Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert?

[LitNetIsGreat]

I found a similar thread on this, personality types, but not exactly the same and not with the same questionnaire. Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? There is a test lower down which you don't have to take to choose an option.

Definitions:


Extroversion.
1. the act of directing one’s interest outward or to things outside the self.
2. the state of having thoughts and activities satisfied by things outside the self.


Introversion.
The directing of interest inwards towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than towards the external world or making social contacts.

Wiki link for more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Introvert


In Western popular usage, Extraverts (also spelled extroverts[1]) are thought to be gregarious, assertive, and interested in seeking out external stimulus. Introverts, in contrast, are seen as introspective, quiet and less sociable. They are not necessarily loners but they tend to have a smaller number of friends. Introversion does not describe social discomfort but rather social preference: an introvert may not be shy but may merely prefer fewer social activities.

From the perspective of psychological research, however, these concepts are understood differently. Rather than being seen as two sides of a coin, introversion/extraversion is measured in terms of a scale or spectrum, where most people (about 68% of the population) fall in the middle ranges, showing varying degrees of extraverted or introverted traits. This middle ground has been called "ambiversion." Research subjects characterized as extraverts and introverts represent the extremes on the scale, with about 16% representation for each

I have taken away the middle ground option of ambiversion in order to get a clearer picture of where people think they sit. I hazard a guess that we should find more introverts due to the nature of the forum, but you never know. I also might have influenced the poll by saying that so pretend you didn't read that bit if you think you could be influenced OK?

There is a slightly long winded test here, 81 questions, which gives you a score on a scale of 1 - 100. 1 being introversion.
http://www.queendom.com/tests/access_page/index.htm?idRegTest=697

I scored 36 which where I would have put it. So it seemed accurate for me.

Interesting bits from wiki:


Extraverts and introverts have a variety of behavioral differences. According to one study, extraverts tend to wear more decorative clothing, whereas introverts prefer practical, comfortable clothes.[18] Extraverts are likely to prefer more upbeat, conventional, and energetic music than introverts.[19] Personality also influences how people arrange their work areas. In general, extraverts decorate their offices more, keep their doors open, keep extra chairs nearby, and are more likely to put dishes of candy on their desks. These are attempts to invite co-workers and encourage interaction. Introverts, in contrast, decorate less and tend to arrange their workspace to discourage social interaction.



Researchers have found a correlation between extraversion and happiness. That is, more extraverted people tend to report higher levels of happiness than introverts.[21][22] This does not mean that introverts are unhappy. Extraverts simply report experiencing more positive emotions, whereas introverts tend to be closer to neutral.


Extraversion is perceived as socially desirable in Western culture, but it is not always an advantage. For example, extraverted youths are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior.[28] Conversely, while introversion is perceived as less socially desirable, it is strongly associated with positive traits such as intelligence[29] and "giftedness."[30][31] For many years, researchers have found that introverts tend to be more successful in academic environments, which extraverts may find boring.


It is asserted that Americans live in an "extraverted society"[34] that rewards extravert behavior and rejects introversion.[35] "American culture values extraverted qualities more, and people often feel like they've been given the 'short end of the stick' after receiving their results on extraversion/introversion tests."[36] Other cultures, such as Central Europe, Japan or regions where Buddhism, Sufism etc. prevail, prize introversion.[8] These cultural differences predict individuals' happiness such that people who score higher in extraversion are happier, on average, in particularly extraverted cultures and vice versa.[37]

Researchers have found that people who live on islands tend to be less extraverted (more introverted) than those living on the mainland, and that people whose ancestors had inhabited the island for twenty generations tend to be less extraverted than more recent arrivals. Furthermore, people who emigrate from islands to the mainland tend to be more extraverted than people that stay on islands, and those that immigrate to islands.[38]

In the United States, researchers have found that people living in the midwestern states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois score higher than the U.S. average on extraversion. Utah and the southeastern states of Florida and Georgia also score high on this personality trait. The most introverted states in the United States are Maryland, New Hampshire, Alaska, Washington, and Vermont. People who live in the northwestern states of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming are also relatively introverted.

Thanks.

[BookBeauty]

I'm an ambivert. :D

[LitNetIsGreat]

I'm an ambivert. :D

Damn you!! That's not allowed any way.

[BienvenuJDC]

I think that it's pretty clear that I'm fairly outgoing, even though when I was younger I was terribly shy (but only around girls that I was interested in).

[Helga]

I am a complete introvert. I don't like people that much and I only want to be around a few people. I choose to be alone a lot, I can talk comfortably in a small group but not in a big group.

But I have to admit a big thing happened this week, I had to speak just a little bit in class twice this week and you know what?!! I didn't die!

[cacian]

Is there a mix of both or a word that says neither of those?

[LitNetIsGreat]

Is there a mix of both or a word that says neither of those?

An ambivert, but being an introvert or an extrovert does not mean that your behaviour lies always in those categories. You can be an introverted person, prone to self reflection, generally likes to sit on the side and avoid crowds, but sometimes exhibit more extroverted characteristics in certain social situations the same goes for the extroverted personality the other way around. Neither makes you an ambivert.

The extrovert/introvert is a scale 1-100 for example. For the purposes of the thread if you think that you are exactly 50 (see the test to find that out if you like) then go 49.9 or 50.1, even 49.9999 = introvert, 50.0001 = extrovert - round up or down.

Thank you.

[Helga]

I took the test and I scored 15/100

I think the short description they gave was pretty accurate:

15

According to your results you appear to be the type of person who doesn't socialize very often. You likely have a limited social network, and possibly aren't really interested in extending it beyond a few close and intimate friendships. Having an active social life doesn't appear to be an important thing to you. Chances are that when the opportunity arises to socialize among a large group of people, you'll most likely turn it down if possible. This doesn't necessarily mean you don't enjoy socializing or being around people. Rather, you tend to prefer spending time with smaller groups of friends. Individuals who score similarly to you typically aren't conversation-starters, especially with people they aren't familiar with. In addition, they aren't known to be exceptionally outgoing, unless among close friends.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I took the test and I scored 15/100

I think the short description they gave was pretty accurate:

15

According to your results you appear to be the type of person who doesn't socialize very often. You likely have a limited social network, and possibly aren't really interested in extending it beyond a few close and intimate friendships. Having an active social life doesn't appear to be an important thing to you. Chances are that when the opportunity arises to socialize among a large group of people, you'll most likely turn it down if possible. This doesn't necessarily mean you don't enjoy socializing or being around people. Rather, you tend to prefer spending time with smaller groups of friends. Individuals who score similarly to you typically aren't conversation-starters, especially with people they aren't familiar with. In addition, they aren't known to be exceptionally outgoing, unless among close friends.

15 is pretty introverted like you said before. I thought mine was pretty accurate too. I got 36.

Anyway, so far the introverts are winning!

[cafolini]

I'm both, depending on interest.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I'm both, depending on interest.

No you're not.

[kiki1982]

I scored 15 as well.

I knew that already though.

[edit] haha :lol: that is a really introverted post isn't it?

[BookBeauty]

Fair enough. I scored a 58, leaning towards extrovert. :) ''Sociability'' ?

[Charles Darnay]

For any introvert who has been put down by those overbearing extroverts :)

http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts.html

[BookBeauty]

Hey, I consider us extroverts the minority. There's nothing wrong with being extroverted!

[YesNo]

I voted introvert after reading the descriptions and then took the test and got a 28, so I guess that puts me in the introvert category, but I wonder if I am willing to say what my score was does that sort of make me an extrovert?

[Varenne Rodin]

I got a 37. I don't know if I should be surprised. I asked some friends what they thought I was. They all said extrovert. To be fair, they don't see me around people I feel uncomfortable talking to. I like social events for quick moments, but I tend to end up outside. I'm an actress, which doesn't seem like something an introverted person would be, but maybe it is. I think I'm more interested to know how much I lean toward narcissism.

[jajdude]

8/10 introverts in the votes so far, though looking up "introvert extrovert ratio" the common idea is that extroverts are a majority somewhere between 60 to 75% of the general population. Not sure if this number would apply to all countries.

I know I'm quite introverted and can usually tell when someone else is too.

[LitNetIsGreat]

8/10 introverts in the votes so far, though looking up "introvert extrovert ratio" the common idea is that extroverts are a majority somewhere between 60 to 75% of the general population. Not sure if this number would apply to all countries.

I know I'm quite introverted and can usually tell when someone else is too.

Yes 8/10 is a high proportion so far. It is a literature forum though so I would have guessed that the number of introverts is slightly out of proportion to the general population here - reading being generally a more introverted activity.

In terms of other countries - I thought it was interesting that the norm differs from place to place. Extroversion is rewarded in a Westernised culture whereas in some Eastern cultures for example where Buddhism thrives, the opposite is true.


I got a 37. I don't know if I should be surprised. I asked some friends what they thought I was. They all said extrovert. To be fair, they don't see me around people I feel uncomfortable talking to. I like social events for quick moments, but I tend to end up outside. I'm an actress, which doesn't seem like something an introverted person would be, but maybe it is. I think I'm more interested to know how much I lean toward narcissism.

Just one away from my score. Yes but that's it with introversion. It doesn't mean that introverts are necessarily shy or completely out of comfort doing something like acting or attending certain social events, instead it is a personal preference towards the quiet comfort of smaller groups or being perfectly comfortable alone.

Another interesting point I thought was in dress. Extroverts tend to place more emphasis on style and clothing and fashion, whereas introverts hover towards comfort and practicality.

[Pensive]

Actually it turns out I am an extrovert. 68. Hello to the fellow extroverts and for everybody else please go and get a life! :p

On a more serious note I consider myself somewhere-in-between though. Maybe 68 is somewhere-in-between too.
So here's what they say:
According to your results you appear to be the type of person who enjoys socializing often, especially with large groups of people. You likely have an extensive social network, and rarely pass up the opportunity to expand it even further. Having an active social life appears fairly important to you, so chances are that when the opportunity to go out with "the gang" arises, you'll seldom turn it down. Individuals who score similarly to you enjoy interacting with a variety of people, regardless if they're friends or strangers. They are extremely people-oriented, are often described as the "life of the party" and tend to be exceptionally outgoing.

[TurquoiseSunset]

I am definitely an introvert.

Another definition of introversion I agree with is:

Contrary to what most people think, an introvert is not simply a person who is shy. In fact, being shy has little to do with being an introvert! Shyness has an element of apprehension, nervousness and anxiety, and while an introvert may also be shy, introversion itself is not shyness. Basically, an introvert is a person who is energized by being alone and whose energy is drained by being around other people.

Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the mind. They enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings. They often avoid social situations because being around people drains their energy. This is true even if they have good social skills. After being with people for any length of time, such as at a party, they need time alone to "recharge."

When introverts want to be alone, it is not, by itself, a sign of depression. It means that they either need to regain their energy from being around people or that they simply want the time to be with their own thoughts. Being with people, even people they like and are comfortable with, can prevent them from their desire to be quietly introspective.

Being introspective, though, does not mean that an introvert never has conversations. However, those conversations are generally about ideas and concepts, not about what they consider the trivial matters of social small talk.

[qimissung]

I made a 28.

I always knew you were a wild and crazy guy, Neely! :)

[LitNetIsGreat]

I made a 28.

I always knew you were a wild and crazy guy, Neely! :)

Hell yes. Hells Angel. You should taste my lemon and ginger cupcakes, though I am thinking about getting a motorbike (again) and keep looking at them on ebay (mid life crisis thing prob) however, Mrs N won't let me have one! 28, another low score introvert to add to the list.

[cafolini]

I am basically an extrovert. But as I grow old, I use my knowledge in terms of what can be discussed and what is pointless. So I often appear to be an introvert.

[jajdude]

Yes 8/10 is a high proportion so far. It is a literature forum though so I would have guessed that the number of introverts is slightly out of proportion to the general population here - reading being generally a more introverted activity.

In terms of other countries - I thought it was interesting that the norm differs from place to place. Extroversion is rewarded in a Westernised culture whereas in some Eastern cultures for example where Buddhism thrives, the opposite is true.
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Yeah, I guess reading seems that way, never really thought about it. Or are we just getting more introverts looking at the thread and voting?

I've been teaching in Asia a long time. I think there are some stereotypes over here of what a westerner is like, almost a kind of expectation at times that we are all outgoing like a sitcom character. Some people don't seem to understand why someone tends to be quiet. It's like they're sort of disappointed you're not more talkative. I've gotten this kind of reaction a good few times anyway.

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

I don't consider myself to be an introvert. I am an introvert.

I wonder, is there a correlation between being an introvert and a literature lover?

[TurquoiseSunset]

So, I found some time to take the test, and I scored 25, which I totally agree with. :)


According to your results you appear to be the type of person who doesn't socialize often. You likely have a limited social network, and possibly aren't really interested in extending it beyond a few close and intimate friendships. Having an active social life apparently isn't the most important thing to you. Chances are that when the opportunity arises to socialize among a large group of people, you'll likely turn it down if possible. This doesn't necessarily mean you don't enjoy socializing or being around people. Rather, you generally prefer spending time with smaller groups of friends. Individuals who score similarly to you typically aren't conversation-starters, especially with people they aren't familiar with. In addition, they aren't known to be exceptionally outgoing, unless among close friends.

EDIT: I had some trouble answering some of the questions though. Some of them implied extroversion but could apply to intorversion as well...and vice versa. For example, the statement, "I get kicks out of helping people." Well, I love helping people, but I don't do it in ways that some of my extrovert friends would. I like more behind-the-scenes kind of helping, as opposed to visiting nursing homes and chatting with the elderly and the like.

[OrphanPip]

I scored 51, so I guess that makes me an extrovert, just barely.

[kiki1982]

Yeah, I guess reading seems that way, never really thought about it. Or are we just getting more introverts looking at the thread and voting?

I've been teaching in Asia a long time. I think there are some stereotypes over here of what a westerner is like, almost a kind of expectation at times that we are all outgoing like a sitcom character. Some people don't seem to understand why someone tends to be quiet. It's like they're sort of disappointed you're not more talkative. I've gotten this kind of reaction a good few times anyway.

I have heard from an Australian Englis teacher who mainly teaches Chinese that they are difficult to teach in the traditional kind of English way: you do, you talk and you learn. They just want a teacher in front of their classroom who tells them what words they have to learn. God forbid that they say someting. I wonder whether that is just conditioning or whether it is down to their being introverted traditionally.

[Scheherazade]

Got a 41.
According to your results you appear to be the type of person who enjoys socializing with both large and smaller, more intimate groups of people. You don't mind being around big crowds, but that doesn't mean you'll want to crash every party you're invited to. Having an active social life and extending your network of friends is relatively important to you, but it isn't the most crucial thing. You've managed to strike a great balance between actively involving yourself in your larger social network, and spending some quality time with a few intimate friends. Although you may not always be the conversation-starter or the "life of the party", you are generally a very outgoing individual, whether among friends or people you are less familiar with. Pretty much agreed with it as I consider myself an "voluntary introvert".

[PoeticPassions]

So I deem myself as more of an introvert, and that is what I indicated in this poll, but the test I took which you posted, Neely, came back with 50. So I am right in between... a bit of both I guess.

[MarkBastable]

In the vernacular use of the terms, I'm an extrovert - easy in company, communicative, apparently completely open about myself. In the technical, psychological use of the terms, I'm an introvert - seek solitude, internally analytical, emotionally self-reliant.

I got 36 on the test.

[Paulclem]

I got 61, which means, according to the analysis, that I'm a loudmouthed pain in the a**.

I don't go out much, and I don't have a wide social cicle. Perhaps it's an aspiration.

[Scheherazade]

Looking at the results, I cannot help but wonder if we actually like being introverts. From a personal point of view, I do know that I like being solitary and spending time on my own even though I have no problem communicating with others when I have to. So much so that, given the choice, I would usually choose being on my own.

What do you think? Would you rather be an introvert or an extrovert?

[LitNetIsGreat]

Great stuff people, interesting.


I don't consider myself to be an introvert. I am an introvert.

I wonder, is there a correlation between being an introvert and a literature lover?

Yes. The implication is that introverts lean towards activities such as reading, which is why I thought we would find more introverts. Had this poll been on a bungee jumping forum I suspect it would have been the other way around.


I have heard from an Australian Englis teacher who mainly teaches Chinese that they are difficult to teach in the traditional kind of English way: you do, you talk and you learn. They just want a teacher in front of their classroom who tells them what words they have to learn. God forbid that they say someting. I wonder whether that is just conditioning or whether it is down to their being introverted traditionally.

Yes that sounds like what I was saying previously where in some Eastern cultures the social norm is geared towards introversion.


In the vernacular use of the terms, I'm an extrovert - easy in company, communicative, apparently completely open about myself. In the technical, psychological use of the terms, I'm an introvert - seek solitude, internally analytical, emotionally self-reliant.

I got 36 on the test.

Same score as me!


Looking at the results, I cannot help but wonder if we actually like being introverts. From a personal point of view, I do know that I like being solitary and spending time on my own even though I have no problem communicating with others when I have to. So much so that, given the choice, I would usually choose being on my own.

What do you think? Would you rather be an introvert or an extrovert?

You mean like the sorting hat in Harry Potter? Yes I would rather be an introvert – keeping myself to myself and having my small group of friends etc, etc, as opposed to being a social raver like Paul and co! I want Alex to take the poll he's got to be in the 80s or 90s!

There was also something in the article suggesting that whether we are introverts or extroverts depends upon a certain blood flow within the brain. I don’t know the full details, I’m not scientific, but if true it is strange to think that our core personalities are altered depending on a little blood here or there. Of course there are other factors, environment, culture etc, but it seems to be a factor at least.

[Darcy88]

I'm too lazy and impatient to take the test. I'm sure I'd score somewhere in the middle. I am both. Sometimes I have to be around people, I spend my time with friends or making acquaintances in cafes or pubs or other places. Then sometimes I have to be alone. I spend my time at my desk reading, out walking in the forest or on the beach. I can feel at one time a great antipathy for other people, and then at another a great dislike for solitude.

[PMLondonderry]

I didn't vote because I'm both. It just depends on my mood.

I also am not a very social person. I have 1 or 2 best friends that I see on a weekly basis. Otherwise, I have no problem having a bunch of acquaintances that I catch up with every 6 months and never talk to them in between that time. That's just how I am. I am a little bit critical of bad behavior and I choose friends who are open minded, funny, smart and polite. Everyone else, I just sort of see whenever they are around and really don't pull them into my private life. I have a fiance that I talk to every day and a best friend that fills the need for a social life. Between the two of them, I'm pretty set.

That all sounds very introverted, but in a public place, I have no problem being outgoing and social with large groups of people. I have no problem speaking in public, starting conversations with strangers, etc.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I'm too lazy and impatient to take the test. I'm sure I'd score somewhere in the middle. I am both. Sometimes I have to be around people, I spend my time with friends or making acquaintances in cafes or pubs or other places. Then sometimes I have to be alone. I spend my time at my desk reading, out walking in the forest or on the beach. I can feel at one time a great antipathy for other people, and then at another a great dislike for solitude.

That's fine. Being too lazy to take the test is the sort of thing that an extrovert would say actually. It sounds like you could be somewhere between 40-60 is my guess.


...That all sounds very introverted, but in a public place, I have no problem being outgoing and social with large groups of people. I have no problem speaking in public, starting conversations with strangers, etc.

Being introverted doesn't necessarily mean that you can't do all of those things though. I am usually one of the first people to talk to strangers to the school and I find that I can talk with anybody. I also teach so I am used to speaking to small and large groups (though it is true they often don't listen). None of these things in themselves are a sign of extroversion necessarily.

[KCurtis]

I don't consider myself to be an introvert. I am an introvert.

I wonder, is there a correlation between being an introvert and a literature lover?

I was thinking the same thing myself- I am also somewhat of an introvert. I didn't take the test as I really don't have to, I know I am. And being a literature lover takes a lot of time, and serious reading is solitary, so it would make sense.

[jajdude]

I have heard from an Australian Englis teacher who mainly teaches Chinese that they are difficult to teach in the traditional kind of English way: you do, you talk and you learn. They just want a teacher in front of their classroom who tells them what words they have to learn. God forbid that they say someting. I wonder whether that is just conditioning or whether it is down to their being introverted traditionally.

Nah, not about being introverted. In China many schools have large classes, as you can imagine, sometimes 40 would be considered a small class. Teachers mainly lecture, students stay quiet, often don't even look up much except for seeing writing on board.

Also, learning English is hard. Many don't want to do it, can't relate to it, it's too foreign, whatever, afraid to make mistakes, lose face, all kinds of factors. Being introverted is probably a hindrance to learning a foreign language.

[kiki1982]

Nah, not about being introverted. In China many schools have large classes, as you can imagine, sometimes 40 would be considered a small class. Teachers mainly lecture, students stay quiet, often don't even look up much except for seeing writing on board.

Also, learning English is hard. Many don't want to do it, can't relate to it, it's too foreign, whatever, afraid to make mistakes, lose face, all kinds of factors. Being introverted is probably a hindrance to learning a foreign language.

Yes, that about large classes I saw on TV too. I just thought about it when someone mentioned eastern cultures and decided to throw it out there (oo, look at me, using extroverted language here :D). This teacher was talking about teaching Chinese people in Australia, so I guess they wanted to learn it, but they tend to be inhibited by this 'teacher talks - student listens' mentality. However, that it probably down to both traditional introversion and conditioning.

I agree, learning a foreign language is difficult for an introvert. In a class culture anyway. I had problems with learning French. After a while I thought 'what the heck' and went for it and I don't care anymore. I learned that from an absolute extrovert, but initially it was really hard. I learned to talk German in a language lab (headphones and microphone, no-one hears you... bliss...) and English I learned with my hubby.

My husband is a decided extrovert so I kind of rely on him to get me through parties and I say something funny once in a while.

[Pensive]

Apparently I am the most extroverted person here! :lol: Or has anybody crossed 68 yet?

[farnoosh]

45

According to your results you appear to be the type of person who enjoys socializing with both large and smaller, more intimate groups of people. You don't mind being around big crowds, but that doesn't mean you'll want to crash every party you're invited to. Having an active social life and extending your network of friends is relatively important to you, but it isn't the most crucial thing. You've managed to strike a great balance between actively involving yourself in your larger social network, and spending some quality time with a few intimate friends. Although you may not always be the conversation-starter or the "life of the party", you are generally a very outgoing individual, whether among friends or people you are less familiar with.

[PMLondonderry]

I got a 35. I guess I am pretty introverted. The description was right on the money too. Outgoing when I am with people I am very comfortable with, prefers to be with small groups of people, not comfortable being the center of attention, doesn't share a lot of personal information about myself, etc. Pretty much correct. I also like that it said that it's not that I don't like to be in social situations, I just prefer to be with smaller groups of friends.

[aliengirl]

I took the test and I scored 15/100

I think the short description they gave was pretty accurate:

15

According to your results you appear to be the type of person who doesn't socialize very often. You likely have a limited social network, and possibly aren't really interested in extending it beyond a few close and intimate friendships. Having an active social life doesn't appear to be an important thing to you. Chances are that when the opportunity arises to socialize among a large group of people, you'll most likely turn it down if possible. This doesn't necessarily mean you don't enjoy socializing or being around people. Rather, you tend to prefer spending time with smaller groups of friends. Individuals who score similarly to you typically aren't conversation-starters, especially with people they aren't familiar with. In addition, they aren't known to be exceptionally outgoing, unless among close friends.

I scored 32 and they give the short description which is word to word same as Helga. Apparently they have a few set of descriptive paragraphs which they use to describe people varying from each other by a fairly wide percentage.

I was somewhat surprised to see the result as I expected to be around 40-45. The description is not quite accurate because I'm often the conversation starter among my friends.

[PMLondonderry]

I scored 32 and they give the short description which is word to word same as Helga. Apparently they have a few set of descriptive paragraphs which they use to describe people varying from each other by a fairly wide percentage.

I was somewhat surprised to see the result as I expected to be around 40-45. The description is not quite accurate because I'm often the conversation starter among my friends.

that was the same description that mine had as well and I was 35.

[Helga]

I scored 32 and they give the short description which is word to word same as Helga. Apparently they have a few set of descriptive paragraphs which they use to describe people varying from each other by a fairly wide percentage.

I was somewhat surprised to see the result as I expected to be around 40-45. The description is not quite accurate because I'm often the conversation starter among my friends.

Aww that kinda sucks, I really liked the description and it's the same for someone who is 15 points higher.....

[LitNetIsGreat]

Well the important thing is not the given description anyway, for all these sort of things are similar in that they have a few stock responses. I thought the most important thing was the number which represents the scale of intro/extroversion.

[TheFifthElement]

I scored 25. Introvert. Not really a surprise.

[tonywalt]

I have always thought that if you put 100 introverts in a room or bar, they would not act or be introverted.

The scene visually and audio, would resemble roughly a grouping of extroverts. See, the key here is that quite often the people who are deemed to be introverts have little in common with extroverts, if anything, so not much is said. And why pursue conversation/communication with people you have nothing in common with and quite often would rub you the wrong way.

My theory disagrees with the idea that introverts have anti-social tendencies. They are merely selective. If you chat with one about things that hold their interest they will be very chatty.

[jajdude]

Well, alcohol does unlock introversion to some extent.