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Are you an introvert or extrovert?

posted 3 years ago by M1sterDoct0r (4560)
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Adult me & Kid me are like 2 completely different people. Personality wise. Used to be an extrovert when I was kid. Would go out, socialize, & just play outside from morning till after 8 at night.

But now, sitting down, watching my favorite show with a drink & some chips is a good time for me or just sit & listen to some music all day. I like my own company. That's not to say I don't like going out. I do. I have friends. I'm just not not a social person

I'm the kinda person who gets excited when people cancel their plans to hang out & stuff. Also, I don't like people who try to get me to be more social & outgoing. I'm sorry, that's not me. You do you & let me be.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78603) 3 years ago

Both

I generally like people and you can learn things if you listen and even entertain them if you can crack a joke or share a tale The Old Irish Way...read the audience and respond accordingly...good will and humor is a fine goal
Other folks make for good times and are generally not bad at all

However, there are times you need a couple hours to yourself in the garage or barn blasting Rock, singing along very poorly of course, and having a few beers while fidgeting with your tools or various hobby projects

I'd bet most people are a combination of both intro- and extrovert

[–] capuchin (3366) 3 years ago

'I'd bet most people are a combination of both intro- and extrovert'

Everyone is. There's really no such thing as an introvert or an extrovert in the way Carl Jung originally envisaged them. And even he said anyone who was purely one or the other would need to be in a lunatic asylum.

Modern neurology has demonstrated neuroplasticity; personality traits aren't fixed. People adapt and change through circumstance, life experience and environment.

That said, I'm more often (classically) introvert than extrovert myself. I'm bookish. I prefer small companies to crowds, and frequently no company at all to small companies. I'm the kind of person who is delighted to have guests, but secretly more delighted when they leave. So: lean introvert.

But, yeah, both - because everyone is.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78603) 3 years ago

You responded to my truly honest post and improved upon it 100% Capuchin

Well done👍

People ain't too bad in medium doses

[–] nyctc7 (44107) 3 years ago

Yep, and as long as a person is not a per-vert

[–] ColumboKate (5788) 3 years ago

Yep. Im the same as you. And I love it ☺.

[–] BillHicksFan (10716) 3 years ago

Both

Depends on the company.. If it comes to someone interesting, I'm very extroverted. Otherwise, I don't mind to spend all my time at home, especially with COVID. How stupid would it be going to some event you don't wanna go in the first place, and THEN get sick.

[–] M1sterDoct0r (4560) 3 years ago

Whenever lockdowns ease, people immediately have get together & stuff. And I always get invited to come hang out but thankfully, now I actually have a good excuse for not going. Covid.

Now I don't have to think of good excuses or be 'rude' for not going. I just blame Covid instead. 😆

[–] BillHicksFan (10716) 3 years ago

I think if COVID ended tomorrow, I probably wouldn't go to more places. I just save every penny I have, because having my own place to live in is all that matters. I wouldn't spend a penny on my health in fear of not being able to pay a bill. And all the people I like live far away, and those that are close aren't worth it because they're only friends when they have no one to talk to.

I've also noticed the external drama in my life disappearing, and even sex can kiss my ass, too. And when I'm alone, I can't fight with myself, lie to myself, annoy myself, etc etc... And ordering groceries online, where I don't only have a list of what I've bought for over a year which enables me to never forget, but before it would take over an hour from the time I left my house until the time I got home. My supermarket charges $4.95, and then I get $3 off spending over $100, which is what I always do, and $1.95 is a LOT cheaper than just the gas alone. Now, everything (and not just food) comes to my door, taking me no more than 2 minutes. It's also very nice not having to deal with traffic, idiots driving who are on their phones, hundreds of people leaving and entering, unmasked and coughing.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

I'm more of an introvert, but can be an extrovert when I want to be.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78603) 3 years ago

I'm pretty certain we could turn you into Frank The Tank at a huge house party

KEG STAND ALLABY!!!

'Let's go streaking!!!'

😃

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Sounds like fun! I'm on the way (completely naked of course)!

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78603) 3 years ago

Sounds like an hilarious time or a scary threat...
Either way, this party is rocking!

Get over here Dude
😂

[–] tcrum (31863) 3 years ago

Introvert, unless wines involved:)

[–] samoanjoes (58603) 3 years ago

100% introvert. I'd rather stay at home and listen to music in the dark than go out to a party.

[–] M1sterDoct0r (4560) 3 years ago

You & I would make good friends. From the comfort of our own homes, of course.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

i have attended barbecues the last four sundays. i have no choice but to be outgoing at this point.

[–] jonathan_k80 (6436) 3 years ago

If there were a scale I would probably fall here:
INTROVERT |---X--------------------------| EXTROVERT