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Old Oct 16, 2018, 03:03 PM
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Do you consider yourself an introvert, extrovert or ambivert?

Would you change if you could or are you happy where you are?
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 03:11 PM
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I am definitely an extrovert. In my younger days I was the one who would walk around the bar talking to random people just for fun. I'm outgoing, chatty and not afraid to speak my mind. Not everyones cup of tea and that doesnt phase me.
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 04:12 PM
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These past few years I’ve considered myself an introvert bordering on selective mute. I don’t know if that makes sense or not. I rarely talk to anyone though. Only when I absolutely have to.

I am perfectly happy where I am.
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 05:16 PM
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theese days i would say im introvert but thats not always beeen the case
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 06:03 PM
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Introvert. I don't think I could change even if I wanted to.
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 06:29 PM
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I’m definitely an introvert. I’m also shy. People who know me IRL say I am not shy though. I’ve learned to be comfortable in group settings and I also happen to be quite outspoken. I prefer quality of relationships over quantity. I tend to get along really well with people older than me, always have.
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 08:33 PM
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I'm an introvert but would prefer to be an ambivert. I'm more extroverted posting here and other places online but in person I'm more introverted.
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 08:38 PM
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Introvert and want to be ambivert.
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 09:25 PM
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Introvert with ambivert qualities in certain situations with certain people.
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 10:19 PM
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What KnitChick said...although I have been growing more introverted, because my opinions are not always wanted or required.
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Old Oct 16, 2018, 10:23 PM
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According to the Meyers-Briggs test, I am an ambivert. I took it one time and scored as an introvert and then again and scored as an extrovert (pretty much in the middle). I was definitely an introvert as a kid. I wanted to be alone all the time and was very shy. When I started taking anti-depressants around puberty I became more extroverted. I am glad to be in the middle now. I think either extreme would be difficult.
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 01:24 PM
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I can talk with anyone & carry on a conversation.....but I also know when to shut up & listen & let others talk.

I used to be totally quiet & was afraid to say anything because I might be wrong & really sound stupid. I got that from growing up around my dad. He was a nice person but some or his opinions & thinking was out there. He was an extrovert but when he opened his mouth I wanted to crawl under a rock & that had a definite effect on my willingness to say much of anything...so I came across as a totally shy introvert.

I guess a little extrovert was hiding away inside because now that I am out of my growing up environment & out of my bad marriage, the REAL me is showing up FINALLY at the age of 65.
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Old Oct 18, 2018, 09:58 PM
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Ambivert.

Wouldn't change it.

I am social and talkative when out and about, most of the time, but once I'm at home, I don't like people to come over. I value to the hilt, my privacy. I loathe the phone, and if someone unexpectedly knocked on the door--I wouldn't like it! I need my alone time to gain energy back. I need time to be quiet, where I don't have to talk. I am a good conversationalist, however. I have to engage in a LOT of conversation in my work life as well. If there is a gathering after work, I'm usually one of the people who takes a pass so I can have a quiet weekend to myself.
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Old Oct 19, 2018, 08:52 AM
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I happen to be very anxious about what people may think of me yet I am extremely extroverted. I think this is a case of a good offense being the best defence. If I wear this mask of confidence people won't see me as vulnerable. In addition, if I can be in control of a social situation I am less likely to be thwarted by unpredictability.
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Old Oct 19, 2018, 09:18 AM
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I am an introvert. Most people just drain me. I can't stand groups. But, I really love finding that ONE person that I click with and can have an amazing deep fun conversation!
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Old Oct 19, 2018, 09:51 AM
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Was always an introvert. Was forced to become slightly extro- when I was still working (had to deal with the public). Am back to being an introvert, again.
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