Introversion VS extroversion
Have you ever wondered why do some people prefer to be alone than going to a party? Have you ever wondered why do some people become high as soon as they are surrounded by large groups of people? Have you ever wondered why do some people appear to be more reserved while others make new friends in seconds?
The answers to these questions lie in the difference between extroversion (sometimes called extraversion) and introversion. Before you read about the differences between extroverts and introvert you must take into consideration that people can’t be categorized into two big groups of extroverts and introverts because there are people who fit in between. You can safely say that there are extroverts, introverts and people who share some common traits with both.
Definition of Extrovert
The extrovert is person who seeks satisfaction through social interactions. Whenever he finds himself with lots of people he feels happy, satisfied and even high. Extroverts prefer group gatherings to staying alone. Extroverts make friends fast, tend to speak as they think and they like to be in the centre of attention.
Definition of Introvert
The introvert charges his energy by staying alone and by doing activities like reading or listening to music. Contrary to what some people believe, introverts can love social life but they tend to prefer staying with few close friends to being in a crowded place. Introverts don’t care about being in the centre of attention and they may feel irritated if surrounded by a large number of people.
Shyness and introversion
Introversion is not the same as shyness. While introverts prefer to be alone on intention, shy people may be forced to stay alone although they don’t like to do so. An introvert may not mind to attend a social gathering although he may prefer doing something else but a shy person may want to attend that gathering yet find it difficult because of his shyness.
If you like social gatherings but feel uncomfortable while being with people then you are a shy person and not an introvert.
Can an Extrovert be shy?
Yes he can, depending on his past, the extrovert may grow up as a shy person who fears social interactions. Most of the time he won’t be aware that he is an extrovert unless he discovers by coincidence that he enjoys being with people. If he dealt with shyness he will become a normal extrovert and people will think that he was an introvert then became an extrovert while the truth is that he was a shy extrovert yet he got over his shyness.
Introverts and extroverts in relationships
Introverts may prefer staying with partners in quite places while extroverts will want to go to a party or a crowded place. Extroverts will prefer to hang out than to stay at home while introverts may prefer the opposite. It’s important that both introverts and extroverts pay attention to these points before starting a relationship together. This will help in reducing the conflict that results from lack of understanding and it will also help them have realistic expectations of each other.
Can someone be both introvert and extrovert?
Most of the people fall in between the two extremes of introversion and extroversion, however, there may be a tendency towards either extroversion or introversion. For example, someone who likes to read or to listen to music alone but prefers being in a social gathering than staying alone has both introversion and extroversion traits but he has more tendency to be an extrovert.
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Have you ever wondered why do some people prefer to be alone than going to a party? Have you ever wondered why do some people become high as soon as they are surrounded by large groups of people? Have you ever wondered why do some people appear to be more reserved while others make new friends in seconds?
The answers to these questions lie in the difference between extroversion (sometimes called extraversion) and introversion. Before you read about the differences between extroverts and introvert you must take into consideration that people can’t be categorized into two big groups of extroverts and introverts because there are people who fit in between. You can safely say that there are extroverts, introverts and people who share some common traits with both.
Definition of Extrovert
The extrovert is person who seeks satisfaction through social interactions. Whenever he finds himself with lots of people he feels happy, satisfied and even high. Extroverts prefer group gatherings to staying alone. Extroverts make friends fast, tend to speak as they think and they like to be in the centre of attention.
Definition of Introvert
The introvert charges his energy by staying alone and by doing activities like reading or listening to music. Contrary to what some people believe, introverts can love social life but they tend to prefer staying with few close friends to being in a crowded place. Introverts don’t care about being in the centre of attention and they may feel irritated if surrounded by a large number of people.
Shyness and introversion
Introversion is not the same as shyness. While introverts prefer to be alone on intention, shy people may be forced to stay alone although they don’t like to do so. An introvert may not mind to attend a social gathering although he may prefer doing something else but a shy person may want to attend that gathering yet find it difficult because of his shyness.
If you like social gatherings but feel uncomfortable while being with people then you are a shy person and not an introvert.
Can an Extrovert be shy?
Yes he can, depending on his past, the extrovert may grow up as a shy person who fears social interactions. Most of the time he won’t be aware that he is an extrovert unless he discovers by coincidence that he enjoys being with people. If he dealt with shyness he will become a normal extrovert and people will think that he was an introvert then became an extrovert while the truth is that he was a shy extrovert yet he got over his shyness.
Introverts and extroverts in relationships
Introverts may prefer staying with partners in quite places while extroverts will want to go to a party or a crowded place. Extroverts will prefer to hang out than to stay at home while introverts may prefer the opposite. It’s important that both introverts and extroverts pay attention to these points before starting a relationship together. This will help in reducing the conflict that results from lack of understanding and it will also help them have realistic expectations of each other.
Can someone be both introvert and extrovert?
Most of the people fall in between the two extremes of introversion and extroversion, however, there may be a tendency towards either extroversion or introversion. For example, someone who likes to read or to listen to music alone but prefers being in a social gathering than staying alone has both introversion and extroversion traits but he has more tendency to be an extrovert.
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