I'm An Introverted Extrovert But Buzzfeed Quizzes Only Give You One Option, But Why Can't You Be Both?
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I'm An Introverted Extrovert But Buzzfeed Quizzes Only Give You One Option, But Why Can't You Be Both?

You go online and take quizzes and see "Oh, I'm an introvert" or "Oh, I am definitely way more extroverted," but why can't you be both?

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I'm An Introverted Extrovert But Buzzfeed Quizzes Only Give You One Option, But Why Can't You Be Both?
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People talk about being an introvert or an extrovert. Sometimes it seems you are one or the other, but just like life, things aren't always black and white. Everyone is different. In fact, everyone is so unique it really is hard to classify everyone. You go online and take quizzes and see "Oh, I'm an introvert" or "Oh, I am definitely way more extroverted." But why not both?

1. You enjoy your alone time just as much as the time you spend with your friends.

You are talkative and enjoy hanging out with people, but value the time you spend alone. Being a social butterfly is fun, but you know when you need to take that space from others to make sure you are staying in touch with yourself and who you are without having friends constantly influence you.

2. You are a good listener without even realizing you are a good listener.

When you get into a conversation, you may realize halfway in that a majority of the discussion has been one person talking and you listening. However, you are actively engaged in the conversation and making eye contact with them. You sorta have a vibe that makes people trust you and think "yep, they will understand. I can relate. Let me see what they think."

3. You are a people watcher.

Are you ever in a coffee shop or store and catch yourself watching the people around you? Seeing how they interact with others and on their own. You feel out a situation before you dive in so you know your place. How you vibe at a football game is going to be different than how you interact with people during lunch, and you know that.

4. You learn from observing these people.

By watching these people, you learn from them. You learn what not to do and what to do. In psychology, I learned that certain people learn from exploring the world around them. You understand the world is a tangible place, and you aren't afraid of this tangibility.

5. You are patient.

If you are a good listener, you know how to be patient. You take time to understand people and are aware that a first impression may not be the best impression and that is okay. You give people second chances and that is okay.

6. You know when to take a step back, but you're not afraid to take a step forward.

By feeling out the world around you, you have a good sense of where you fall on a spectrum. You understand that not every situation is the same and are consciously aware of how your position may change in each. You can adapt to change and be reserved when you need to be and forward when you have to be.

7. You are sort of a wildcard.

You're a wildcard. You are down for adventures and know how to have fun, but you know when it is time to prioritize and take things seriously. You sort of live the best of both worlds because you take advantage of the opportunities that life throws at you and learn how to be in present in all of them. Just like you give others second chances, you give yourself second chances because really you are just learning how to be the best version of yourself in the world you live in.

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