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Please don't praise me in public, it makes me feel SO uncomfortable
are you an introvert or extrovert?
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I've been told I have characteristics of an introvert even though I don't agree that I am one.
- I hate small talk, I'd rather have a genuine conversation and get to know somebody.
- I'm not good with forced laughter, if some **** not funny to me its just not
- I've been told by dudes that I can be intimidating at times (women have never said this), seems like they're just *****made in my opinion
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I hate these things so much. Annoying coworkers asking me about my weekend plans as a way to brag about what they're going to do "Oh youre not doing anything? That's cool. I'm going to ____ with my friends tomorrow!" It's not even that I don't have any plans; I usually go out but don't tell my coworkers the details since a)I value my privacy and b)I have zero feelings of any kind for them
I also HATE working with hipsters (no way to avoid this in San Francisco) because of their stupid humor that I have to fake laugh at. They keep laughing at their own dumb jokes, and I give them a fake smile or laugh to not make it awkward
That's why I try to keep quiet and keep my headphones on all the time
I'm actually pretty social with people I connect with, but other than that, I think casual socialization is a waste of time and effort
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Introvert at work -- people always note how quiet I am
Extrovert outside work -- fam/friends know I'm wild
Extrovert outside work -- fam/friends know I'm wild
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Don't think these labels should exist. Could be both depending the situation or environment.
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The majority of you saying extroverted introvert are by definition just introverts. Introversion doesn't mean you don't like socializing. Its about what gives you energy; being alone, self reflecting, solitary activities etc as oppose to interacting with people.
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I'm saying is being alone 24/7 healthy though? And vice versa.
I know being around people can drain me because it feels like I'm putting on a facade to socialize, but it's definitely better than no social interaction whatsoever.
I know being around people can drain me because it feels like I'm putting on a facade to socialize, but it's definitely better than no social interaction whatsoever.
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No, too much of anything is unhealthy, on either end of the spectrum.
Why you think cats in solitary go crazy a lot of the time?
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Why put them in solitary knowing you're making it potentially worse? Were they crazy to begin with?
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Saw the title and came in to say there is no such thing as an ambivert or being both.
If someone truly believes that about themselves they are most likely and extrovert.
I have had debates about this ad nauseam. These debates have distilled into one method of measurement for me. If out of 365 days in a year, your calling friends, going out to social events or are spending time with more than one other person (other than when you are at school, work, etc.) for equal to or more than 182 days: you are an extrovert. Sure there may be exceptions to the rule, but every extrovert I speak to thinks they're the exception.
If someone truly believes that about themselves they are most likely and extrovert.
I have had debates about this ad nauseam. These debates have distilled into one method of measurement for me. If out of 365 days in a year, your calling friends, going out to social events or are spending time with more than one other person (other than when you are at school, work, etc.) for equal to or more than 182 days: you are an extrovert. Sure there may be exceptions to the rule, but every extrovert I speak to thinks they're the exception.
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