and experience? I was an introvert and later on in College I became an extrovert.
2007-07-27 12:52:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Introvert, all my life. Sometimes called a loner. Not adverse to people and situations, just very comfortable with my own company.
2007-07-28 09:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by gone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was an introvert when young, but learned that sometimes I had to exhibit the characteristics of an extrovert in order to get to know people. I moved quite a bit when young. But I am most comfortable being an introvert. Trying to be an extrovert, for me, can be emotionally draining. In other words, I am and have remained an introvert.
2007-07-27 13:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by P 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was an extrovert until the 5th grade. There's a day I'll never forget ! My teacher hollered at me to turn around and be quiet ! Of course that led to a conference with my mom, and after that I wouldn't even raise my hand to answer a question until I was in college, and oral participation was required.
Through the help of some good natured outgoing friends later in life, I started to open up again, but have not recaptured the spontaneity I had as a child,( except here on yahoo.)
2007-07-27 14:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a natural introvert but can be extroverted in comfortable situations, and I am comfortable most of the time. For instance, I have no problem speaking in front of groups regardless size.
2007-07-27 13:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by Caesar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found out early in life that introverts/shy people inherited the dirt (excuse me, Earth), while the outgoing extroverts inherited all the friends I wanted. It didn't take me long to make the switch. Fading into the back ground did not serve me well.
2007-07-27 14:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was an introvert, with Mom (who only meant to keep me from harm) constantly telling me not to do this, or not to go there.. she always told me I was too dumb to do this or that. Someone else could do a better job.
Then, I married a man who constantly insisted I was smart. I was pretty. I was capable. It took him a long time of talking at me, but I have learned I can do things as well as anyone.
Rarely, I still have moments of feeling introverted.
2007-07-28 07:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always considered myself an introvert because I simply do not need a great deal of social interaction just for its own sake. I enjoy a good conversation, but when it comes down to "small talk" just to be talking and being with someone, don't need it, have much more interesting things to do.
2007-07-28 03:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by geniepiper 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've always been an introvert, I don't think it's so much a lack of confidence although I've always been a bit shy with strangers, I just don't like being in the spotlight.
2007-07-27 23:43:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We were raised to be 'seen and not heard'. I'm not advocating or condemning this but we were expected to be quiet unless we were addressed directly. So basically I am quiet. I rarely raise my voice and I'm not what one would call exuberant. I've always been this way. I guess it's why people get so surprised when I turn out to be opinionated and quite stubborn about things. I just don't feel the need to yell it out.
Because I'm quiet by nature people assume I'm introverted. Not so!
2007-07-28 02:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mum used to say she didn't know where I got it from , but I've always been an extrovert. I talked to and still do talk to people I meet anywhere. I think people are sometimes taken aback.
However I will admit to a little reserve if I'm not sure where it is I'm going but once I'm there.... wow.
2007-07-27 13:58:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋