Extrovert or Introvert

[wldgtx]

I like to meet people, I like to socialize, I like being kind and taking interest in what others are doing and helping people. So, my wife and I went to dinner last night and while we were waiting for a table (10 minutes or so). I struck up a conversation with the couple who came in behind us. By coincidence we were seated at adjacent tables so the conversation continued. When we were talking to the couple, the husband was telling me a story about his attempt to put up crown molding and how he could not figure out how to make tight/precise cuts so that everything looked professional. I told him the trick of how to make it easy, once I told him you could see the excitement on his face and how appreciative he was. We got to talking about boating and fishing and a couple beers later, we end up getting invited to go join them at their "summer home " where they are hosting their oldest sons wedding next weekend.

On the way home my wife, who is an introvert says "I cannot believe that we went to dinner and somehow I now have to find or buy a dress to attend a wedding because you made friends with a strangers". I just smiled and said that's how I am.

Are you an extrovert or introvert. Also, how do you feel about the opposite kind of people?

 

[Cranky]

Think I'm more in the middle. What I don't care for is the drama queens....male or female and the ones that scare me the most are introverts that become very out going when they think someone is trying to pull the wool over them when no one was doing anything of the sort. There's a different name for that though lol

 

[Fran Blacker]

Me Extrovert , wife mostly introvert. Get her going on politics watch out.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

I go both ways. When in a work setting, I used to have to be an extrovert. Working on Construction sites, being in the Contracting business, and on my final jobs as a Building and Construction Inspector, I HAD to be outgoing, firm, and forceful at times. Otherwise, I like to be quiet and stay away from a bunch of attention in my personal life.

 

[747mopar]

By definition... Good question, I see a bit of both. Anybody who attended school with me would definitely say I was an introvert but those who later got to know me personally might say otherwise. I'm not going to go out of my way to talk to a stranger but if a conversation is struck I'll go in the opposite direction and carry on a lengthy conversation. I'd say introvert if I had to choose, I'm perfectly content working alone and not meeting anyone new... Wife and kids = happy for me.

 

[MarPar]

Depends how much I've had to drink

 

[slepr1]

Extrovert. I can spark up a conversation with anyone, hopefully not politics though.

 

[Hikin Mike]

Since my minor stroke in 2007, comprehension is not my strong point any more, so I'm not comfortable with talking to people. Before that, I had no problem holding a conversation with just about anybody.

 

[69a100]

xtc / extrovert - YouTube

 

[ckessel]

My wife and I float back and forth. Depends on where we are and who we are talking to. We've both been burned by manipulative people and been shunned by many with degrees. The ones with the degrees are funny as they are smart but very dumb. When I'm around car people I feel safer to strike up a conversation but I hold back a lot so I can get a feel for the individual. One of the things I learned over almost 40 years of auto business in mostly parts but some body shop management. Once I feel the person is trustworthy, not a user/leach, seems like someone to have a beer with then I open up. Some of the being trusting others is from growing up in a household where you got trashed by letting family members know about things or being the heavy one. When we are at church, we both clam up and it takes awhile to get comfortable. For my wife part of her holding back is from 20+ years working for the state and being what I call a knife training dummy. The one who people would hug while getting stabbed in the back by that co-worker.

 

[cr8crshr]

I'm not sure actually. Depends on the situation I guess. I can look in both directions if need be and then make a decision. Hell at my age, it doesn't really matter all that much now as maybe 30-40 years ago it did. Older I get the less I want to interact due to so many overly ridiculous types of people. But occasionally, one will come forward so I relish that!!! cr8crshr/Bill

 

[gkent]

I like anyone who is not full of **** or a loud mouth schmuck !! Its fine to boast a little , who doesn't. But if you're clearly full of **** there's a real good chance I'm going to tell you so. If you're a loud mouth schmuck I will probably walk away from you in the middle of a sentence.

 

[Richard Cranium]

I go both ways.

You don't say.

 

[Mike67]

I'm an extrovert who identifies as an introvert...
I can make friends with anyone and will occasionally strike up a conversation with a stranger ,( especially if waiting in a line). I don't like large crowds or having to contend with a bunch of story tellers & loud mouths. I can be content just watching and listening.
Give me some liquid courage in volume and I become Jim Carrey or at least I used too.
I'm pretty reserved now and mainly listen to people just to figure out who and what they are.

 

[ACME A12]

Extrovert. I was a military brat, moved a lot, and had to learn how to make friends quickly. One of my high school chums from Okinawa that I am still very close to all these years later once told me "Yeah, we were all shocked when you became a salesman; you've been talking us into doing stupid **** for years..."

Wife is an extrovert and then some. She's never met a stranger.

 

[cr8crshr]

You don't say.

I was going to say and/or use that myself but thought otherwise knowing you would be all over it like a Duck on a June Bug...cr8crshr/Bill

 

[cr8crshr]

I like anyone who is not full of **** or a loud mouth schmuck !! Its fine to boast a little , who doesn't. But if you're clearly full of **** there's a real good chance I'm going to tell you so. If you're a loud mouth schmuck I will probably walk away from you in the middle of a sentence.

As the saying goes, "You Cannot Bullshit a Bullshitter"!!! And I am one of the best at it...cr8crshr/Bill

 

[JDmac72chrgr]

More of a introvert since betrayed by wife & daughter; "watch your back since only you can cover it" since, except around car guys & gals, open up a bit. Tough since being part Irish, DO HAVE GIFT OF GAB!! Being ex-military, still a ballbuster, but too many people don't "get it" except for us older vets. Looks like @Richard Cranium "gets it"!!! (post #13!!)

 

[Budnicks]

I can get along with anyone
until they piss me off...

I like dogs/animals more than people anymore...

I was raised to say hello when you have eye contact
even with strangers...
Some people are just plain rude, in their own lil' shell...

I really don't think I'm either Extrovert or Introvert
I'm just normal...

I like people, I like to travel & see new stuff, meet new people
my memory is **** so I won't remember their name
unless they are really interesting...
I also like being home & just chilling...

I don't need anger management, I need people to not piss me off...
Hard to do nowadays...

Way too many knowitall types/douches out there...

 

[chargervert]

I'm a pervert with a Chargervert!