Introvert or Extrovert???
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
code-frog wrote:
Pick one!
I am extrovert->introvert in direct relationship to the number of people in the room. One on one I am far more extroverted, but I hate crowds and tend to be a lot quieter. The exception is when I am doing technology presentations because A) I force focus my eyes to near-vision only so everyone is held out of focus B) I focus on the technology not on the people there. However, my first presentation was a laughable experience [mostly because I hadn't learned these techniques for nervous speakers]. -- modified at 0:45 Sunday 15th April, 2007
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
Introvert – note signature (INTP). Do not like crowds! I think too much for my own good. Spend way too much time in my own company. Will talk to anyone about anything to distract myself and to avoid boredom, in public. See no point in spending time in chat rooms. http://www.typelogic.com/intp.html[^] http://www.personalitypage.com/INTP.html[^]
INTP "Program testing can be used to show the presence of bugs, but never to show their absence."Edsger Dijkstra
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
I consider myself just left of center - I'm more introverted than extroverted. Now that I've made the absolute statement requested, I'll give the "situational" explanation :) For me, it's not so much a question of the size of the group as how well I know them and the purpose of my presence. If I don't know the people in the group very well, I tend toward the introverted side; basically, I'm a shy person in general. If I know a large amount of the group to some degree, then I become less introverted, In a group of good friends or family I am far more inclined to behave in something closer to an extroverted fashion. I don't think I'd ever describe myself as a natural extrovert, though. However... my college majors were in music and theater - even though my emphasis in each of them was not performance, they both still demanded lots of training and practice in performance skills. If my presence in the group is something work-related, then I can do a pretty good job of "getting onstage" and mimicking an extrovert, including literally getting onstage to do presentations. As far as my behavior in the lounge reflecting how I would act in person, yes, it's probably a pretty good reflection. I tend to listen far more than I speak in most situations, but I won't hesitate to provide a little input if I have something to say.
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
I can be both. As to which I *really* am is a pointless question. I was an INTX in my college days; but am an EXTJ now. I think it says a lot about the group of people I went to college with. X|
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
Quite extrovert: happy to stand up in front of a crowd and make a speech though I am just as happy standing in the kitchen at parties: it's where the food is! When I was much younger I was told I'd never be able to get a job working with computers because I was so extrovert. That was back in the 20th century when we still used steam-driven computers. :-)
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
I just read that I have to pick one. In that case, I can only say extroverted. I think the way I am here presents how I am in real life.
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
Extrovert at CP. Introvert otherwise.
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
Introvert. I've no idea what my activity here reflects. Although, i'm reminded of a saying that starts out, "idle hands..."
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
Definately Introvert, and Myers-Briggs INTJ - Possibly my introversion stems from a more dominant slightly older (15mins) identical twin. I can fake/force myself to exhibit extroverted symptoms, something Ive had to learn - depends on comfort level, who Im with etc 'g'
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
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I'm more of an introvert person. I don't like being in large groups in general. I avoid the soapbox :)
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WillemM wrote:
I avoid the soapbox
:-D I'd place myself with you: I don't like being in large groups in general. They key word is 'general' though because sometimes, often to my own surprise, I have no problem with it at all. I think a lot of it is to do with my purpose there -- if people are there to listen to/watch me then I find it much easier than if I am accidentally thrown into the spotlight. I figure being an object of attention in large groups is kind of like that bloated feeling you get after eating a 20oz steak with all the trimmings -- it is a bit uncomfortable for the first five seconds, but then you just forget it is there and go ahead and order desert.
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Quite extrovert: happy to stand up in front of a crowd and make a speech though I am just as happy standing in the kitchen at parties: it's where the food is! When I was much younger I was told I'd never be able to get a job working with computers because I was so extrovert. That was back in the 20th century when we still used steam-driven computers. :-)
You young whippersnappers and your steam-driven computers. Back in my day, we drove our calculating machinery using horses, like God intended!
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
In a group of strangers, I tend to be introverted until I learn the relationships. The one exception is when I'm running or biking. Much to the occasional embarassment of my running partners, I'll say anything to anybody (mostly bad jokes or puns). Must be the endorphins :-O. I think I might be a little more extroverted here in the Lounge than I would be in person, at least at first. Like you, I feel comfortable here; I like the people. Frankly, the Soapbox is boring. As a matter of personal policy, I never discuss my politics and rarely discuss religion. This leaves the Soapbox an empty slate.
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
Hi, I used to be extrovert in large groups (I worked ten years or so behind a bar were I had to give attention to everyone so they would feel confortable at that place). Perhaps it was that role or perhaps I changed whithout knowing but at this moment I don't like situations with a lot of people and if I can avoid going to a party I choose that option. I think it also has to do with the fact that I don't like smalltalk about politics, socker etc, I heard that enough and saw the same people over and over again ,talking about those topics every time they came in. So I would say I am introvert and I think that reflects how I am here in the Lounge also. For me it's part of my livestyle, I like silence , reading etc and I don't have to go out to feel good. It's not that I don't have friends or I don't go to bars or restaurants but just that I don't have to be the center of the event like those idiots in restaurants who shout and behave badly just to get attention from other people.
With friendly greetings,:) Eric Goedhart Interbritt
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Introvert. I've no idea what my activity here reflects. Although, i'm reminded of a saying that starts out, "idle hands..."
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It appears that everybody is under the impression that I approve of the documentation. You probably also blame Ken Burns for supporting slavery.
--Raymond Chen on MSDN
Shog9 wrote:
idle hands...
"idle hands make the CPhog playground" and that's what God really meant.:-D
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
Depends sorry :-O
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
code-frog wrote:
Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?
Life? What life? :-O
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
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I'm definitely an introvert in groups larger than 2 people. But I try very hard to not be that way and generally do a good job. It's kind of a must being self-employed. I do have to be able to mix well with people. Would you say in life (not work) are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Are you social in large groups or do you tend to hover on the edge and watch more? Have no idea at all why I am asking this other than tonight we had to attend a semi-social gathering with total strangers and as we drove home I was wondering how I would be perceived by others in this regard. So out with it, which do you think you are? Don't hedge either I'm not saying situationally I'm saying absolutely. Pick one!:-D Also, does your activity here in the lounge accurately reflect how you would act in person? For me. Yes it does. I avoid the soapbox at all costs and I'm really comfortable hanging in the lounge.
Much more extrovert online, I don't find it easy to generate inane small talk in social situations in RL.