Have you ever wondered about the differences between being extroverted and being introverted? These are terms that are commonly misunderstood today, and it can often be difficult to figure out which one applies to you.
Have no fear! Ahead, I’ve rounded up descriptions of common characteristics that can be found within Introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts. You’ll also learn how to tell the difference in this current quarantine society. Keep reading to learn more.
If you are an extrovert, then you most likely:
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Obtain your energy from being in social settings. You usually enjoy interacting with people. You may find yourself as the center of attention in group settings.
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Have a strong social presence, which is primarily shown through communication. You are most likely to initiate conversation more than an introvert. Your confidence is exuded through interpersonal skills like eye contact.
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Have a lot of friends. Because you feed off of other’s energy, it is very easy to meet new people and gain acquaintances. You have a tendency to expand your social circle while involved in various hobbies and extracurriculars.
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Are flexible. It is usually easy for you to adapt to various environments. It is easy to follow a schedule and make spontaneous decisions without a second thought.
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Enjoy spending time alone. You are most likely to find social asylum in your alone time.
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Are easily drained from being around large crowds. While you may enjoy spending time with close friends or family members, it can be easy feeling like you need to recharge when in social settings that are unfamiliar to you.
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Find it hard to focus in environments with too many distractions. It can be overwhelming trying to accomplish tasks in settings that are loud or overpopulated.
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Are introspective and more in tune with their emotions. Introverts tend to spend a lot of time inward, focusing on personal experiences and thoughts. Through self awareness, introverts tend to tap into hobbies or activities that they personally enjoy.
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Are able to balance when to talk and when to listen. Being an ambivert puts you in the middle: being able to balance extraverted traits and introverted traits simultaneously.
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Switch between being in social environments and enjoying alone time at home. It is easy for you to flourish in social settings while allowing your social battery to be recharged in your own home and company.
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Encompass qualities of both extroverts and introverts. It can be difficult to decide which title suits you better while sharing qualities of both identities. You more than likely adapt to the energies and company around you.
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Are gaining self awareness through the dichotomy of introversion and extraversion. By being self aware, you tend to know what is best for you in each social situation. It is easier for you to adapt to your environment because you usually know what you need at that moment.
