Are You An Extrovert or Introvert?
By Julia Ray
@jwlsmacray (105)
United States
March 21, 2016 5:53pm CST
An extrovert likes the company of others and tends to be called a social butterfly.
An introvert is comfortable being alone and prefers a close friend or family members rather than a large crowd.
I am more an introvert now. Growing up I was a extrovert. I loved being social and didn't want to be home. It is a little confusing because I did like to read a lot and I could entertain myself fine. I wonder if meeting the right outgoing friends helped me to be social because I think I would have been an introvert if I had not met those friends.
Once in awhile I miss being social but then I think it is a lot less drama staying home and cheaper. Other than buying my books. LOL
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15 responses
@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
21 Mar 16
I'm an Introvert. However, Introverts are Extroverts online! We can interact with people all the time without getting drained like in real life.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
22 Mar 16
@OneOfMany @JohnRoberts I'm both an extraintro
Why is it I don't feel like i'm in complete control online?
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@JohnRoberts We can be alone yet be together with others. It's a good balance.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Mar 16
I agree. It's because we introverts have complete control over the situation and maintain anonymity.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I used to be very extroverted now I am a recluse.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Mar 16
Life has a funny way of doing that to a person.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@JohnRoberts It does John..its happy I am inside.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView I am definitely more of a recluse since I stopped working outside the home. I actually fear talking to someone or planning something with someone other than family. Going on 4 years now. Strange.
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I am also more on an introvert. I guess when I am forced into social situations I do Ok, depending on the social event. I prefer to spend time with a small group of close friends than a million acquaintances (what fun is that?) And I dont really party anynore so mayve thats part of it. Who knows!
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
25 Mar 16
@jwlsmacray me too! Its reqlly nice not waking up with a hangover.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@maezee I wonder too if partying didn't have a bit to do with liking the social part. Now it is like can we can home? I do miss having a close friend other than my hubby but not so much that it makes me depressed. I guess I have accepted. Plus, I still have the two boys at home. I do find when I am face to face with someone because of a school thing etc. I don't know what to say or I start saying too much! LOL
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@rina110383 (24495)
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22 Mar 16
I'm an introvert, a happy loner that is. I don't go out and socialize with people. I'm happy staying inside working and doing my chores.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@rina110383 I am currently at that stage. I think sometimes I want to go out and then it passes. LOL. It might change a bit when the last two kids are adults, we will see.
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@supercalifredge (606)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I'm definitely an introvert. I crave attention but I don't want to be the center of attention, if that makes any sense. I'd rather have people talk about how great I am when I'm not there than hear people say it.
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@supercalifredge (606)
• United States
23 Mar 16
@jwlsmacray Exactly! We don't want to feel ignored but we don't want everyone's attention all at once.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@supercalifredge @avi256 I tend to want that attention a little but hate being in front of a bunch of people when it happens. I think maybe we just want to know we are liked and thought about?
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@VasuJain97 (147)
• Ahmedabad, India
21 Mar 16
I think I am suffering from Multi-Personality Disorder or something as I am not the same everytime. Extrovert at Work Place but introvert in a Family Function or at Home. And when I am alone I introspect a lot and just roaming in my thoughts. 
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@VasuJain97 I think that is a good balance. I had work friends and then I went home and was content being home. No one really ever visited, maybe that is where my introvert came into play?
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@VasuJain97 (147)
• Ahmedabad, India
23 Mar 16
@jwlsmacray Only God Knows about the perfect combination!!
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
23 Mar 16
I think that I am a bit of both. I can be very talkative. I laugh and joke a lot, and I enjoy meeting new people. On the other hand it is very important for me to spend time alone. When I am in a large group I don't usually talk much, and I don't like to be the center of attention.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
25 Mar 16
@Porcospino I don't mind meeting people, just don't always know what to talk about at first. Big groups I don't care for either.
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@TheDemonicAngel (699)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I am now and always he been an introvert
Most people can't tell I am if I am around someone I am comfortable with but I would much rather keep to myself.
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@TheDemonicAngel (699)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@jwlsmacray my husband is introvert when he first meets people
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@TheDemonicAngel As long as you are happy not a thing wrong with that. The world needs both! :) I am more an introvert now.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49116)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I think that I am a mixture of the two.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@Tampa_girl7 I am too but more introvert now since not working for the last 4 years. I wonder if that would change once I work outside the home. I know I keep trying to make working home more an option than an outside job. It will be interesting.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
22 Mar 16
I am an extrovert for sure. Ask anyone that knows me. I need people but there are times I want to be alone, like time when I want to be on the computer. Sometimes I will go out to the stores just to talk to people. My husband laughs at me as he can hear me talking a few aisle down.
My mom was like this too and I always said she could go out food shopping and bring someone home for dinner.
Before retiring I always had jobs where I was with people. Hairdresser, teacher of cosmetology, florist, Girl Scout leader, Retail manager and a few other positions that always dealt with people.
Now I am retired and sometimes I get so bored being in the house and then I will have to go out.
On the other hand, I hate talking on the telephone if anyone is in the house. I called my girlfriend in New Jersey the other day and I now live in Florida and we spoke for 3 hours.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@ramapo17 My hubby is a talker in stores and sometimes I just want him to shut up because I am more shy. LOL. He is really funny and people love that. I do like that in him but sometimes! LOL. I had a variety of jobs most retail and then some office jobs. I can't decide now if I want retail again or try for that office job. I've always hated talking on the phone. No one calls me other than my kids and hubby. Love texting, great invention. :) I agree being home I tend to want to go run an errand but I seldom talk to anyone. If I have to deal with people I can and do a nice job just tend to want to be alone more.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
22 Mar 16
@jwlsmacray I think I have a little of each in me but tend more towards being an introvert.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 Mar 16
@jwlsmacray I don't know either. I tend to want to be away from people more and more. It's probably a good thing I will be retiring soon.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@HazySue I think that is the point I am at right now. I have applied for jobs but I notice just the thought of getting an outside job again is worrying me. Weird. I have always worked a job and now having the last 4 years off has really changed me to not to want to interact with people. Not sure if that is good or not.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
22 Mar 16
@avi256 I like observing people too. I find I won't get up to participate like I once use to. I'm shy until you get to know me. It confuses me too.
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@Lusye28 (228)
• Bulgaria
25 Mar 16
@jwlsmacray Yup. So we have something in common, hehe.
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@jwlsmacray (105)
• United States
25 Mar 16
@Lusye28 No lengthy socializing here either anymore. I love to escape. Too many people in a crowd bothers me too.
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@williamjisir66 (594)
• Hangzhou, China
13 Oct 16
I am somewhat introvert although I also love social activities, yet it depends on what activities that can interest me. When there is a whole crowd of people, I am not willing to make a speech. I prefer to keep silent. But when facing my students, it is a different case. I belong to someone who keeps a low profile.LOL. Thank you for the nice discussion. Take care.
