I'm right on the border of introverted and extroverted. Like James Taylor and Amy Tan, who have similar Meyers- Briggs as me.(Which I wouldn't remember if the grouping hadn't been a little odd.)
And you're sure this isn't just some fanboy thing? 'Cause I've fought more than a couple pimply, overweight vamps that called themselves Lestat.
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erikaj - Sep 07, 2010 12:05:51 pm PDT #1506 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
Jars - Sep 07, 2010 12:10:38 pm PDT #1507 of 30000
When I was a kid, people always told me I was shy, and then a teacher told me that shyness was just arrogance, because I expected people to be paying attention to me, so I interacted more after that. Which, obviously I was not shy, just introverted, and the teacher was a bitch.
ETA - "Their cognitive fatigue testifies to the fact that "acting counter-dispositionally is depleting."" is the truest thing ever. I can be as socially gregarious as you like, but I will have a limit and I will need to sit quietly and maybe nap afterwards. That shit is work.
Atropa - Sep 07, 2010 12:27:54 pm PDT #1508 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I know I'm not an introvert, but after a lot of socializing, I need a quiet night or two hermiting.
Vortex - Sep 07, 2010 12:28:14 pm PDT #1509 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I'm not sure if I'm more on the shy side, or introvert side.
I think that the difference is that shy people want to interract, but are unable to, but introverts just don't want to interact.
eta:
I know I'm not an introvert, but after a lot of socializing, I need a quiet night or two hermiting.
Me too, and my psychologist friend says that's what makes me an introvert, not how you act, but how you recharge.
smonster - Sep 07, 2010 12:30:49 pm PDT #1510 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I am a shy extrovert.
OMG I said I'd phonebank tonight but I am still exhausted and feeling slightly nauseated. How shitty am I if I cancel?
Atropa - Sep 07, 2010 12:32:12 pm PDT #1511 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Me too, and my psychologist friend says that's what makes me an introvert, not how you act, but how you recharge.
Huh. Really? Because in no universe would I describe myself as an introvert. I just also need time to myself every now and then.
meara - Sep 07, 2010 12:37:54 pm PDT #1512 of 30000
Um, everyone needs time to themselves. But after a weekend (since Thursday night) where he longest I was alone was one streetcar ride to and from lunch on Friday? The only thing I miss is my bed, not alone time. Though I'll be perfectly happy to have some, I'm not craving it. But I do, sometimes...
(eta: am agreeing that even extroverts need aloneness. This extrovert needs sleep, mostly...)
-t - Sep 07, 2010 12:42:22 pm PDT #1513 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I would guess everyone needs some kind of balance between being social and being alone and can get too much of either. The question is, in general, when you are low on energy, which is more liable to perk you up, being alone or being with people? That's how it was explained to me.
I am classic introvert: being around people, even when it is fun, just exhausts me.
Atropa - Sep 07, 2010 12:44:40 pm PDT #1514 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
The question is, in general, when you are low on energy, which is more liable to perk you up, being alone or being with people? That's how it was explained to me.
Okay that makes sense. Except that both things will perk me up. It varies. (This is more proof that I'm a cartoon, isn't it?)
omnis_audis - Sep 07, 2010 12:46:37 pm PDT #1515 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I think that the difference is that shy people want to interract, but are unable to, but introverts just don't want to interact.
I'm perfectly happy being a hermit at home. But once out with folks, I stay a long time. But then, recharge time. I dunno. I say shy because I get flustered easy, especially when talking with a gal I find interesting.
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