Introverts are people who like spending time with themselves. They are reflective in nature and think before they speak. They like mental activities compared to external activities. They have a minimum amount of friends. Social gathering could drain their energies. They cannot be compared to shy or timid people, they just like to talk when confronted with the situation. They are always into their heads thinking and analysing. It doesn't mean they don't talk at all, they can talk for hours with their circle of family and friends. They like reading books, watching TV or doing some inside work away from crowd. They are productive when left to work alone. They are observant and good listeners.
Extroverts are talkative and outgoing people. They have numerous friends and easily adopt to the circumstances. They like social gatherings and noisy parties. Solitude is something they frown upon. They can easily befriend others. They like doing outdoor activities like playing some game or arranging parties. They also like to travel with groups. They can always find solutions to their problems with their charm and talk. They are full of energy and are free spirited. They are adventure seekers. They don't give much thought to themselves, external things make them happy. They are productive when in team work. Action drives them.
There is another category called, Ambivert who are both introverts and extroverts. They have these qualities in equal amount. They like solitude as well social interactions. They adopt to each of the qualities according to the situation. These group are rare and less talked about.
Extroverts or introverts, both are highly intelligent and successful personalities. If everyone are going to act in similar way, life will become monotonous and boring. Therefore different personality types are needed in society and scientists say there are 16 personality types in humans. Extroverts and introverts are just too extreme personality types we are comparing. Both enjoy life in their own ways. What seems enjoyment to one may not seem same to the other. Introverts like melody music, books and like being close with their loved ones. While extroverts like noisy music, parties and travel.
So finally by reading it you could have discovered in which category you belong to. Some people may feel all the introvert qualities don't relate to them, it could be because of the extrovert qualities inside them. Naturally everyone have both qualities in them but some qualities will be excessive which will make them introvert or extrovert. So comment below if you are an introvert or extrovert.
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