I think I act like an introvert where there are people that I’m not overly familiar with, or am intimidated by.

Are you an extrovert all the time? What advice would you give to those who are not extroverts?

I’m an extrovert when I’m comfortable around people, or when I’m feeling great. It’s awesome when that happens.

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glad you came out and commented here… hope you visit again…

I feel some psychologist came up with these definitions and we all just ran with them instead of analyzing these terms and figure out the behavior ourselves!

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Shyness and introversion are two different things, although both traits can exist in the same person.

Shyness has more to do with anxiety and a lack of self-confidence. Extroverts can suffer (greatly) from shyness because it’s a barrier to being able to interact with other people.

Introverts are comfortable in their own company and, while they can perform like an extrovert in the right conditions, they need time on their own to think and assimilate feelings and experiences. Being around other people can drain the energy from an introvert.

I don’t think that feeling shy or insecure means that you are an introvert. I think that the need for “alone time” and fatigue in social situations are a better indicator of introversion.

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you know what though? being shy and introvert might just be the reason that I listen well I think… so not all that bad I guess :)

However, when I’m online, I don’t find it uncomfortable sharing my thoughts through my writings and my comments.

So am I introvert or just plain shy? I’m not quite sure myself.

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I am fine initiating conversations one on one – but its different if I am in a gathering where I didn’t know anyone.. I’d probably be standing in a corner and would be finding my way out as quick as possible :) And this also goes in an online setting where many people might be discussing something! and Twitter feels one of such places..

I don’t know, I wouldn’t call it introvert behavior if you ‘choose’ to stay away from un-intelligent, junky discussions.

I also do not get involved in arguments but its the other situations when I DO feel I might have a valid point and something useful to add, instead of just saying it, I’d weigh it and think about it before blurting something that others may not find useful! guess thinking too much about what others might think of what I said? I’m not sure but it does get frustrating at times…

And I think it is even tougher for someone who is introvert AND shy to make a point and make it at the right time.. I continuously struggle with ‘getting in’ the conversations and sometimes I keep thinking and the people have moved on to the next subject :) and that is frustrating…

I’m gonna keep at twitter though ‘coz even if I don’t add anything useful, I feel the need to check it out just know what people are talking about.. and that is sound advice to just ‘listen’ whats going on there…

thanks for the support Joanna … I have the same situation you describe, blogging has allowed me to express what I might not otherwise be able to say (or say at the right time)..

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For example, I am extrovert while i am out with friends. I like meeting new people, and have no problems in initiating conversations with people I don’t know. (Which comes to your other question. I was not like this before, but had to step out of my comfort zone. Once we do this, our comfort zone widens and initiating conversation with strangers is no longer scary). However, whenever I am deep in my work at home, I am guilty of ignoring people around me, making me very introverted.

I’m not shy. I’m not afraid to make my opinions known, online or in real life. I never feel intimidated by anyone.

But on the other hand, I will sometimes keep my mouth firmly shut when around obviously stupid people. If they are spouting disgusting junk (racist, homophobic) I’ll say something, but I’ll keep it short and am not interested in getting into an argument with them.

And I’m not generally interested in “social” events (again, on-line or otherwise). If there will be bright, interesting people, that’s one thing, but when the opposite is more likely, I’ll stay away.. so I suppose that’s a form of introversion.

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I’m an introvert and shy, and the world of blogging is wonderful to me because it doesn’t make me feel shy. I can connect with people quietly in these little comment boxes, and make friends slowly but surely over time, which is what my introvert style prefers.

It took me ages to work out twitter, until someone suggested I just sit and listen until I notice a conversation or a question where I could add something of value, or someone I ‘knew’ that I could connect with.

If you try and think of interesting (and extrovert) things to say all the time you’ll go crazy. But I think there’s room for us introverts there too.

Joanna

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