As has already
been stated, introverts and extroverts[1]
are distinguished by how they regain energy. Extroverts do it in the opposite
way of introverts – they become energized by contact with people. Groups excite
them and they become enthusiastic around others. That is where their energy
increases. External stimulation is what recharges them. One website summarized
it well: “They are habitually outgoing, venturing forth with confidence into
the unknown.”[2]
That is an extrovert.
Extroverts
often think out loud and thus tend to talk more than introverts, who process
internally. Extroverts also tend to speak louder. They know how to work a room
full of people, and they are usually comfortable making small talk and
chit-chat for short periods of time with many different people. As big talkers,
they are the ones most likely to initiate conversations, and when talking, are
often still active and very expressive. They are summed up with the word
“gregarious.” Verbalization comes easily to them.
Their knowledge,
due to a shorter attention span and less concentration than introverts, often
covers many topics, but none in much depth. This is thanks, in part, to a broad
span of interests.
The attention of
an extrovert is directed externally, to whatever is currently present around
them. They focus on people and things, rather than on ideas and impressions.
They make their decisions based on people, “watching the choices of people as a
reference point for understanding.”[3]
An extrovert’s brain works like sonar.
Extroverts
are more likely to enjoy working in a group and being in constant contact with
others. Their constant mantra is “the more, the merrier.” If there is one thing
an extrovert hates, it is being cooped up alone for long periods of time. They
also enjoy jobs that can be done quickly and effectively without in-depth
perusals or the like.
Extroverts are
more likely to be ready to open up and share their intimate lives with people
they do not know as well. Personal relationships are one of the most important
things to them, and they are likely to cultivate many. They have many large
groups of friends, and not only do they know many people, but they also
consider most or all of them to be their friends. They love group interaction
and it impacts them positively.
An
extrovert is more likely to take a risk and be daring. Their very personality
dictates that they will be more impulsive. This fits precisely with their tendency
to speak before thinking.
Ten
tips for caring for an extrovert: respect their independence; compliment them
in the company of others; accept and encourage their enthusiasm; allow them to
explore and talk things out; thoughtfully surprise them; understand when they
are busy; let them dive right in; offer them options; make physical and verbal
gestures of affection; and let them shine.[4]
[1]
Alternatively spelled “extraversion” or “extraverts” by Carl Jung and the
original MBTI test. The more common spelling now tends to be the one used
throughout this paper, although either is technically correct.
[3]
Calise Sellers, “A Little Bit of Personality,” accessed July 9, 2015, www.alittlebitofpersonality.com.
[4]
Find the graphic (accessed July 9, 2015) from which these tips came here: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pYRBCQJwlEM/UAMc1qanCTI/AAAAAAAAA2A/kfyfJN8oBHE/s1600/Caring+for+your+introvert+and+extrovert.jpg.
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