Being an extrovert or an introvert isn’t as black and white as one may think. It’s more of a spectrum with two polar ends, and most people fall somewhere in between. Where are you on this spectrum?
Answer the questions below to find out.
I am a very self-reliant person.
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I always consult others before making a decision.
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I want other people to like me for my intellectual abilities rather than for being friendly.
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I think I can handle time alone better than most people I know.
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To me, reading books or watching movies is more enjoyable than spending time with people I don’t even know that well.
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Spending time with friends helps me relax and forget my problems for a while.
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I want to meet as many people as possible.
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When feeling down, I seek support from others.
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I avoid crowded places.
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Building relationships with other people is one of my priorities.
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I don’t particularly enjoy teamwork and work much better alone.
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I get along with people quickly and easily.
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I don’t think I have to tell everything to my friends.
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I never bottle up my emotions.
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I think small talk can be very important.
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I can easily move to a new city because I can always make new friends.
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I enjoy meeting new people.
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I feel uncomfortable around overly emotional people.
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I spend lots of time with my friends.
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I don’t worry about being liked by strangers.
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I need some time alone every single day.
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I get along with open and expressive people.
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I avoid parties.
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Being alone for any significant period of time feels very uncomfortable.
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I make decisions without input from others unless they are experts.
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I never enjoyed group projects at work.
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Making friends was always easy for me.
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Hanging out with friends feels like a waste of time most of the time.
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Some people are just too demanding for me.
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I keep my feelings to myself.
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If you scored 0-59, you are an introvert.
If you scored 120-180, you are an extrovert.
If you scored somewhere in between (60-119), you are an ambivert.
It’s not a condition that you match all extroverted or introverted characteristics to be classified as an extrovert or an introvert.
Because it is more of a continuum line, some introverts are more extroverted than other introverts, and some extroverts are more private than other extroverts.
And some people possess so many characteristics of both introverts and extroverts that they cannot be clearly classified as one or the other. People who have a balance of extroverted and introverted features are called ambiverts.
Another important point to keep in mind is that one’s personality may change over the course of a lifetime. Fluctuations in the personality spectrum are normal and to be expected.
In particular, some ambiverts may lean towards one or the other end of the continuum line, becoming introverts or extroverts due to their circumstances and life experiences.
Depending on your score, you can estimate where you fall on the continuum line.
Extrovert
- You are a lively and gregarious person and thrive off interaction.
- You are energized by interacting with people and the outside world.
- You like to be the center of attention.
- You are rarely intimidated by someone you don’t know very well.
- You almost never turn down invitations.
- You have an extensive social network with lots of friends and acquaintances.
- You are more comfortable with risk than the other two types.
- You are more likely to consult others before making a decision.
- You are more likely to have an optimistic attitude to life.
- You are more likely to make spontaneous decisions.
Introvert
First of all, it’s important to mention what introverts are not. THEY ARE NOT
- necessarily shy, or
- anxious, or
- socially awkward.
However, as an introvert,
- You are very selective about the people you keep around and probably have very few close friends.
- You feel comfortable being alone.
- You tend to avoid parties and crowds.
- You are very independent.
- You tend to be reserved and introspective.
- You don’t get pulled into other people’s drama.
- You are a very reflective person.
- You prefer to work alone.
- You enjoy observing the outside world.
- You have a very active mind.
- You would rather text than talk.
Ambivert
You are somewhere in the middle of the spectrum and display characteristics of both types.
Moreover, as an ambivert, you are likely to be more flexible in the sense that you can adapt to different social situations.
While you feel comfortable in different social settings, you also enjoy your time alone.
Another important characteristic of ambiverts is that they know when to talk and when to listen.
Overall, ambiverts are usually well-balanced people who can wear many different hats and be successful at it.
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