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SpeakerHave you always considered yourself an introvert but found that you don't really fit into that description?
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SpeakerPerhaps you don't mind being around people or even enjoy mingling and going to events, but also don't relate that much to an extrovert.
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SpeakerApart from being an introvert and an extrovert, you could be a shy extrovert.
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SpeakerCurious to know what this means? Here are eight signs you're not an introvert but a shy extrovert.
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Speaker1. you have no problems connecting with people.
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SpeakerIs it easy for you to get along with others?
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SpeakerSure, approaching them can be quite daunting, but once you've engaged them in a conversation, do you find yourself naturally going with the flow of things?
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SpeakerThis is a sign that you're not an introvert, but rather a sensitive or shy extrovert.
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SpeakerYou may not be as boisterous and flamboyant as others, but as a shy extrovert,
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Speakeryou may find yourself getting comfortable and into the scheme of things once the initial hurdle is overcome.
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Speaker2. you don't turn down invitations to hang out.
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SpeakerAre you always present in group gatherings?
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SpeakerLet's say, your friend calls you for a spontaneous café hangout session, are you immediately outside the door?
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SpeakerIntroverts often prefer having a lot of time on their own to recharge because they genuinely enjoy their own company.
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SpeakerExtroverts by comparison like going out, socializing, and having fun.
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SpeakerFor them, life is all about being with people.
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SpeakerSo if you really enjoy going to public events, but don't know how to go without having someone invite you to it, you're most likely a shy extrovert.
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Speaker3. you're not that bothered when the conversation gets silent.
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SpeakerDo you welcome pauses in conversations?
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SpeakerWith conversations, introverts may often find themselves running out of things to say and struggling to keep the energy going.
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SpeakerExtroverts, on the other hand, will talk animatedly without stopping.
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SpeakerThey tend to find stretches of silence to be uncomfortable as it makes them feel like the vibe is dying down.
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SpeakerSo in these moments you may find them switching topics and talking even more to compensate.
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SpeakerIn comparison, shy extroverts tend to appreciate conversations that have pauses in between.
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SpeakerThis gives them time to think, sort out their ideas, and identify how to say them in the best way possible.
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Speaker4. you dislike talking to a large crowd.
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SpeakerDo you get stage fright or jitters right before performances or speeches of any kind?
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SpeakerYou may think that this is a sure sign that you're not an extrovert, but in actuality even extroverts get jittery during public events.
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SpeakerIt's perfectly normal.
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SpeakerIt might just mean that you care about how you appear to others and that you want them to like what you're doing.
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SpeakerWhile some extroverts are natural on stage, shy extroverts tend to be more uncomfortable with it.
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SpeakerYou may prefer speaking to people on a one-on-one basis where there's not as much pressure involved instead.
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Speaker5. you don't mind some attention.
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SpeakerHow do you handle being in the spotlight? Introverts often get uncomfortable when faced with a lot of attention while extroverts usually flourish in it.
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SpeakerSo if you occasionally enjoy being at the center of attention and being around groups of people, then you're probably a shy extrovert.
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SpeakerYou won't hog to be the main attraction but it doesn't hurt and it can feel nice from time to time.
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Speaker6. you choose your friends.
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SpeakerSince full extroverts socialize a lot, they tend to make a lot of connections and acquaintances though they may not be particularly close with any of them.
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SpeakerOn the other hand, introverts will often have a tight knit group of friends that they hang out with exclusively,
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Speakerand since social interactions can be exhausting for them, they won't go out of their way to meet new people.
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SpeakerSo if you find yourself in the middle of these two, where you're open to meeting new people and forming deep connections but want to take it slow, then it's likely you're a shy extrovert.
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Speaker7. you communicate with others regularly.
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SpeakerAre there people you chat with every day? Perhaps you get sad when days pass without hearing from your friends.
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SpeakerIntroverts like to have a lot of alone time, it's their moment to do their own thing and relax without other people's eyes weighing on their back.
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SpeakerFor this reason, they may disappear for inconsistent periods of time.
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SpeakerBut as a shy extrovert, you may notice that although you enjoy your own company, you also prioritize being able to talk to your favorite people regularly.
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SpeakerAnd 8. you crave to be liked by others more than the average introvert.
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SpeakerDo you care a lot about what others think of you? Is it important for you to build a great first impression?
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SpeakerWanting to be liked by the general majority may be another sign that you're a shy extrovert.
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SpeakerThis doesn't mean that introverts don't care about other people's opinions of them,
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Speakerinstead, introverts are usually content with their small circle of friends and won't give much thought to those outside of that circle.
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SpeakerSo if you find that you tend to care a lot about what everyone thinks and tend to go out of your way to get their approval, then you may be a shy extrovert.
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SpeakerDo you think you're a shy extrovert? Let us know in the comments below.
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