Peronality Poll Are you mostly:

Peronality Poll Are you mostly:

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RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

Good question. I voted "undecided". I'm almost all those. I am very high strung and told so when it comes to some things. I know it esp. if someone is coming to the house and I want everything a certain way, or worse yet, when I drive. I am also easy going, more as an introvert though. I am also very to myself and am glad if nobody ever talks to me. I really hate that because I do love to talk to people, love it. I get nervous and feel weird. When I've gone on conventions for work and people *have* to talk to me... it's great. Deep down I think I'm shy, but when I have something I feel people want to hear (such as my work) I can talk, but when it comes to myself, I clam up.
Susan C.M.
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RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

Introverted and high strung, I think--I'm not a people person. I am a perfectionist (which stresses me out, because I am not even close to perfect in any area of my life). And I worry about the wierdest stuff--my husband who is my polar opposite finds this somewhat amusing.

For example, I hate going to movie theaters--too many people with their cell phones and talking during the movie and crunching their popcorn and ice (I hate oral noises). I'd rather wait 6 months for the movie to come out on DVD, so I can watch it at home.

I really enjoy certain social settings and friendships, but in low doses--a little goes a long way.

On the other hand, if you get me on the phone, sometimes I can't shut up, especially if I've just had my coffee.

And I love working out at home, where I don't have to deal with anyone, exept occaisionally one of our five children who may be having some sort of a crisis during a workout.

take care,
Maggie
 
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I think mostly I'm extroverted and easy going, except when I'm high strung... For sure I'm an extrovert though. Sounds like a definite maybe? Hope you get over your cold soon.

Jeanette
 
RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

Hi, Nancy,

I think you hit the nail on the head when you pointed out most of us would be introverts because we work out at home & are almost tied to our computer.

The thing that amazes me is, I am so introverted, but when it comes to my job, I am not. I mean, I have to touch people all the time & try to learn as much as possible about them. When I'm not at work, I still notice that if someone is standing too close in line for example, I totally inch away.

I also noticed at company parties, I felt like I was under pressure to make small talk. Not enjoyable. Funny thing is, at work, we have such a great time. We laugh & joke all the time. Maybe it's just the setting that changes the mood.

Nancy, hope you feel better soon. You did look so excited but a tad weary in your picture, so take your time. Best wishes.

Marla
 
RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

Maggie and Marla, you both sound like introverts from what my understanding of the term is. I don't think an introvert likes to be alone all the time or that she doesn't like to chat. I think it just means that you need alone time in order to regenerate, and your best ideas and inspiration come when you are alone. Also, an introvert is more depleted by a party than energized by it. She can be the life of the party or the head of a meeting, but will need a day of sleep afterward to recouperate. Socializing in large groups drains us of our energy. Being alone or with one other person rejuvenates us. Or something like that.

Thanks for the well wishes!

-Nancy
 
RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

I'm on the borderline introvert/extrovert. I get my energy from being inside my own head and my favorite way to recharge is to take a walk alone in the woods with the dog (something I never do anymore since becoming a mother).

I'm pretty laid back and don't get all sucked-in to the petty things that a lot of people allow to bother them. I'm more of a "whatever..." kind of person. The only time I get high-strung is at night when I'm looking forward to the rest of the family going to sleep so I can be alone and enjoy my book, and my daughter stalls to get into bed. All I can think of is that she's sucking my time away!

I enjoy being with people, too. But am not the type to initiate contact. That is what gives me the appearance of being "standoffish". It's actually a fear of rejection.
 
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Yummy Mummy,
You? An extrovert? Just kidding. I think we all knew that. And the easy-going part too. :D
 
RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

Nancy--you hit it exactly--I do like to socialize in limited doses, but the "down" time to rejuvenate is very, very important.

With five children, whom I homeschool, finding time alone is somewhat, well limited, thus my workout time serves multiple purposes--fitness, work off stress, time alone--you get the picture:)

Edited to say--I hope you are feeling better.

Maggie
 
RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

Nancy, I never thought of introverts and extroverts being as you describe.

My understanding of an introvert is basically a shy person who takes a while to get to know and who is somewhat insecure and self-conscious in social situations.

My idea of an extrovert is someone who is outgoing and very confident and comfortable in social situations.

I think both types need time alone.

How would the rest of you define introverts and extroverts?
 
RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

What an interesting poll! I am definitely an extrovert and very easy going. I have no problem with just introducing myself to people. I love to socialize and meet new people. DH says I can be high strung at times(PMS), but other than that I am pretty easy going.

Susan-Your definition of extroverts & introverts are exactly the same as mine.

Aila
 
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I am definitely and extrovert but when I did my Myers-Briggs test I scored right in the middle, not to the extreme.

I am not tied to my computer, though. I'm on it a lot at work but otherwise I use it from home to check Cathe forum.
 
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I'm one of those oddballs in the category "People say I'm one but I'm really the other." I am very outgoing and "social" -- I have that peculiarly Southern personality like the Steel Magnolias, in the sense that I can strike up a conversation with the president, a janitor or (as my DH says) a fence post ;-) with equal ease. I'm not shy at all, and in social situations I can be quite the ham. So the mistake most people make is in assuming that I'm an easy-going extrovert.

And I'm not; I'm privately much more intense than I appear to be, and fundamentally I'm pretty introverted. Working out with Cathe instead of in a class at a gym isn't just a convenience thing with me, it also helps to fulfill my need for quality time alone. I'm not sure I'd call myself "high-strung" (but maybe DH and DS's would :)) -- I prefer to describe myself as sensitive and emotional. ;-) I do tend to spend a lot of time observing and analyzing the goings-on around me -- this is a quality that makes me a good lawyer but sometimes a real dog-worrying-a-bone person to be around, for my family.

I am also most definitely high budget in the same way as you, Nancy! Good thing my husband truly IS easy-going and supports my expensive workout habit!

This is a really interesting thread, and I do think it makes intuitive sense that the introverts seem to be the majority group. Now, here's the $1,000,000 question: What personality type is our Wee Fearless Leader???

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Nancy!

Well, if that's the textbook description of an introvert, it's me. I was struck by "She can be the life of the party or the head of a meeting, but will need a day of sleep afterward to recouperate." Wow, is that an accurate description of me! Chairing a meeting, hosting a dinner party, trying a case before a jury or attending a fancy cocktail event -- all of these things carry the same level (high) of stress even though I enjoy them all, and they just flat wear me out. After each of my sons' bar mitzvah weekends I had to cocoon in my house and do nothing except workout, noodle around at these Forums and schlep around in my sweatpants for three full days! :)

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RE: Peronality PollAre you mostly:

Susan-
I may have just been referring to the Myer-Briggs way of looking at introverts and extroverts and the Keirsey Temperment Scale, which goes says something like this:

"A metaphor might shed light on this difference. Imagine that a person's energy is powered by batteries. Given this, then Expressive persons (ESTPs, ENFJs, etc.) appear to be energized, charged up, by contact with other people. Owing to the surge they get when in company, they are quick to approach others, even strangers, and talk to them, finding this an easy and pleasant thing to do, and something they don't want to do without. Such interaction apparently charges their batteries and makes them feel alive. Thus, when they leave a lively party at two o'clock in the morning, they might well be ready to go on to another one. Their batteries are almost overcharged, having received so much stimulation from the social interaction. In fact, quiet and seclusion actually exhaust the Expressive, and they report feelings of loneliness (or power drain) when they are not in contact with others. For example, if an Expressive person goes to a library to do research in the stacks, he or she may, after fifteen minutes or so, feel bored and tired, and have to exercise strong will-power to keep from taking a short brain break and striking up a conversation with the librarian.

On the other hand, Reserved persons (ISFJs, INTJs, etc.) can be said to draw energy from a different source. They prefer to pursue solitary activities, working quietly alone with their favored project or hobby, however simple or complicated it may be, and such isolated activities are what seem to charge their batteries. Indeed, the Reserved can remain only so long in contact with others before their energies are depleted. If required by their job, family, or social responsibilities to be expressive or outgoing -- to make a great interpersonal effort -- they are soon exhausted and need alone time in quiet places to rest and to restore their depleted energy. Thus, if Reserved persons go to a noisy cocktail party, after a short period of time -- say, half an hour -- they are ready to go home. For them, the party is over, their batteries are drained. This is not to say that the Reserved do not like to be around people. They enjoy socializing with others, but at large social gatherings or professional meetings they tend to seek out a quiet corner where they can chat with one or two other persons."
 
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