Daft Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Are you an introvert Introversion is "the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life". Introverts tend to be quiet, low-key, deliberate, and relatively non-engaged in social situations. They take pleasure in solitary activities such as reading, writing, drawing, watching movies, listening to music, inventing, designing, programming and using computers extensively. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, composer and inventor are all highly introverted. An introverted person is likely to enjoy time spent alone and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people (although they tend to enjoy interactions with close friends, and are in many cases married). They prefer to concentrate on a single activity at a time and like to observe situations before they participate. or an extrovert? Extraversion is "the act, state, or habit of being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from what is outside the self". Extraverts tend to enjoy human interactions and to be enthusiastic, talkative, assertive, and gregarious. They take pleasure in activities that involve large social gatherings, such as parties, community activities, public demonstrations, and business or political groups. Acting, teaching, directing, managing, brokering are fields that require extraversion. An extraverted person is likely to enjoy time spent with people and find less reward in time spent alone. They enjoy risk-taking and often show leadership abilities.An extravert is energized when around other people. Extraverts tend to "fade" when alone and can easily become bored without other people around. Extraverts tend to think as they speak. When given the chance, an extravert will talk with someone else rather than sit alone and think. I'm a bit of both but I definitely prefer being alone. I love hanging out with friends for the whole week but then having the whole weekend to myself. I love the moment just before I fall asleep and I have time to think, its where I get all my best ideas. My favorite part of the day is listening to my iPod on my way to work. I love being single, I can't stand being in a relationship. I've never depended on anyone else and I keep things pretty much to myself. I'm very sociable though. I guess I like attention but I don't like talking about myself...Thats probably why I'm so good at spouting useless banter. :p I'm a bit of a crazy mix. Just wanted to see what everyone else was like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 i'm basically what you described. A friend of mine sometimes walks the same path as me to school, and I intentionally hang back so I cn listen to my ipod rather than talk to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolness Bears Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm definately an introvert! I'm very quiet and i like my time alone and i engage in Solo activities! I'm not very good in large groups i tend to end up outside the group so now i don't even bother and do my own thing. ^___^ I'm not good in social situations. I do enjoy a good talk with people but in real life i'm unable to string two words together! The internet gives me the confidence to talk. I do have my extravert moments however in the form of random outbursts which i can't control but i do not like being the centre of attention and don't mind being in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergrunch Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm a real mixture of both. I enjoy being by myself - I like reading, watching things, and thinking, but I also crave human interaction and external extertainment all the time. When I'm with people I don't know, I act very withdrawn and shy, but I act very outgoing when around those I do know. I love talking about random things, but I'm useless at small talk and my favourite conversations tend to focus on detailed, obscure topics. I like all of these qualitites apart from finding it difficult to meet new people... and also I'd like to be better at at least faking small talk. Most tests I have done define me as an extrovert, so I suppose I should vote for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conzer16 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I love talking to people! I'm Irish - tis in me blood or me genes or whatever! I'm definitely an extrovert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stefkov Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm a real mixture of both. I enjoy being by myself - I like reading, watching things, and thinking, but I also crave human interaction and external extertainment all the time. When I'm with people I don't know, I act very withdrawn and shy, but I act very outgoing when around those I do know. I love talking about random things, but I'm useless at small talk and my favourite conversations tend to focus on detailed, obscure topics. I like all of these qualitites apart from finding it difficult to meet new people... and also I'd like to be better at at least faking small talk. Most tests I have done define me as an extrovert, so I suppose I should vote for that. Kinda the same as me. I like my alone time but a bit of interaction is always fun. I'm more an introvert though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Juice Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm a... INTJ I belive... I don't remember it's been a few months since I took the test. To answer your question... I'm an introvert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twozzok Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 When I'm with people I don't know, I act very withdrawn and shy, but I act very outgoing when around those I do know. I love talking about random things, but I'm useless at small talk and my favourite conversations tend to focus on detailed, obscure topics. I like all of these qualitites apart from finding it difficult to meet new people... and also I'd like to be better at at least faking small talk. This. Most people think I like-like them after I get to know them a bit purely because I'm more comfortable around them and open up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellmeister Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'd say I was a bit of both depending on the situation =] Though I'm more inclined to say I'm an extrovert especially after college, that has done wonders for my confidence and social life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipaul Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I voted extrovert. Nice as it is being on my own sometimes (like when I just cannot be bothered with anyone) generally speaking I much prefer being with other people. I hate going all day without seeing or talking to anyone else, though I don't mind having a night to myself. I like being sarcastic and making jokes alot also XD I get quite a few people tell me that I'm the most sarcastic person they know. I used to be alot more introverted when I was younger but I guess I just grew out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkatronics Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Extrovert =] Its brilliant having lots of friends, dancing around, getting hugs and crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konfucius Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I used to be very introverted but lately I developed some characteristics of extroverts. Actually I'm quite sick at the moment and therefore very pissed off that I can't do anything with my friends. Some time ago though I didn't meet with any of my friends for a few days because I prefered being alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnas Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I love my friends and all, but I'm definately more introvert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 i think i'm 100% introverted. Don't get me wrong i don't hate people, it's just in the majority they are awful hard work XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwolf Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm pretty much the same as you Daft, I love listening to my ipod on my own on the bus home. I love being around friends but when it comes to sharing I try to keep it to a minimum, much to my friends hate XD. Oh well, such is life. So I'd say abit of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyellowbloke Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Bit of both. It's like I'm so introverted I break through myself, turn inside out and spill my insides out in extroversion. It sounds a lot more painful than it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoogleViper Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I enjoy the company of others. But I also enjoy being alone. I demand a third option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killthenet Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Introvert 90% of the time, but when I'm extremely drunk I'm an annoying extroverted asshole. I much prefer over thinking things and having strange habits, being unable to talk to strangers and incredibly worried when I walk around in public in the day. It's a major part of my personality and it would be a dreadful day if I ever gained the confidence to function as a typical member of society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Mostly introvert in my own time, but when I'm forced into being in a group (i.e. school) I'm quite a loud person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit-Jr Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 The older i get the more introverted I get. I try not to intitiate conversation unless its genuinely interesting, productive, or hilarious. I get a lil tense in large groups and im not interested in partying unless im already half-drunk before i get there. So yeah, definately introvert for the most part with few exceptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokhed00 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm quite shy, so if I don't know someone I'll be more introverted with them. I'm only really extroverted when I'm drunk, and I won't be doing that for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkatronics Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm quite shy, so if I don't know someone I'll be more introverted with them.I'm only really extroverted when I'm drunk, and I won't be doing that for the foreseeable future. Aww, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 As I'm a mixture of both, I'll highlight the points in each description that fit my personality. Introversion is "the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life". Introverts tend to be quiet, low-key, deliberate, and relatively non-engaged in social situations. They take pleasure in solitary activities such as reading, writing, drawing, watching movies, listening to music, inventing, designing, programming and using computers extensively. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, composer and inventor are all highly introverted. An introverted person is likely to enjoy time spent alone and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people (although they tend to enjoy interactions with close friends, and are in many cases married). They prefer to concentrate on a single activity at a time and like to observe situations before they participate. Extraversion is "the act, state, or habit of being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from what is outside the self". Extraverts tend to enjoy human interactions and to be enthusiastic, talkative, assertive, and gregarious. They take pleasure in activities that involve large social gatherings, such as parties, community activities, public demonstrations, and business or political groups. Acting, teaching, directing, managing, brokering are fields that require extraversion. An extraverted person is likely to enjoy time spent with people and find less reward in time spent alone. They enjoy risk-taking and often show leadership abilities.An extravert is energized when around other people. Extraverts tend to "fade" when alone and can easily become bored without other people around. Extraverts tend to think as they speak. When given the chance, an extravert will talk with someone else rather than sit alone and think. When comparing the two descriptions and the points that fit me, I'm mostly introverted, though I can be an extrovert in some cases. The crucial point that decides whether or not I'm extroverted in a situation is if I feel "safe" among the people I'm with. If we get along well together and share interests or ideas, I'll quickly change from quiet introvert to very talkative extrovert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eenuh Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well they list artists as being introverted, so I guess that's what I am? =P But really, I'm introverted. Don't like big groups; would rather be alone or with only a couple of other people. I spend more time alone in my room entertaining myself (music, art, internet, games) than with other people. =3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm extroverted definitely, though I seem to be getting more neurotic according to tests done over the years. If anyone would like me to do them a personality test using the Big Five(Extroversion, Neuroticism, Openness, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness) I can do just that in return for doing a few other quesionnaires with it, in fact, watch out for a thread about it in a few minutes/hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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