Are you an extrovert or introvert?

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Or both or in between?
I ask that because I think I am a mixture. I am very comfortable with my own company, indeed I need a lot of time alone. However, I am very confident making conversation with friends or strangers, I am not easily intimidated nor am I truly shy.
 

Rose65 said:
Or both or in between?
I ask that because I think I am a mixture. I am very comfortable with my own company, indeed I need a lot of time alone. However, I am very confident making conversation with friends or strangers, I am not easily intimidated nor am I truly shy.
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In between I think. Some days I feel very extroverted and some more introverted. But overall I think I'm more of an extrovert. I'm very okay with meeting strangers and making conversation.
 
More of a mix here too. I'm not a follower, so I don't go in for doing things just for the sake of being social. It has to be something I really want to do, and if it's social, that's fine. There was a time very early on in my life when I would have walked into a room and wonder if they would like me, only now I walk into a room and wonder if I like them. If not, I have no problem leaving early.
 
I'm always fascinated by actors. Many who perform on stage, with a strong presence and great communication with the audience seem to be surprisingly reserved, even shy, one to one. One friend who just comes alive as a character on stage is so shy to talk to, he barely looks people in the eye.
 
bobcat said:
More of a mix here too. I'm not a follower, so I don't go in for doing things just for the sake of being social. It has to be something I really want to do, and if it's social, that's fine. There was a time very early on in my life when I would have walked into a room and wonder if they would like me, only now I walk into a room and wonder if I like them. If not, I have no problem leaving early.
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That describes me as well. I have good social skills but am selective when I choose to use them.

If I had to assign a term to myself it would be introvert, I truly enjoy and need time to myself.
 
My husband (bless his soul) was the epitome of being an extrovert. Probably came from trying to get attention in a family of 10 children. He loved meeting new people and was a great storyteller of his experiences with his work., as he met many famous people. Was the life of a party and I suppose this trait was what attracted me to him. On the other hand, I was an introvert. Preferred to stay in the background and watch all the antics. My 2 boys never followed in his footsteps, one comedian in the family was enough, although my youngest has a great sense of humor and used to mimic his father at every opportunity. I really miss, the good old days.
 
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Rose65 said:
I'm always fascinated by actors. Many who perform on stage, with a strong presence and great communication with the audience seem to be surprisingly reserved, even shy, one to one. One friend who just comes alive as a character on stage is so shy to talk to, he barely looks people in the eye.
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Introverts who live vicariously through their characters. It makes sense.
 
oscash said:
My husband (bless his soul) was the epitome of being an extrovert. Probable came from trying to get attention in a family of 10 children. He loved meeting new people and was a great storyteller of his experiences with his work., as he met many famous people. Was the life of a party and I suppose this trait was what attracted me to him. On the other hand, I was an introvert. Preferred to stay in the background and watch all the antics. My 2 boys never followed in his footsteps, one comedian in the family was enough, although my youngest has a great sense of humor and used to mimic his father at every opportunity. I really miss, the good old days.
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Yeah, some kids who have loads of siblings vie for attention, and later in life, thrive on it.
 
Rose65 said:
Or both or in between?
I ask that because I think I am a mixture. I am very comfortable with my own company, indeed I need a lot of time alone. However, I am very confident making conversation with friends or strangers, I am not easily intimidated nor am I truly shy.
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Like yourself, I’m both. Some days I’m extra extroverted and some days I’m ultra introverted.
 

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