Honestly, I'm whatever there is less of in a room. If I'm in a room of extroverts, I'll likely hang back and let people engage me in conversation, whereas in a room full of introverts I'm likely to be much more engaging and outgoing.

Same here.

Refuring to rlumley's post.

I reject the false option of introvert versus extrovert. The labels are so extreme they mean nothing substantive.

That being said, I am very clearly both and neither. :)

I am an expressive introvert.

Of course, I am also Spartacus.

Back when those Internet Myers-Briggs personality tests were in vogue, I always scored on or near the borderline between introverted and extroverted.

I'm far more introverted than most people I know.

False dichotomy and it's all relative. If you think you're introverted, you should see leopards. They'd put you to shame. =P

I'm extroverted when I'm around people who like my sense of humor. Introverted when I'm with people who aren't going to laugh out loud at what I say.

I'm a BIG extrovert! ;)

By myself I'll be introverted, but only because there's no one there- I love extroversion, and I NEED people there, to react... I literally go to sleep with a TV or radio or mp3 player on.

Whether it's to be a nice and loyal friend (very few) an analytic asshole a la Sherlock Holmes or Dr. House (most often) or both (sometimes with friends)-

I NEED PEOPLE!

"Honestly, I'm whatever there is less of in a room. If I'm in a room of extroverts, I'll likely hang back and let people engage me in conversation, whereas in a room full of introverts I'm likely to be much more engaging and outgoing."

I'm the same way. I can easily step into the role of the crazy funny extrovert, or be a leader of a group, making decisions, if I sense no one else around is comfortable doing that. With a whole bunch of extroverts though, I usually hang back since I abhor the competition.

So as to my actual nature.... I don't know. Neither I guess. Though maybe introverted since I do a lot of talking to myself and introspection.

rlumey, you cant be introverted, one only has to look at all the threads you start to know that, sure you might have personal space issues but you are not mentally introverted.

I'm a Taurus.

@Chrispminis, "False dichotomy and it's all relative."

I sort of agree with you that its not quite black and white, but... some people are clearly strong extroverts. I used to be an actor (semi-professional) and I used to play in bands. I have always enjoyed performing. In my work (alas I had to get a real job) I get a real kick out of making presentations to the company or to our clients. There is something about getting up in front of people and "performing" that gives me a tremendous buzz. Likewise when I am socializing if I am in a room with a large group of people - it somehow draws out the extravert in me. I like the attention. Many of my friends (some of whom are still professional actors) are very similar - big extroverts. But I have other friends who don't like performing or having to make presentations, or large social functions - they are more naturally introverted (or at least not so strong extroverted).

That said there have times in my life when I haven't felt like an extravert. From about 17 to 20 I will admit I was very socially awkward. So whether we are extroverted or introverted might not be set in stone. I think it is probably changeable depending on the circumstances.

And even now, although I can be very sociable, I also like time by myself. I am also interested in topics that no one I know is interested in, so I read a lot, and go on the internet (perhaps quite introverted activities). I would go so far as to say, I need time by myself. So in that sense I am an introvert.

I'm very introverted but also very externally focused (if any of you have read about meta-programs). It's a bad mix i tells ya.

What does externally focused mean?

i'm trying to find a good description for you, but hoiw i percieve it is for example i seek approval from others rather than myself, my interpretation of how i think people percieve me influences my choices and thoughts etc. I can't describe very very, and that sounds like i let people change my mind but thats not really it.

Found a description:
'Another Meta-program is where one places one's source of authority, is it INTERNAL or EXTERNAL. A person with INTERNAL reference will take all decisions based on what HE feels or thinks, and that is the end of it. A person with EXTERNAL reference will want to hear what others have to say and will tend to choose based on what the authoritative opninion or consensus is.' - don't necessarily agree with the end bit but def i make my decisions based on what i hear other say and how they are with me etc.

Internal Frame of Reference and External Frame of Reference
If you have an Internal Frame of Reference Program, you insintively know when you have done a good job and you will want to solve all your own problems. You will want to solve all your own problems. You rearely ask for advice from other people. You make decisions on your own judgements, feelings and opinions. If you have an External Frame of Reference Program, you measure yourself against the feedback from other people. When faced with a challenge, you will seek facts, evidence, advice and opinions from other people and sources.

Internal Frame of Reference Program

Advantages – can stay motivated when there is little feedback or praise.
Disadvantages – internal standards may override, and sometimes cancel out, external evidence; will disregard evidence, facts, and sound advice from other people.
External Frame of Reference Program

Advantages – will make decisions based on concrete facts and evidence, or maybe just the ‘feel good’ factor so long as it comes from an external source; able to give excellent customer service and help to others.
Disadvantages – will get stressed when there is a lack of external feedback. Needs frequent feedback on performance to make good progress; will be indecisive if there is a lack of feedback

It doesn't mesh well with introverted people as they (i) find it difficult to ask for that constant feedback.

Whoops sorry that was biddis, i'm looking after Trims games

Is this trim101 or Biddis?

Thought so. I remember you said you were playing his games for him. Guess you didn't find another sitter, hey? And trim is still MOA?

Yup :(

@ Sean:

Forgive me if I consider myself slightly more qualified than you to answer the question of my introvertedness.

Lol rlumley.

I don't think he was trying to hate or anything. I was surprised when you asserted you were an introvert as well, on the forum you do appear to be extroverted given your interesting comments and numerous threads you start.

I think the most introverted people are the ones who have never posted on the forum. lol

Yeah, I meant to put a :-P after that. After re-reading it it seems kind of hostile. :-(

I post a lot on the forums because you all are not people to me. You're words. People you can't press a button and ignore if you want to. Words in teh interblagz you don't have to read if you don't want to.