand up in front of 40 or more strangers, but I loved acting at school, and they are very much the same thing. :)

    I was a teacher and I found that to be no big deal, which is definitely strange. I think it's because I was in charge of the situation. It was my classroom and I knew exactly what I wanted to say, etc. Also it's a lot more structured. I don't like the uncertainty of unstructured social interactions.

    Aw, yes, structure is very important. It explains why so many artists and actors are introverted and yet capable of performing so well. When things are rehearsed and planned, it's much easier to be confidant and in control of the situation. In school, I found that if I prepared a speech and rehearsed it or was allowed to read it, I'd do quite well. If I'm left to just talk on my own I'm a hot mess, lol.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
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    I'm shy
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,735 Member
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    I'm shy

    i call shenanigans!
  • Diary_Queen
    Diary_Queen Posts: 1,314 Member
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    Friends, family and even strangers can tell that I'm an extreme, bubbly, outgoing, straight forward, in-your-face EXXXXXXXXXXXXXXTROVERT! I love people, love interacting with them, never meet a stranger and make friends easily... however, that also means that I feel I require a large amount of mental stimulation and human interaction. I get sullen and moody when all of my friends are too busy or not attentive or when they're feeling introverted. I don't understand introverts at all and find them very fascinating. When things aren't fast-paced in my life and challenging (whether 'good' challenging or 'bad' challenging), then I find myself to get bored very easily. I want to be going and doing something 24/7 and have insomnia issues... I rarely slow down and I love having a jam-packed day.
  • camrunner
    camrunner Posts: 363
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    Introvert... but what do you expect? It's the internet.
  • janiecrake
    janiecrake Posts: 60 Member
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    Wow that's a really interesting definition. I was an extrovert until I was bullied at school at age 10-12, then I became very distrustful of people and became a bit OCD and had panic attacks etc as a teenager. I'm an introvert but it's taken me most of my life to accept that's how I am and to stop trying to be something I'm not. My daughter is age 14 and quite introverted, I've been trying to get her to be accepting of that, rather than feel the odd one out because she's not into socialising etc with her peers. Strangely I am a lecturer, and regularly stand up in front of 40 or more strangers, but I loved acting at school, and they are very much the same thing. :)

    I was a teacher and I found that to be no big deal, which is definitely strange. I think it's because I was in charge of the situation. It was my classroom and I knew exactly what I wanted to say, etc. Also it's a lot more structured. I don't like the uncertainty of unstructured social interactions.

    Yep, I like to be in control too, makes a big difference, a reason I could never take drugs!
  • AllyCatXandi
    AllyCatXandi Posts: 329 Member
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    Introvert here :)

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  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
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    One thing introverts hate: Small talk. We like to talk when we have something worthwhile to say about a subject, and we can go on for hours. But just talking for the sake of talking, that's a no no. I hate when people, especially strangers, expect me to do that, lol. Like, why can't you just sit there and enjoy the silence already, sheesh. XD

    Yep, this is me all over. I can sit in silence and just watch people. I am definitely introverted, don't like fuss, don't like big crowds, too much noise and I am wanting to retreat to a quieter place....I love me time. In fact I think I could live on my own on an island for a fair while before I was bored, etc...but I have a family...so that is never going to happen : )

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