Introvert or Extrovert?
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Over the years I've come to accept my self-induced solitude for what it is. I don't enjoy being around other people due to the fact that quite a few of them can be mind-numbingly dull and idiotic. Everything from waiting in line at KFC to going to large gatherings where people laugh at the wrong times during a speakers presentation just seems, not worth the trouble any more. I'm quite happy working a low-paying job with little stress while being able to afford the few luxuries in life that actually bring a smile to my face. It took me a long time choosing between whether I wanted a social-life or whether I wanted to sit in my room, play games, surf the internet and fap to hentai. The choice was fairly obvious now that I look back on it. For some of us, being in that twilight zone, where you neither accept the fact that you are an introvert or the fact that you are an extrovert can be... to say the least, depressing and confusing. It can take a long time for people to realize who they are in life, some never find out. It can also take a short amount of time, some people realize it the minute their minds begin developing.
What I'm really asking is, are you an extrovert or are you an introvert? Give a reasoning behind why you believe you are either. Write a little bit about yourself while you were making the decisions in life that brought you to the stage of your realization. And if you are in the twilight zone of the grand scheme, tell us about what it's like and the decisions you currently face and where you believe they will lead you.
What I'm really asking is, are you an extrovert or are you an introvert? Give a reasoning behind why you believe you are either. Write a little bit about yourself while you were making the decisions in life that brought you to the stage of your realization. And if you are in the twilight zone of the grand scheme, tell us about what it's like and the decisions you currently face and where you believe they will lead you.
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Age:20
Born to the average american family, with the typical problems. Some not so typical given that at a young age and throughout teenhood i've been in and out of hospitals for lame as hell genetic diseases. Despite the weak constitution, I workout regularly to keep in shape and played football from 7th to 12th grade of my school life.
Now, my third year of college approaching soon, I've come close to my final choice on my major. And what I want to do with my life. I've had all sorts of ideas on what i would do, but the current climate of the world both literally and metaphorically kind of require me to change should I wish to be successfull enough to support myself.
Due to my disease, for much of my life I was an introvert, still sort of am. I didnt get along with others for years, only close freinds and people I deemed worthy of my time. I was conceited and high on a superiority complex for years. Slowly that changed as people squirmed their way through the walls i've placed up.
Now adays, I havent changed much fundementally, you could say just a bit more easygoing, relaxed. I've experienced much in my twenty years thus far, been to many countries, experienced differning perspectives and ways of life. I beleive myself to be a mix of the two sides of the coin. I'm not an introvert, I enjoy the company of people I actually like, at the same time, I dislike the majority and cannot stand the ignorance and selfishness of most people. My only real problem in life is one I wont change, I'm under the category of someone who risks his onw neck for absolutely nothing :/ But....life is short. I personaly would rather go in a way I could be proud rather then living to an old age in a diaper and unable to care for myself, dying miserable and alone in my sleep of old age.
Born to the average american family, with the typical problems. Some not so typical given that at a young age and throughout teenhood i've been in and out of hospitals for lame as hell genetic diseases. Despite the weak constitution, I workout regularly to keep in shape and played football from 7th to 12th grade of my school life.
Now, my third year of college approaching soon, I've come close to my final choice on my major. And what I want to do with my life. I've had all sorts of ideas on what i would do, but the current climate of the world both literally and metaphorically kind of require me to change should I wish to be successfull enough to support myself.
Due to my disease, for much of my life I was an introvert, still sort of am. I didnt get along with others for years, only close freinds and people I deemed worthy of my time. I was conceited and high on a superiority complex for years. Slowly that changed as people squirmed their way through the walls i've placed up.
Now adays, I havent changed much fundementally, you could say just a bit more easygoing, relaxed. I've experienced much in my twenty years thus far, been to many countries, experienced differning perspectives and ways of life. I beleive myself to be a mix of the two sides of the coin. I'm not an introvert, I enjoy the company of people I actually like, at the same time, I dislike the majority and cannot stand the ignorance and selfishness of most people. My only real problem in life is one I wont change, I'm under the category of someone who risks his onw neck for absolutely nothing :/ But....life is short. I personaly would rather go in a way I could be proud rather then living to an old age in a diaper and unable to care for myself, dying miserable and alone in my sleep of old age.
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In college
spent most of my life in one house.
Upper middle class family which is like totally rich by Filipino standards.
Couldn't play sports cause of asthma. Watched Tv until it was cured by age 12 but by then I got used to watching anime and stuff so yeah I'm an introvert. But I do have a few friends.
spent most of my life in one house.
Upper middle class family which is like totally rich by Filipino standards.
Couldn't play sports cause of asthma. Watched Tv until it was cured by age 12 but by then I got used to watching anime and stuff so yeah I'm an introvert. But I do have a few friends.
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You know what would go hand in hand with this topic? MBTI assessments :B
I guess I'd call myself a pretty outgoing introvert. I love meeting new people and often strike up conversations with strangers, but when it comes to hanging out in large groups, I'm the kid who's soaking in the atmosphere and sniping in comments here and there -- definitely not the center of attention in a crowd. Going out is fun, but it tires me out. I have to "recharge" afterwards and catch up on some alone time.
As for reasons why... I don't think I ever "chose" to be an introvert. I see it as just a part of my personality and roll with it. If the urge to see friends and hang out comes up, then I'll call some people up and make plans. If I'm feeling pretty mellow, then I'll just pass up on invites out and relax.
I guess I'd call myself a pretty outgoing introvert. I love meeting new people and often strike up conversations with strangers, but when it comes to hanging out in large groups, I'm the kid who's soaking in the atmosphere and sniping in comments here and there -- definitely not the center of attention in a crowd. Going out is fun, but it tires me out. I have to "recharge" afterwards and catch up on some alone time.
As for reasons why... I don't think I ever "chose" to be an introvert. I see it as just a part of my personality and roll with it. If the urge to see friends and hang out comes up, then I'll call some people up and make plans. If I'm feeling pretty mellow, then I'll just pass up on invites out and relax.
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Sweet. The MBTI test. I don't need to answer it though, since I know how to land on each personality type.
Introvert now. Extrovert in the past.
Like a traditional Hikikomori, I never venture out of my house very much, unless I have a specific reason to do so, like grocery, movies, or school. I guess getting addicted to books at a young age, and then to anime and other television programs in my teenage years might've caused it. Who knows?
My social skills are really rusty as well. :D
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Sweet. The MBTI test. I don't need to answer it though, since I know how to land on each personality type.
Introvert now. Extrovert in the past.
Like a traditional Hikikomori, I never venture out of my house very much, unless I have a specific reason to do so, like grocery, movies, or school. I guess getting addicted to books at a young age, and then to anime and other television programs in my teenage years might've caused it. Who knows?
My social skills are really rusty as well. :D
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Room101
Waifu Collector
I'm rather an introvert.
I can be fairly expressive and open towards the people that I know, but I generally have the problem of speaking out to people on some occasions. I also don't like, if not hate crowded places, especially metro.
I can be fairly expressive and open towards the people that I know, but I generally have the problem of speaking out to people on some occasions. I also don't like, if not hate crowded places, especially metro.
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Kaimax
Best Master-San
I'm still a guy who leans more on the outgoing introvert.
Since If I rarely have the self-initiative to talk to people who doesn't have ANYTHING in Common. if one guy I know has at least have the same favorite game, I'll talk to him like my best friend. but if a guy doesn't have anything I tend to just stay away.
And I don't like going to places when there's no greater reason.
Since If I rarely have the self-initiative to talk to people who doesn't have ANYTHING in Common. if one guy I know has at least have the same favorite game, I'll talk to him like my best friend. but if a guy doesn't have anything I tend to just stay away.
And I don't like going to places when there's no greater reason.
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I guess i would consider myself an extrovert, but i am shy around people i have ABSOLUTELY nothing in common with. If i find one point of common ground i can talk someone's head off (if they stay that long).
My problem is that sometimes i talk too much and it pushes people away.
My problem is that sometimes i talk too much and it pushes people away.
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I'm kind of on the fence; I'll talk to people if we have something to talk about. Otherwise I just sort of keep to myself.
Here's a relevant quote for the hardcore introvert
Here's a relevant quote for the hardcore introvert
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I'm a mix. I'm introverted at home; at school, extroverted.
I have to have motivation to get out and do things if I'm isolated.
I have to have motivation to get out and do things if I'm isolated.
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ENTP
Thats me oddly enough. I always like taking these types of tests... i wonder if it says that in it.
Thats me oddly enough. I always like taking these types of tests... i wonder if it says that in it.
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Brittany
FAKKU Production Mngr
I took the test and the results really didn't surprise me. I could have said that without taking it ;p
I'm highly introverted in person than I am online. I don't argue in person, I have difficulties being around a lot of people I don't know in a group unless someone I do know is with me to be with me. I'm extremely uncomfortable when there's a lot of attention directed towards me, and I have a hard time going up to people.
A recent example would be with when I went to the Relay for Life event, Fpod went with me to walk, because I knew either my coworkers wouldn't show up or they wouldn't be interested in spending time with me. I was right on the first one, just about nobody showed up. My chiropractor donated a good bit of money towards the cause, and in return I would be handing out coupons for him to get people to go to his clinic.
Fpod and I walked around for about an hour with me trying to work up the courage to go up to people to hand them the coupon and to tell them what it was about, it got to the point where Fpod was even bribing me to do it. In the end I handed one out to one person, and after that put the rest on people's windshield wipers on their parked cars.
Don't get me wrong though, I can stand up for myself, and I will boldly tell somebody when they're treating me unfairly. But I absolutely hate a lot of people focusing on me at once, and I dislike going up to people.
It's pretty strange, because that's literally what my job is at work. I go around asking people if they need help, or I talk to a family about something and their attention is all on me. I do a fantastic job at it to the point where I'm the top sales person in my department, and was promoted to be responsible for everyone else in my department. But once the shirt comes off, and I'm not on the clock, I go back to how I normally am.
If I'm talking about something and teaching someone something - I can talk with confidence. If I'm expressing myself or socializing with people I don't feel like I connect with, I don't speak properly and end up looking socially awkward or a little slow ;| If I don't feel like I can speak properly I'll be quiet and not include myself in the conversation and just enjoy what others are saying.
I don't like meeting people online, because I am typically different than I am online, so it's ironic I end up moving in with someone I met online.
I'm highly introverted in person than I am online. I don't argue in person, I have difficulties being around a lot of people I don't know in a group unless someone I do know is with me to be with me. I'm extremely uncomfortable when there's a lot of attention directed towards me, and I have a hard time going up to people.
A recent example would be with when I went to the Relay for Life event, Fpod went with me to walk, because I knew either my coworkers wouldn't show up or they wouldn't be interested in spending time with me. I was right on the first one, just about nobody showed up. My chiropractor donated a good bit of money towards the cause, and in return I would be handing out coupons for him to get people to go to his clinic.
Fpod and I walked around for about an hour with me trying to work up the courage to go up to people to hand them the coupon and to tell them what it was about, it got to the point where Fpod was even bribing me to do it. In the end I handed one out to one person, and after that put the rest on people's windshield wipers on their parked cars.
Don't get me wrong though, I can stand up for myself, and I will boldly tell somebody when they're treating me unfairly. But I absolutely hate a lot of people focusing on me at once, and I dislike going up to people.
It's pretty strange, because that's literally what my job is at work. I go around asking people if they need help, or I talk to a family about something and their attention is all on me. I do a fantastic job at it to the point where I'm the top sales person in my department, and was promoted to be responsible for everyone else in my department. But once the shirt comes off, and I'm not on the clock, I go back to how I normally am.
If I'm talking about something and teaching someone something - I can talk with confidence. If I'm expressing myself or socializing with people I don't feel like I connect with, I don't speak properly and end up looking socially awkward or a little slow ;| If I don't feel like I can speak properly I'll be quiet and not include myself in the conversation and just enjoy what others are saying.
I don't like meeting people online, because I am typically different than I am online, so it's ironic I end up moving in with someone I met online.
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Sophomore in college and I am sure I'm an introvert. (INTJ btw)
Wasn't the social type, am clumsy in real world situation and always do stupid things in crowd. Sometimes I tried to break the "barrier" but sometimes it failed. Always thought as the "forgettable" type in college, a non-existent person.
Been doing stuff to be more sociable in the past year, so far so good, but I still feel better sitting alone by myself in my room, fap to FAKKU greatness..
Maybe that's why I'm taking anti-depressant..
Wasn't the social type, am clumsy in real world situation and always do stupid things in crowd. Sometimes I tried to break the "barrier" but sometimes it failed. Always thought as the "forgettable" type in college, a non-existent person.
Been doing stuff to be more sociable in the past year, so far so good, but I still feel better sitting alone by myself in my room, fap to FAKKU greatness..
Maybe that's why I'm taking anti-depressant..
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I'm a 50/50 person. Sometimes I love to be alone for a week long, other times, I love to go out with some friends and just have fun without thinking to much... I think depending on diferent things that happens during a week, I get diferent emotional states and get the need to be alone or to be with my friends/family...
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That Silly Internet Test wrote...
THE MASTERMIND (INTJ)very slight introvert (11%)
very slight intuitive (12%)
moderately thinking (50%)
moderately judging (28%)
Suggested Careers: Management, Entrepreneurship, Law
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.
INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.
that was what the test got right.
and here's what it didn't:
Anything else.
Hilarious. As meaningful as zodiacs.
As for my own judgement, I have to admit that I have a hard time grouping me with either extreme. I spend my entire working day (the major part of my waking life) as a hyper-assertive extrovert, and it costs me zero effort. On the other hand, much of my private life is spent clichéd-introvert-style.
HMMMM!
PS: did you look at those personality type relationship blurbs? (scroll all the way down)
Rather amusing (alleged INTJ/ENFP (what.) couple here, and some things are disconcertingly correct, while others are hilarously off).
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I came out as ENTJ.
It's actually a damn accurate description, too. If I spontaneously decided to drop out of medical school, I think I'd go become a story-teller of sorts. :]
It's actually a damn accurate description, too. If I spontaneously decided to drop out of medical school, I think I'd go become a story-teller of sorts. :]