I don't understand extroverts

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Introverts seem to show a lot of apathy.

I've heard that extroverts wear their heart on their sleeves, introverts prefer to keep their emotions guarded and private.
 
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My professor stated that the only true way to find out if someone is an introvert or an extrovert is to find out how they spend their free time. Some of the most extroverted persons tend to be introverts when they have free time. For example, a salesman...outgoing, chipper, upbeat....but, when they get home, that "shell" comes off, and their true personality comes out....

When she explained that to me, that's when I figured out that, by definition, I am a true introvert. I know how to be outgoing, and engaging, however, its only as needed.
 
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Darxwell;2273137 said:
Me neither but just simplify it.

Just like you dont like to speak to people and dont like to be bothered in crowed clubs and parties etc. There are people who like that type of shit.

Some people like carrots some dont. Just how they're wired.

I can't stand when im in line at the grocery store and people wanna talk to me about mindless bullshit.
 
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Young-Ice;2273267 said:
well duh

extroversion is defined as having a desire to be with company, as opposed to introversion which is a satisfaction with ones own thoughts and a desire for smaller networks.

Clearly you didn't get the jist of what I was saying. Carry on.
 
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I can't stand when im in line at the grocery store and people wanna talk to me about mindless bullshit.

Extroverts and sensors tend to be more interested in small talk.
 
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Young-Ice;2273318 said:
Clearly you didn't understand the gist of what you were saying.

You said that people put on acts in public to have successful careers.
But in their downtime they seek solitude.
Which shows a lack of desire to really be extroverted. Even though they may appear to be extroverted at work, they are not an extrovert as they dont prefer the company of others.

If u knew the definition of extrovert you wouldn't have needed a teacher to tell you this.

You crack me up, I swear you do.

Anywho....the point I was making was that for some to say that they are extroverted, may not be a true extrovert. It may not be for a successful career, it could be for other reasons such as not wanting to feel left out. As I said, carry on, young padowan.
 
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ms.jones;2273249 said:
My professor stated that the only true way to find out if someone is an introvert or an extrovert is to find out how they spend their free time. Some of the most extroverted persons tend to be introverts when they have free time. For example, a salesman...outgoing, chipper, upbeat....but, when they get home, that "shell" comes off, and their true personality comes out....

When she explained that to me, that's when I figured out that, by definition, I am a true introvert. I know how to be outgoing, and engaging, however, its only as needed.
This is interesting. I remember in a sales/customer service job I did in the past, co-workers and customers would always mention my upbeat attitude and smile, etc. I was just trying to do my job. Outside of work I can show some introverted tendencies. Although I like people, it's only when they're acting right. I don't like taking the bad with the good (I'm selfish). So I'm content by myself if it means not dealing with someone else's problems, concerns, etc.
 
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ms.jones;2273337 said:
You crack me up, I swear you do.

Anywho....the point I was making was that for some to say that they are extroverted, may not be a true extrovert. It may not be for a successful career, it could be for other reasons such as not wanting to feel left out. As I said, carry on, young padowan.

I can't believe a girl just made a Star Wars reference.
 
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Young-Ice;2273347 said:
but you're point is redundant as to be an extrovert you need to prefer the company of others.

and nobody is 100% of either one.

Its YOUR....and actually, it isn't redundant. You just proved my point by saying no one is 100 either way. How does one know what they truly are? That was what my initial post addressed. You'll get it one day, grasshopper.
 
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extroverted doesn't mean you're a loud attention whore. It just means you're stimulated by social interaction. it can be as little as having conversations. An attention whore can be an extrovert or introvert.
 
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Young-Ice;2273467 said:
* the spelling is it's
lol, nice use of irony Shakespeare.

i take back what I said though. There are people who are 100%. Monks. Those who seek out complete solitude, away from family and friends, to meditate and think deeply.

Hmm I might have to give him that one
 
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Young-Ice;2273467 said:
* the spelling is it's
lol, nice use of irony Shakespeare.

i take back what I said though. There are people who are 100%. Monks. Those who seek out complete solitude, away from family and friends, to meditate and think deeply.

Backtrack if you must. Being wrong just ain't in the cards for you, huh? Taking a voluntary vow of silence is a good example.
 
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ms.jones;2273380 said:
Its YOUR....and actually, it isn't redundant. You just proved my point by saying no one is 100 either way. How does one know what they truly are? That was what my initial post addressed. You'll get it one day, grasshopper.

I can't believe a girl just referred to a young man as an insect.
 
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Lorenzo de Medici;2273479 said:
extroverted doesn't mean you're a loud attention whore. It just means you're stimulated by social interaction. it can be as little as having conversations. An attention whore can be an extrovert or introvert.
Shit...introverts probably whore for attention online all the time.
 
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