In a world where over 7 billion people live, it
is quite enigmatic that there are only two types of people in this world. Well,
of course this is only based from a general point of view. The good news is
they’ve recently presented more specific personality types. From two groups,
they’ve branched it out to as high as 16 groups. But, for this article, we’ll
focus on the two main groups of people, the introverts and the extroverts. So, how
is this relevant. Well, basically, knowing if you’re an introvert or extrovert will help cope with society. At some point
in your life, you have to interact with various people. It will greatly help if
you can amend some of your behaviors to
keep a balanced and functional social health. Plus, this is not only about you.
Knowing the traits of your counterparts will also help you adjust and develop a
mutual understanding. With that, here are the traits of an introvert and an
extrovert.
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Traits of an introvert
Are you an introvert or extrovert?
Well, you are an introvert if you prefer solitude and serenity over festivity
and crowd. While not all introverts want total isolation, most of them prefer
privacy and space. Most of them like to read books, write and they prefer
making art than admiring one. They think and analyze a situation first before
they speak and do any activities. However, most introverts are not social
beings by nature. They get anxious or irritated when they’re in a crowded area.
People often view them as complex, shy and unapproachable. Nonetheless, don’t
be afraid to approach them. They can also be nice, witty, funny and friendly.
They are just cautious, reserved and observant of the people around them since
privacy is something that they value most.
Traits of an extrovert
To fully assess if you’re an introvert or
extrovert, lets talk about the counterparts of an introvert. Basically, you’ll
know you’re an extrovert if you have these traits.
Extroverts love crowds and meeting various people.
They are friendly, expressive, gregarious and carefree. They are very energetic
and they love outdoor activities. Extroverts are oftentimes considered as the
life of the party. Since, they can allure you with their confidence and social
abilities. However, most of them are frank or tactless. This is because they
seldom think before they speak and act. Nonetheless, they have a great career
in politics, marketing and education. Since, they can easily persuade you with
their charm and wit.
Overview
While not all introverts or extroverts possess the exact traits mentioned above, if
you have most of the traits in one type, then you belong under that group. However, don’t
let this dictate your future. It is actually advisable to be in the middle. What
does this mean? Most experts believe that you have a healthy social life and skills
if you possess traits of both types of personalities. Plus, if you can interact
with both types of people, you can certainly avoid conflicts and misunderstandings.
Hence, if you’re an introvert by nature, you can try to adjust and cope with
the energetic life of an extrovert and the other way around.
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