Are you an introvert or Extrovert?

[Not_A_Brony 29]

I'm an introvert.  I used to be extreme with it where I didn't want to associate with anyone but I got over that, to the point where it's just small doses.  But I do have social anxiety and I hate having it.

 

Fun fact!  Introverts and Extroverts brains are wired differently and they perceive the world in different ways.  Check this out, it's really interesting.

 

 

 

 

Great chart! I love seeing physiological reinforcement of these concepts, since there's often debate over the mere existence of some of these disparities (I guess that's my introvert need for validation). Another interesting one is that introverts actually salivate more in response to lemon juice placed on their tongue, suggesting a generally lower threshold stimulus.

 

On a side note, it's pretty strange how the spelling of "extrovert" has so strongly overtaken "extravert", at least in colloquial use. I can't think of a single other word prefixed with "extra" which has mutated in such a way; I guess the constant juxtaposition with "introvert" led to that.

[inactive_user 367]

I was introverted once, until i changed EVERY bad thing in my life, about myself, what made me unhappy.

 

Now, after some months, i just noticed WHAT DIFFERENCE it makes, to be extroverted.

Everyone around me is happier, when someone is breaking this daily "silence".

 

 

We're the same species, and we need to break those invisible walls of society.

Because there aren't any.

If you see a old lady, say something nice like "Isn't this just a nice day?"

It MAKES a difference.

And after a while, it changes things in you.

In a very very good way. ♥

It's nice to hear things are happier for you, but introvertedness and extrovertedness doesn't necessarily equate to happiness or sadness, just because someone is introverted doesn't make them depressed or something.

 

Like me personally, I do enjoy a bit of time out with friends every now and again... But being out in public or around others for extended periods of time really begins to wear on me soon... Once I get past about, oh 4 or so hours, I start really getting antsy and tend to just wanna go home and work on something I enjoy or something, such as drawing and stuff. But, does this reluctance to being out with others all the time mean I'm depressed? Well, had I wrote this a few years back, I would have said yes, but... Now that I really can say I've truly began to retaliate from my depressed state previously, I can still say I'm really just as introverted as I was prior to my long depression thing I had there for some years... The "depression" piece of it honestly I can say really only came in mainly due to a lot of sub-conscious psychological issues regarding to dealing with certain kinds of toxic people...... That's another thing I feel accentuates my more introverted personality, the fact that I need to really "feel" out what it's like to be with a specific person and their personality in order to truly determine whether I feel "comfortable" or not with our shared presence with each other.

 

But, now in mostly eliminating those "toxic" personalities from my life, I feel so much more happy and at peace.

[Ben the Brony 239]

In the Outside World, I'm an Introvert. I always keep to myself, but will voice my opinion if I feel I should.

 

On the Internet, I'm definitely an Extrovert! I love meeting people, and making Friends!

[shy0wl 484]

 

Great chart! I love seeing physiological reinforcement of these concepts, since there's often debate over the mere existence of some of these disparities (I guess that's my introvert need for validation). Another interesting one is that introverts actually salivate more in response to lemon juice placed on their tongue, suggesting a generally lower threshold stimulus.

 

On a side note, it's pretty strange how the spelling of "extrovert" has so strongly overtaken "extravert", at least in colloquial use. I can't think of a single other word prefixed with "extra" which has mutated in such a way; I guess the constant juxtaposition with "introvert" led to that.

That's a really interesting experiment.  I've heard the same about caffeine reaction being greater with introverts, but I'm not sure how valid the source is.  If you want to check it out, the link is here.  

 

Another thing that I'm really intrigued by is how there are so few different personality types, I believe there are 16 according to the Jung Typology Test and it seems almost everyone can relate to at least one type.  I've taken the test and I got INFP, and to be honest it does describe me very accurately.  

[Hovershy 3,814]

Funny how there are barely any extroverts here, yet most people are extroverts.

 

I'm an introvert, I like my solitude. 

[Clawdeen 14,253]

I think I'm more of an introvert

[-Octavia- 1,176]

An introvert, though if one considers MBTI (more for fun than objective arguments), my type is one of the most introverted introverts. That is not to say that I am crippled by social interactions, as I am good at mimicking such behaviours. Rather, I feel my best in moments of quiet solitude where I can simply exist, exploring the world around me with each of my senses.

[Guest]

What does it feel like to be extroverted? Like, do extroverts have that much of an interest in other people or do they really just want to talk about themselves? How does an extrovert say or do just anything they want without dissecting every bit of it afterwards?

 

It very much relies on situational awareness, at least in the case of me.

 

But if I somehow turn out to offend someone, then so be it. You can't please everyone. 

Edited November 8, 2015 by Guest

[DJW 142]

Another thing that I'm really intrigued by is how there are so few different personality types, I believe there are 16 according to the Jung Typology Test and it seems almost everyone can relate to at least one type.

Also known as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

What we have to bear in mind is that these are categories, not fixed definitions. They are each a sliding scale, like saying tall or short.

 

Also introverted doesn't always mean shy or even socially awkward and the opposite can be true of extraverts.

 

Introverts find social interaction draining, it takes effort to do it, even if they enjoy it and/or are good at it. They 'recharge' when not interacting.

While this can frequently cause withdrawal - avoidance is an easy response to something that is frustrating, difficult and/or seemingly a waste of time - it is not always so.

I am very introverted, but while I find it tiring, I am by no means adverse to being with other people and quite enjoy it most of the time; I work at the pub, go to gaming/rp nights, etc. I don't need it though and I don't get lonely.

 

Extraverts gain 'energy' from social interaction, whatever form that takes, but expend energy when not interacting.

This frequently makes then 'outgoing', but it can also take different forms. If they don't like regular interaction or find it difficult, then they find another means to do it.

Artists can be a classic example of this.

 

Away from social interaction, on a wider scale this can be applied to any action.

Introverts find acting draining and time away from action recharging. Extraverts find action rewarding and inaction draining.

Introverts tend to reflect, act, reflect.

Extraverts prefer to act, reflect, act.

 

This can make introverts more likely to be more analytical, introspective and thoughtful, but also distant, indecisive and inflexible.

Extraverts are more likely to be decisive, affable and quick to act, but also over-bearing, reckless and perceived to rely on emotional decisions.

 

Horrid generalisations of course. There are plenty of highly thoughtful extraverts, like da Vinci or Heisenberg and lots of actors that are vocal introverts, like Russel Crowe and Arnie.

 

 

I'm somewhere between INTJ and INTP, though mostly the former.

[PastelBread 147]

I view myself as an introvert. Big crowds make me feel uncomfortable and they drain me. I prefer a small group of people or I like to be alone rather than be in a large group.

 

On that Psychology Today quiz posted above, I got a 23. So I am really introverted. Haha.

Edited November 10, 2015 by xXpikoLoverXx

[Chronamut 355]

extrovert online, more introvert in person - have to force myself to be more outgoing in person half the time

[Adash 193]

I know I am an introvert.  In fact, my personality type is ISTJ.

[Toothpaste 114]

So apparently I'm an introvert. And also other things. https://i.imgur.com/ebeqy8s.jpg

 

I'm a mix of the things in the picture. It speaks a lot o truth about me, even if not 100% accurate.

Edited November 10, 2015 by Toothpaste

[Sekr Gray 520]

Much more introverted. I used to be a bit more outgoing, but a breakup with my first girlfriend left me a bit more reclusive, so I'm sinking back into being alone with myself.

[taryncoda03 52]

I have always been an introvert which is why I have had such a hard time making friends.  I think I'm also a little socially awkward but it's just because I don't act my age and everyone seems to expect me to do so.  But it's just no fun to act old (27)! 

[kaleidoscope234 30]

Introvert, I usually keep my thoughts and opinions to myself and I'm not too good with people either. I used to have really bad people skills when I was little but now it has improved a lot.

[Frostbyte 70]

I consider myself an introvert, but I am perfectly comfortable in public situations I have no problem with public speaking or talking to people I don't know, I simply enjoy being alone. I like going to movies by myself, I like shopping by myself, It's not that I dislike being around people because I have plenty of friends, I just enjoy my time being alone. For me, I like talking to people but it can be draining if I talk for too long I like to I guess " recharge" as mentioned above.

Edited November 11, 2015 by Frostbyte

[-Octavia- 1,176]

I'm somewhere between INTJ and INTP, though mostly the former.

So essentially an ISTP? Welcome to best type.

 

I jest. Most likely you are just an INTJ who has done a better job of developing their weaker cognitive functions. Or an unhealthy INTJ, if we're going the other way with it *shrugs*. There are no hybrids. Just levels of development. One's mind will always have a particular preference in its method of interacting with the world. It's just more difficult to see when one is consciously making choices they would not normally make.

 

That's one thing I think people don't realize with MBTI. It isn't a "personality" test, strictly speaking. You don't take it expecting to be told exactly who you are. They aren't cookie-cutter labels, where everyone of a single type act in the exact same manner, or have the exact same preferences, or partake in the exact same activities, or what have you...you get where I'm going with it. It's a generalization of how you're most often expected to act...not that you're going to act that way 100% of the time. (Not ranting specifically at you; I'm just saying in general)

Edited November 11, 2015 by Wubtavia

[DJW 142]

It's a generalization of how you're most often expected to act...not that you're going to act that way 100% of the time.

Oh totally.

In fact the theory has been expanded to include 'shadow' preferences and other aspects. The primary indicator is a preference under 'normal' conditions. Under pressure, stress and other emotional strains, a person can often switch to another type.

 

A main criticism of the MBTI is that the test (which is usually taken by the subject, not a 3rd party) can be highly dependent on the mental state of the subject. Just got married or lost a spouse? Very likely to provide a different result.

[Jaxsie (Inactive) 1,343]

I'm not entirely sure I think I may be an ambivert. I like social interaction and can feel energized by it up and until a point -- but once that point is crossed I lose energy. On the other hand, I find solitude refreshing and can be energized by my own thoughts, feelings, artistic expression to a point. After that point, though, I want to be around other people. Sometimes I don't even want to talk -- just simply be in their presence. So I'd say that based on that, I'm an ambivert.

Edited November 12, 2015 by Jaxsie

[JustTwentyPercent 7]

Introverted, quite stereotypical shut in.  But I wonder if without my issues I'd be more extroverted, since isolation really hurts me at times.

Edited November 14, 2015 by JustTwentyPercent

[Foxy Socks 2,599]

I'm very introverted. I don't like to socialize very often, especially with people I barely know. Usually I don't know what to say, worried I'll say something 'wrong.'

 

I don't like being alone all the time though, and can enjoy talking to people I am familiar with.

[ScarfaceOne 263]

I'm pretty much an Ambivert, thanks to my Autism. I Have my personal space. But I still like to talk to other people.

[-Octavia- 1,176]

I'm pretty much an Ambivert, thanks to my Autism. I Have my personal space. But I still like to talk to other people.

Being introverted doesn't mean you dislike communication. It doesn't make you shy, or a recluse, or what have you. It's just draining to be around others for extended periods of time. I've known some very gregarious introverts that were the life of the party, as 'twere.

[Vulcan 3,254]

Introvert from Birth ,

Extrovert by Choice