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Re:Being Shy Is Just a Bad Habit, and You Can Break It With ... by hnhg on Saturday May 12, 2012 @02:26PM (#3964701)
I read your definition, and thought, "Yeah, I'm an introvert because I like to recharge alone." But then my next thought was, "Actually, it depends on how I'm feeling." Often I seek company because I like to recharge with other people.

Am I an extrovert or introvert? I don't feel like I'm in one or the other for the particular majority of time. I don't believe it's a great model for describing everyone.

For the record, I used to be shy but forced myself out of it. I also felt I had to learn new skills (sometimes a painful process), but I still don't believe I'm naturally either introverted or extroverted - neither really describe me or my behaviour.

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Re:Being Shy Is Just a Bad Habit, and You Can Break It With ... by sbarron on Saturday May 12, 2012 @03:43PM (#3964897)
It's a continuum, not a constant, and can definitely be based on the situation or who you're with.
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Re:Being Shy Is Just a Bad Habit, and You Can Break It With ... by bane on Saturday May 12, 2012 @05:03PM (#3965102)
I agree, there are some people, close friends & usually in small groups of 2 or 3 people, I love to spend lots of time with and don't feel worn down after spending time with them.

And in certain groups with a good vibe they can be incredibly fun.

But in the general case I'm definitely an introvert. A week of sales calls runs me into the ground by the end for example.

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