What is your personality? Are you an introvert or extrovert?

INTROVERT: a shy, reticent person. A person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. Introvert seek out and enjoy opportunities for reflection and solitude. They feel more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than what’s happening externally. They don’t do well in large crowds. They can be fantastic leaders when given the chance. They don’t seize power but rather start quietly leading those around them through mentorship, encouragement, wisdom, and inspiration. They keep their egos in check, and don’t take risks without thinking them through.

EXTROVERT: an outgoing, overtly, expressive person. People who are extroverts tend to be very talkative, sociable, active, and warm. They feel energized by the external world and social interactions. They prefer to be around people; whereas introverts prefer to be isolated.

In our society, more people lean toward the extrovert side than the introvert side. Since extroverts are more vocal, they’re the ones who have developed most of the approaches to being around lots of people.

Introvert prefer small churches, while extroverts prefer big churches. The only exception to the rule is an introvert can hide easier in a big church.

Western culture seem to value extroversion. If a person wants to get ahead in life, in business, or in relationships, being an extrovert seems to be an advantage.

Introverts and extroverts see the world through different lenses too. That usually means that extroverts view introverts through an outgoing lens, assuming that life would be better for introverts if they could learn to be more outgoing. Introverts often feel that extroverts would function better if they could slow down and think more deeply. In other words, they are apt to clash with each other.

In our world today, extroverts are the majority. They also have very big ego, thinking very highly of themselves. It can be very irritating to others, especially the introverts.

Introverts tend to be extra-sensitive to how others respond to them.

Extroverts build inner strength from being around others. They find energy in a noisy, crowded room and is often disappointed when the party end. They would prefer in being in the big city.

Extroverts have a few close friendships but interact with as many people as possible.

They prefer talking to writing by being in contact with people.

Introverts reach inward to get their energy. They gain strength during downtimes. They enjoy the quiet environment. They prefer small towns or just being alone either by themselves or with less people; such as a quiet evening at the lake or a cabin in the woods.

They function best in smaller social settings.

They enjoy quiet environment.

They don’t like shallow relationships. They usually doesn’t have a lot of friends.

They often prefer to communicate in writing, or on Facebook rather than in person and in a crowd.

Extroverts are not afraid to speak up, so they approach people easily. They’re not intimidated by certain people. They’re outspoken and take more risks. They tend to get to the point quickly. They will do very well in giving speeches and in debate.

Introverts care what people think, so they’ll be sensitive in their approach to others. Quiet people who think deeply can reach other quiet people who think deeply. They are easily intimidated by those who comes across as being aggressive. They usually cowered around aggressive people. They are usually the one who was abused. They are less likely to trust people. They would prefer hiding behind Facebook or a blog. That way they can speak out without a threat of being intimidated by anyone who may attack them.

If you say you are an introvert but doesn’t like being at the lake or at a cabin in the woods, you’re fooling yourself.. In other words, don’t piss on me and tell me it’s raining.

From the first glance of me, you would think I’m an extrovert; but in reality, I’m an introvert. I prefer my solitude of the craziness of a big city. I prefer a cabin in a woods.

I cannot rally people up in a crowd to speak out; but I can do it quietly through my blog and on Facebook. That way, I can’t be intimidated.

I do better in a small group and/or church over a big church.

If someone tries to intimidate me in person, I cowered like a little boy.

To be honest now, are you an extrovert or an introvert? Do you prefer large crowd or hiding out on Facebook; so that you can speak out without the threat of being intimidated? Do you prefer big cities or small town? Would you rather have a cabin in the woods, like me? Whenever I get the opportunity to get the hell out of Fargo to go to a small town or to the lake or countryside; I’m all for it. What about you?

Since I’m an introvert, it’s hard for me to be intimate with someone of the opposite sex. Maybe this is one of the reason, I wasn’t able to get married.