Introverts v. Extroverts

A true or false quiz from the book  Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Won’t Stop Talking. These are my answers:

1. I prefer one-on-one conversations to group activities. (True)

2. I often prefer to express myself in writing. (True)

3. I enjoy solitude. (True)

4. I seem to care less than my peers about wealth, fame and status. (can’t say this is totally true, I am pretty materialistic, but don’t care too much about status or fame-False)

5. I dislike small talk, but enjoy talking in depth about topics that matter to me (Definitely True)

6. People tell me I’m a good listener (Not sure)

7. I’m not a big risk-taker. (I was a risk-taker as a child, but not anymore)

8. I enjoy work that allows me to “dive in” with few interruptions. (if housework counts, then True)

9. I like to celebrate birthdays on a small scale, with only one or two close friends or family members. (True)

10. People describe me as soft spoken or mellow. (not sure)

11. I prefer not to show or discuss my work with others until it’s finished. (True)

12. I dislike conflict. (True)

13. I do my best work on my own. (I guess-not sure)

14. I tend to think before I speak. (Most of the time)

15. I feel drained after being out and about, even if I’ve enjoyed myself. (True)

16. I often let calls go through to voice mail. (True)

So, this means I’m an introvert! Introverts and extroverts differ in the level of outside stimulation that they need to function well. Introverts need less than extroverts. It doesn’t mean I’m necessarily a hermit or antisocial, or necessarily shy (Shyness is a fear or public humiliation)-just a preference for an environment that is not over-stimulating. The book doesn’t claim to be a final diagnosis of personality types, but it does give good insight to how we function in the world. Just thought it was interesting.