Are you an Introvert or an Extrovert?

I'm an introverted extrovert. I enjoy being around people, talking with others, etc. I have no problems with that, but once my energy is zapped I need big alone time!

extremely introverted

Introvert. I prefer small groups to large groups. I don’t mind being “alone” in public (i.e. sitting in a coffee shop by myself). I don’t need to constantly make conversation. I can stand parties for only an hour or two. I enjoy being by myself.

ETA - I am INTP on the Briggs-Myers test

I am chatty and can talk to anyone. I like social gatherings with both people I know and don't know. I also love to be by myself and craft, read, or just hang out with my dogs.

Depends on the day. I enjoy being along and get a lot out of being in my room reading by myself, but I do need people still and will seek out large groups if it's been too long.

Remember, it's not about whether or not you like large groups of people or being alone. It's about what you do to recharge. If you get a lot of energy from groups and being around others, you're an extrovert. If you need alone time to recharge after being around people, you're an introvert. I see people confusing introversion and social anxiety a lot online and it bothers me. For example, my husband likes people and has a good time at parties, but he needs alone time to recharge.

Extreme introvert. I was absolutely miserable when I had jobs where I was forced to act like an extrovert. And that’s all it was, an “act”.

I love being home, alone, except for my three dogs. It is when I am the happiest and most content.

I'm an introvert ... I LOVE my alone time   

I do run a ladies meetup group that requires me to be social   

I'm in introvert but as I've aged I've pushed myself to get out and keep/stay busy. So dh doesn't even think I'm shy because I have so many friends and activities 

But I'm definitely an introvert - I get my energy by being by myself and I love my alone time!!!

I would just get the intimidation thing .. I would be like 'really I'm 4'11!! Lol! maybe it's the red hair, or depending on my mood. I'm really good smart ass too. I had one good boss and we've become really close since we both don't work anymore, she says she can read me like a book. I wonder if introverts show more than we think?

I think there will be more introverts the extroverts. I think introverts are drawn to online communities more than extroverts. It fulfills our need for interaction without having the emotional draining affect RL encounters can produce. And we can leave at any time without appearing rude. I think extroverts enjoy online interaction too, but crave RL interaction so seek that out more. It's my personal theory on why there seem to be so many introverts on the internet. BTW, I'm definitely an introvert.

I’m an introvert but not the least bit shy. I’m so unshy that it shocks people to hear that I’m an introvert. They aren’t the same thing. I may hate small talk but that doesn’t mean I’m not good at it.

Being around people just wears me down to a nub. I need long periods of leave me the f#%^ alone time to recharge.

 Just because I am quiet does not mean I am shy.  I kind of hate the niceness of small talk - how are you, what's new, etc.  Let's just skip all that and get to some REAL topics! 

Very much an introvert. I'm already dreading the social interactions I have to endure over the holidays.  Despite the negative tone of the previous sentence, I'm happy being an introvert. I spent most of my life thinking there was something wrong with me because I didn't like large crowds, the nightclub scene, or being in a loud group. My parents and other adults meant well when they encouraged me to "get over being so shy," but it only made me feel more like an odd duck. Now as an adult, I embrace my personality. I work and interact fine in my job, but I love coming home to peace and solitude.