Introvert or Extrovert

Which One are You?

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? When attending a party do you linger in the background or are you the glittering star of the party?

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Introverts

An introvert lives to blend in, does not like to be noticed or stand out in any particular fashion. They do not like large crowds and prefer to be one on one with a person. Introverts love their alone time. They are simply satisfied with their own company and do not need others around to feel a deep sense of peace. Solitude is their companion, and rightly so. Silence doesn’t bother them; it soothes their peaceful souls. The life of the party. Not this girl or guy who feels the need for lights out and bedtime at 9 pm. A shy demeanor and quiet attitude go along with an introvert. A more reserved person in any given situation, mellow and chilled out. They are easily distracted by external activities. Along with their quiet demeanor an introvert displays a somber childlike innocence. An absence of any and all emergencies. Genetics are said to play a part in being an introvert.

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Extrovert

This word directly expresses my friend Connie. Connie is one of a kind with her brash friendly banter. A lover of dancing and laughter, she excels with large groups of people. With Connie everyone is a friend. She can be loud and wildly unpredictable; she can also be the life of every party. Connie was placed on this earth by God to make everyone feel good about themselves. Because that is what she does. People who are extroverts have out-going personalities and are energized just by being around others. They do not mind public speaking, and love being a part of a large crowd. Social gatherings are a favorite. They thrive and get a high off of being the center of attention. Extroverts cannot contain their excitement and zest for life. Genetics also play a part in being an extrovert.

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Somewhere In the Middle

This is me; I would not categorize myself an introvert or an extrovert. But I am a little bit of both. Working in retail I enjoyed the exchange with customers. The banter back and forth between customer and salesperson. Never afraid of talking to someone whom I do not know is not something I worry about. Working in Law Enforcement for years I spoke to a lot of inmates and do believe we had good rapport with one another. They are no different than you or I. They simply make bad choices. None of us are perfect so I always had empathy for them. That being said, alone time is important to me. Often times if we are super busy and there isn't a chance for me to sit and be alone, the end result is frustration, crabbiness, and irritability. Reading is one of my best-loved things to do. I do not mind solitude; and am happy with my own company. Although hanging around my husband Gary is one of my favorite pastimes. So, you see I am not one nor the other. A combination of both, which suits me fine. Stepping outside my box is something I love to do. Abhorring labels placed on people anyway, I choose to be different.

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Which one are you?

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