Introvert or Extrovert?

[Nikki]

Sometimes it's simple to tell if someone is introverted or extroverted. Sometimes it's a little tougher. Which do you think I am?

[Sapphyria]

Introvert (but it's only a guess). :)

[Nikki]

Sapphyria wrote: "Introvert (but it's only a guess). :)"

I absolutely am, though most people don't believe it if they've only met me at conferences. They seem to have a hard time believing I am more at ease in small groups than large gatherings. Or that I could happily go weeks at a time without leaving the house.

Maybe it's common among readers at heart? In books, I get to be with all kinds of people, but there is no drama impacting my day. You know?

[Sapphyria]

I went for years thinking I was an introvert because I like lots of alone time. However, I took a personality indicator test about 4 years ago and again a month ago and I'm high end Extrovert. Lol. I guess I really love large groups - as long as I don't have to stand up and speak in front of them.

[Gina]

Ha! I fall right in the middle. I hate meeting new people but once I'm comfortable with them I'm chatty cathy LOL

[Nikki]

Gina wrote: "Ha! I fall right in the middle. I hate meeting new people but once I'm comfortable with them I'm chatty cathy LOL"

It's so much easier after I've gotten to know people, but at the end of a people filled day I still find that I'm exhausted. Glad I had fun, but exhausted.

[Nikki]

Sapphyria wrote: "I went for years thinking I was an introvert because I like lots of alone time. However, I took a personality indicator test about 4 years ago and again a month ago and I'm high end Extrovert. Lo..."

LOL, I think because I can handle large groups people think I'm high end extrovert. And I'll admit I have my moments, but the personality tests say introvert. If nothing else, it gives me a reason to not always be smiling, because the hard core extroverts are the people everyone expects to always be smiling and happy.