Extrovert, introvert, ambivert. Which are Y O U?

Which are you?

Extrovert	5.7%	[ 18 ]
Introvert	70.8%	[ 223 ]
Ambivert	23.5%	[ 74 ]
Total Votes:			[ 315 ]

[RadiantFlare]

The Psychotic Artist

I know what you mean. It angers me too, because I get those reactions. I'm not shy, I'd be the first to run around naked because it's fun. Lol But people don't seem to understand the difference. I like the article because it mentions how a shy person at the party will be at a corner, and the introvert as well. The difference is, the shy person wants to be out there but they cannot. The introvert would be there because they WANT to. :p It's sooo true.

Ew, customers. -__- I'd blow up on a few of them.

But, give the extroverts some credit. They have good people skills. Lol

I love meeting other introverts that feel the same way and get how frustrating it is. I am not at all bashful and I am not passive, which is something that for some reason some people tend to think about a person if they tend to be quiet. The last thing I am is shy and I can be very assertive in situations where I so wish to be, I just prefer to be left to my own devices and enjoy time with myself more so then with others.

No, they really do not understand the difference. Which is a shame, because I know a handful of truly shy people and they say they often get the whole "I thought you just wanted to be left alone!" thing, which I envy. rofl

I know the article you are referring to because that is the only magazine I subscribe to and when I pulled that particular issue out of the mail I literally jumped with joy. xD I have a few really good books about introversion, too; the one I love the most and would recommend to you if you could get it is The Introvert Advantage by Marti Olsen Laney. @.@ She lists off the physical difference between introverts and extroverts; I loved reading that chapter because so much of it helped things make sense to me that had really left me confused for years. There may even be an introvert gene!

Your view on customers is the exact same as mine. rofl I have come very close to blowing up on people, actually. sweatdrop I am not very good at keeping my temper in check and I do not think that blatant disrespect should be met with undeserved respect. And working a twelve-plus hour shift is mentally and emotionally taxing on a level I have issues explaining to people who do get that I am an introvert.

I have good people skills, too. When I want to use them. ninja Problem is, if I had my say no one would know how good they are! xD

[v i k t o r i a a a]

I'm more of an ambivert.

[Desiderat]

I feel most inclined to say extrovert, because socialization makes me comfortable, and I hate being alone too long. Though, I have some moods where I feel I need my solitude. Most of the time, I am most comfortable with a companion, and being among friends. And I LOVE crowds.

I used to be VERY shy, very introverted and hated crowds, but I've ALWAYS sought 2 or 3 close friends. Being alone has never really been my thing.

I think some people can be introverted due to emotional issues. Same with extreme extroversion. It may be a way to cope. I think as we become more safe with ourselves, we will crawl away from unhealthy extremes.

[OckamsLaser]

It's good that you had the 'ambivert' option - I'm a bit mistrustful of the whole introvert/extrovert dichotomy.

With friends and new people I'm confident, talkative and enthusiastic. However I also sometimes prefer spending time on my own and being my own company. I'm only an introvert when I'm alone.

[Tigress Dawn]

Yeah, I'm a shy extrovert. I like going to parties and being around people, but I can be a little shy around new people. Actually I just hate small talk, I always feel awkward and never know how to get a conversation rolling with someone I don't know.

But I do like to have an hour of down time just to myself each day to recharged. If I'm around people with no break to myself I get a little cranky. whee

[The Psychotic Artist]

Tigress Dawn

Yeah, I'm a shy extrovert. I like going to parties and being around people, but I can be a little shy around new people. Actually I just hate small talk, I always feel awkward and never know how to get a conversation rolling with someone I don't know.

But I do like to have an hour of down time just to myself each day to recharged. If I'm around people with no break to myself I get a little cranky. whee

Ambivert sounds like it to me. Balance of both :p

[Celestialisolde]

RadiantFlare

I am a very proud introvert.

And thank you for making the distinction about introverts not being shy- I have gotten called that all my life to the point where I want to strike the word out of existence.

I say (on my bad days) that I am going to have a shirt made that says "I am not shy, I just don't want to talk to you." or "I am not shy, I just do not like you." That might not sound very nice but some extroverts really do not understand the lines they cross with me.

I am rather burned out on people because I work in customer service and day after day of dealing with people who have no interest in being nice, polite, or pleased has worn on me over time. I keep saying I need to learn how to make money materialize from thin air just so I can get some quiet time before I go crazy. xD

My best friend is an introvert, and she's also confused for being shy to the point where even I kind of want to hit people who say it. We call ourselves twins, because we've been best friends for twelve years and we think along the same lines, finish each other's sentences, etc. I'm just the more outspoken and outgoing of us. I talk to everyone. all the time. I love customer service jobs because of it, but she's frequently said that she could never work in the food service industry because she would spit in someone's food.

Anyway, the point is, she's quiet. Not shy. There is a difference between people who are quiet because they have no idea how to handle social situations and people who are quiet because they're enjoying your company. I think the t-shirts would be great. I'd ask for one for my friend.

Also, I get the wanting to slap people for making assumptions thing. People assume that I'm an extrovert. I am not. I'm an ambivert. I go through periods where I do just want to be alone and to be left alone. I want to hit everyone who asks me "what's wrong?" when I'm not feeling particularly chatty. Nothing is wrong, I'm just not in the mood to talk. Get over it. They also frequently mistake me for stupid. Because I talk to people a lot and I'm blond, it automatically makes me a barbie doll in their minds.

[The Psychotic Artist]

Celestialisolde

RadiantFlare

I am a very proud introvert.

And thank you for making the distinction about introverts not being shy- I have gotten called that all my life to the point where I want to strike the word out of existence.

I say (on my bad days) that I am going to have a shirt made that says "I am not shy, I just don't want to talk to you." or "I am not shy, I just do not like you." That might not sound very nice but some extroverts really do not understand the lines they cross with me.

I am rather burned out on people because I work in customer service and day after day of dealing with people who have no interest in being nice, polite, or pleased has worn on me over time. I keep saying I need to learn how to make money materialize from thin air just so I can get some quiet time before I go crazy. xD

My best friend is an introvert, and she's also confused for being shy to the point where even I kind of want to hit people who say it. We call ourselves twins, because we've been best friends for twelve years and we think along the same lines, finish each other's sentences, etc. I'm just the more outspoken and outgoing of us. I talk to everyone. all the time. I love customer service jobs because of it, but she's frequently said that she could never work in the food service industry because she would spit in someone's food.

Anyway, the point is, she's quiet. Not shy. There is a difference between people who are quiet because they have no idea how to handle social situations and people who are quiet because they're enjoying your company. I think the t-shirts would be great. I'd ask for one for my friend.

Also, I get the wanting to slap people for making assumptions thing. People assume that I'm an extrovert. I am not. I'm an ambivert. I go through periods where I do just want to be alone and to be left alone. I want to hit everyone who asks me "what's wrong?" when I'm not feeling particularly chatty. Nothing is wrong, I'm just not in the mood to talk. Get over it. They also frequently mistake me for stupid. Because I talk to people a lot and I'm blond, it automatically makes me a barbie doll in their minds.

People are known to assume. :p Anyways, that's why I had to note that being introverted does not mean you are shy. At least not in psychological terms. And a lot of people are abiverts, introverts and extroverts are at the extreme end. :p Again, you can lean more on one than the other.

[Twisted_Misery]

Introvert and proud.

[mrs_chester_bennington]

I'm extremely shy which always makes people think of me as introverted. But I'm not sure if I am or if I'm just shy. 'Cause really I love being around people and I want to socialise all the time, but most of the time I can't. I also like to have lots going on at once - music on all the time, always multi tasking. I don't understand what I am gonk

[The Psychotic Artist]

mrs_chester_bennington

I'm extremely shy which always makes people think of me as introverted. But I'm not sure if I am or if I'm just shy. 'Cause really I love being around people and I want to socialise all the time, but most of the time I can't. I also like to have lots going on at once - music on all the time, always multi tasking. I don't understand what I am gonk

Shy means you WANT to be out there with people, but you can't. You have some social impairment or fear. o.o You can be a shy extrovert after all...or an ambivert. :p

[psychic toaster]

I'm definitely an extrovert ^_^

Are you an introvert, ambivert, or extrovert? Explain how your mind or thought process works? ~
Well as I think, I typically like to meet people and talk with them. Some of them are probably introverts and don't want to talk to me, but I usually force myself on them sweatdrop I know they don't like it, but I feel life requires social interaction to be successful, plentiful, and joyful.


Do you think you are born with what you are, or you can change it? Explain. ~
I think you can change it. I've known people that have "come out of their shell" and become greatly more social. Then again, I've also seen extroverts become introverts. For example, when a kid moves and they aren't accepted they start to go IN to a shell.
On a sidenote I feel as if it would be harder to go from extrovert to introvert, seeing as how you would have to become less social and learn to cope with it.


Do outside influences help form a person? Explain.
~
I think they do. Seeing as my father is the CEO of a company of a couple hundred, we have numerous parties at my house. Being anti-social or an introvert really wasn't an option for me. I'm still awkward sometimes, but I've learned great conversational skills and I can keep the mood of a room comfortable and light.

These are just my statements/opinions. Question them if you will ^_^

[The Psychotic Artist]

psychic toaster

I'm definitely an extrovert ^_^

Completely? Or leaning on that side. o: Why do you say you are? biggrin

[psychic toaster]

The Psychotic Artist

psychic toaster

I'm definitely an extrovert ^_^

Completely? Or leaning on that side. o: Why do you say you are? biggrin

(Just edited my previous post)
And I think im completely extrovert. I don't have a single introvert bone in my body! I'm social and I enjoy being social! That's mainly why I think I'm an extrovert haha biggrin

[POlSON lVY]

Third one (ambivert or something.. can't remember) with more of the second than first. I become more and more outgoing and all that yummy stuff every few months or so. It's weird. But I don't think I'll ever totally get there, which is fine.