What do you like about extroverts?

doubtmyself

doubtmyself

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What do you like about extroverts?
Do you enjoy their company?
Let's assume of course that they are not the nasty bullying type.
Still talkative of course and more interested in themselves than you.

"Good extroverts" are fun to be with. They know how to enjoy the moment. You can meet a lot of people through them. They can save you all the effort of small talk and they are not afraid of responsibility. They enjoy the driver's seat. Gives you a chance to take the passenger seat where you are possibly more comfortbale.

I used to have these kinds of friends. But as time went on I realised that my development was being held back. Staying in the passenger seat is pleasant for a while but sooner or later you have to get out of your comfort zone.::eek::
 
Mr Motivator

Mr Motivator

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everyone to their own, but a lot of my friends are extroverts and they've really helped me at times to overcome my anxiety. like doubtmyself says, they're a great way to meet new people and to give us the push we might need. if it wasnt for one of my extrovert friends, i would never have gone to uni, and through him i made a great group of friends there.

must admit tho one quality about them i do hate is how fond of talking about themselves they are, even tho thats pretty much all iv done so far on this site :| aslong as u dont entirely rely on an extrovert to back u up no matter what and be always there to listen, then i think theyre a great thing to have. for me theyre kinda a link to 'normal life' lol
 
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da_illest101

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They are engaging, I never made one single friend by being the first one to talk in my life. That might be why I have zero introverted friends, unfortunately
 
Phoenixx

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One of my friends is a major extrovert. Her social skills astound me, they really do. She's probably the only person I know that talks to nearly every single one of her facebook friends (she has a good 500+) sometime or another, whether it's online, over the phone, or in person. I swear, the girl never sleeps, she just socializes constantly, and she loves it. She's not one to talk about herself so much as she just talks about random things.

I do enjoy her company and I kinda like meeting people through her. But being around her all the time though, especially in public, tires me out. I can't go out in public with her without her seeing at least one person she knows and has to talk to. I honestly don't know how she does it all.
 
totoro

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They are more confident and assertive....the opposite of me. Zero confidence and submissive :(
 
recluse

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I'm pretty jealous of them actually. I wish i could engage with people in the way extorverts do. The good thing about being with an extrovert is that you don't really have to think of anything to talk about,because they do all the talking!::p:
 
Waybuloo

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Don't think extroverts are necessarily confident. I had a very social friend at school who was always talking about things that have happend, gossip etc. She wasn't too confident to begin with. She is not full of herself either and doesn't go on about herself. She also talks to people in all the social groups.

I think a good extrovert is a god send for when you are feeling lonely and empty and needing company and scared. They also come to you so you don't have to do the chasing. When I met my bf's family, the only member I wasn't scared to talk to was the extrovert Dad.
 
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Rembrandt Broam

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Well they do all the talking, so you don't have to. :)

I have enjoyed the company of some extroverted people, but there are plenty that just annoy me. I guess extroverts really put themselves and their personalities on show, and are happy for other folks to take them or leave them.
 
doubtmyself

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Waybuloo said:
Don't think extroverts are necessarily confident. I had a very social friend at school who was always talking about things that have happend, gossip etc. She wasn't too confident to begin with. She is not full of herself either and doesn't go on about herself. She also talks to people in all the social groups.

I think a good extrovert is a god send for when you are feeling lonely and empty and needing company and scared. They also come to you so you don't have to do the chasing. When I met my bf's family, the only member I wasn't scared to talk to was the extrovert Dad.
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That's right. Good extroverts are very open, have nothing to hide. You feel the warmth of their personality. They don't really care whether you like them or not so you don't have to walk on eggshells. Bad extroverts on the other hand, are controlling and are always politicking to increase their power.
 
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OvidiuDanut

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My wife is an extrovert by definition and without even knowing she infusses me with her openess.:) I like that...sometimes she tires me being so talkative and all....but its all good:)
 
doubtmyself

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OvidiuDanut said:
My wife is an extrovert by definition and without even knowing she infusses me with her openess.:) I like that...sometimes she tires me being so talkative and all....but its all good:)
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Interesting that we can get such positive energy from extroverts.
Can we get positive energy from introverts? Or those with SA?
 
coyote

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introvert ≠ socially anxious

extrovert ≠ socially secure

what happens when you're a socially anxious extrovert?

what if you PREFER to be around other people, but have trouble doing so?
 
LazyHermitCrab

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They can share things and give you a new perspective on many topics. They're fun and intriguing sometimes as long as they don't talk too much.... :)
 
razzle dazzle rose

razzle dazzle rose

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I like how chatty and carefree they are. Laid back. At ease. I just associate extroverts with this coolness, like they know how to handle themselves in most any situation. My mother, sister, and older brother are extroverts, and I admire how they can talk to anyone...and they talk to a lot of people, all kinds...with such ease and self-assurance. They don't seem to over think what they say and just say it. It is something I'd like to be able to do, and sometimes I am able to, but it doesn't come naturally. Introverts have their qualities too of course.
 
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