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Are you an introvert, extrovert, omnivert or ambivert?

on the bay — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:56:11 GMT

Reading about all these,

I learned something new again today!

And btw, don't worry those who think these are "uninteresting" and "beaten to death" lol! this is my last for today and I don't usually start a lot of new ones.

This is really interesting. you can put in search bar the subject and try to decide which you are.

I do like my own company and rarely if ever get bored but can get lonely at times.

I like to spend 50% of my time outside with non humans lol!

I would think of myself as an introvert recharging when alone (vs and exrovert who gets energy from being around people), but a lot who know me think I'm an extrovert so I might just be an ambivert!

And I like one on one best with people or small groups.And also people I especially like. But I can speak in large crowds too -words just come out right but they don't always when I'm with those I know and just being informal.

How bout you?

If your're not exhausted from all these new threads lol!

Re: Are you an introvert, extrovert, omnivert or ambivert?

Laura14 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:59:45 GMT

Introvert to the max.

I was exhausted after Christmas Eve dinner and spent the next two days hiding to recover myself. It really is a monumental thing for me to be on for an entire day with other people. I need my breaks and me time.

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catter70 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:59:57 GMT

@on the bay I'm pretty much like you, only I don't get lonely.

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on the bay — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:02:21 GMT

@Laura14,

Me too:

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lgfan — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:05:50 GMT

@on the bay"I would think of myself as an introvert recharging when alone"

I feel the same way you do. I am an introvert and need alone time to regroup. Some people see me as anti-social (so I have been told) but I don't see myself that way. I see it this way it takes all kinds of personalities to make the world go round.

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on the bay — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:06:01 GMT

@catter70,

I never used to either but I think with always quarantining so much from one or the other family group near me and I live in a very isolated area.

However I do always have company from my possum, racoon family, deer, hawks, my chipmonk,and bird friends that show up and well I like to imagine they are saying hi! So that is very nice, when I can't see my kids and grandkids for awhile.

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chickenbutt — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:06:27 GMT

Oh, you're so exhausting!

(glad the one comment was ignored on that thread)

Anyhoo, I guess I'm somewhere in the middle. I'm alone 99% of the time, alone as to other humans that is. I like it very much.

I do ok with people but tend to be pretty shy if I find myself among a bunch of people I don't know. I'm the one who will find a perimeter and, often, do people-watching. If somebody comes over to talk to me, unless they are unpleasant, I am a fairly good conversationalist (I think).

I used to have a pretty active social life and enjoyed it. I also entertained and really liked that, too.

I guess I'm just over it all and am fine alone. I'm not a very trusting soul (for good reasons), though, so it's not super easy to trust somebody. I have a small number of trusted friends who I cherish and have contact either through phone/text/email, frequently with some.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:15:17 GMT

I am an omnivert. I try to do more listening than speaking. When I'm listening, I'm learning. The most productive speaking I do is when I'm asking questions.

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On It — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:09:05 GMT

I am an introvert. I prefer to not be around other people at any time. I cannot do my best work in a group setting. That situation is very draining and tiring for me. The ironic thing is that I have had to work in public facing jobs all of my life. I would be exhausted at the end of the day. When I was teaching I left as soon as we were allowed. I went home and sat in the quiet to collect myself. I did my lesson plans and preparations at home instead of in my classroom.

During the lockdown I did not miss people, but I did miss shopping or dining in my favorite places. This board is ideal for me. I can interact if and when I choose all from the comfort of my home.

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febe1 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:11:15 GMT

The biggest signal of all is if you recharge and get back your energy from being alone or with other people. I know many extroverts and they tire me out. It's always been a mystery to me how they crave other people to feel energized. I have a wonderful time spending a weekend reading good books.

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on the bay — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:11:56 GMT

@chickenbutt,

me too with so many things you said.

Esp in large crowds, I do just the same as you.

But also don't mind leading a small group.

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VanSleepy — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:17:35 GMT

Omnivert

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amyb — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:17:50 GMT

Definitely Introvert. Like many here...I recharge, big time, by myself, and need plenty of that after being social.

I like being social too...but also it's different with one on one friends vs bigger groups. It's the big social events where I then need to go recharge...wears me out for whatever reason or how I'm wired. Also tend to have more close deep friendships than lots of superficial social contacts.

I've taken that Myers Briggs test a few times...definitely an INFP, then also took a class that went in depth on those personality types: what work environment is best for you and why; how to raise certain types; how they best learn; relationships. Very enlightening.

If you are interested the book "Please Understand Me" is a good one, explaining the types.

**Update...I'd actually never heard of "Omnivert"...just looked it up and I really relate to that. I do need to step back and recharge by myself after lots of socializing. I also enjoy solitary pursuits, quiet downtime. But after I've recharged, I do love to socialize also, and in familiar groups, I don't think people would think of me as introverted. Interesting topic.

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Marp — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:25:27 GMT

Somewhere there is a cave away from civilization with my name on it.

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Laura14 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:29:51 GMT

@amyb I've been tested three times because I kept getting INFJ which is the rarest of the rare. I think less than 1% of the world's population. High five, fellow rarity. 🙌🏻

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ECBG — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:32:47 GMT

Patterning after my Dad's personality, I am an extrovert and loved teaching, and still "teach" very much where I work.

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beach-mom — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:36:03 GMT

I've been tested and went to a training. I'm 100% extrovert. No one in the training was surprised!

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cotton4me — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:39:43 GMT

100% Introvert. One-on-one is usually ok but even small groups exhaust me. As I’ve gotten older, I become fatigued more easily. I’m energized by spending time outdoors in nature.

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mspatmac — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:41:58 GMT

@on the bay I was an extrovert until I retired and found I liked spending time with myself. I am still an extrovert in a social situation.

I have enjoyed all your threads today, fun and interesting.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:43:32 GMT

i am generally an extrovert, but sometimes lean omnivert.

i NEVER feel lonely......and i cherish my "alone time" when it happens.

i have no issues sitting at a bar by myself, a restaurant table by myself, or traveling by myself.