#Extroversion

[theamazingmaddyas]

I, personally, think one of the grossest fandom misrepresentation is the fact that, collectively, I've seen people view Nico di Angelo as introverted.

He's not.

In fact, there's sufficient evidence that prove he's actually quite extraverted, and all three Greco-Roman series have plot points that are directly affected by Nico di Angelo actively seeking people out and becoming their friends (Nico & Hestia in TLO, Nico & Bob in HOH, and Nico & the Troglodytes in TON).

I think where this common misconception comes from is, most of the time, we see Nico from the point of view of someone else, and to most people in universe, he'd seen as being introverted, because of how much he isolates himself from other demigods (who we are getting this pov from), but if we look at him through an unbiased lens, it's pretty obvious that this is not a sign of introversion, but rather insecurity. Nico believes he's a burden and an outcast, and therefore doesn't wish to interact with most people because of that. He's afraid of being denied things as a son of Hades, and therefore doesn't interact much with demigods at the beginning.

But non-demigods? He'll yap all day long. He saw Hestia sitting alone and he approached without any fear or animosity because he saw someone lonely and marched over there so that she could have a friend. And he stayed her friend. Percy and Annabeth survived Tartarus because Nico actively sought out Bob after the events of The Sword of Hades and yapped to him about Percy and how good he is even if Percy never thought to befriend Bob until it was too late. The fact that Nico had befriended the troglodytes basically allowed to Apollo to become immortal again, and save Bob in TSATS.

Nico gets overwhelmed easily in groups, I believe, more has to do with the fact that he's neurodivergent and self-isolated for so long that he's forgotten how to act, and that itself is overstimulating. While I do agree Nico has some introverted traits (as does every extravert because it's not a one or the other thing) I think he is shown to be a lot more extraverted in the Riordanverse as a whole.

If you think Nico is far more introverted than extraverted, I'd love to hear your reasonings, but I think as a fandom people have strongly mischaracterized him, and want to talk about it.

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[torveiglyart]

Who's your favorite voltron character and what is your favorite thing about them?

Oh boy. Oooohhhhhhh boy.

Lance quiznaking Charles McClain.

Okay okay okay so, There are MANY reasons he’s my favourite, and I could go on and on about him, but you asked for my singular favourite thing. If I had to pick one thing about him?

His extroversion.

See, Lance and I are extremely similar in mannerisms, personality, family, looks not so much, and fears. The main difference between us is the readiness to talk to others. I’m extroverted, but over the years I’ve drawn into myself a bit more and tend to get pretty bad anxiety when met with new scenarios that involve meeting new people or talking for long periods of time. This is simply due to my upbringing and other social factors I couldn’t control, but it still affected me. I used to be, like Lance, ready and open to talk to new people, experience new things, and I was a chatter box. And in seeing that reflected in a character that already shares so much similarity with me? It made it pretty easy to latch on.

I admire him not just for who he is, but what he represents to me. An academically challenged kid with ADHD, a love of the beach, big dreams, and a terrible case of martyrdom. Oh, and the bisexual panic, but that’s not important in this right now.

By emulating Lance’s mannerisms when it comes to new people, I’ve actually found myself not only with more friends who like talking to me, but I’ve also found myself happier than I ever was in middle or high school. Oh! And I joined a sports team for the first time! I get that college itself is a new experience, but just placing that bit of Lance in the everyday Me has helped a lot with the harder stuff, at least, the things I consider hardest.

Soooo that got away from me, but yeah! Lance, or as we like to call him, Leandro, is my favourite.

[spiritualseeker777]

[adhd-community]

i'm hyperverbal, and my partner is easily overwhelmed by too much talking. i have a hard time even processing a thought until i've said it out loud, though. if i don't talk myself through it, i just get stuck and say nothing. not to mention, i have a hard time deciding what's actually worth saying out loud until i've said it. how can i talk to my partner while,,, talking less?

It's all about finding ways to exist together that support both of your needs. I am reading that your partner has noted they find a lot of chat overwhelming and you tend to chat a lot and struggle to know when or how to stop/start (somehow I identify with both of these...).

The first two questions are:

What is it that your partner finds overwhelming? Too many thoughts verbalised too quickly? The noise? Trying to follow the conversation? Do the reasons change from time to time?

Why are you chatting? Are you looking for connection? Reassurance? Is it accidental? Do these reasons sometimes change?

Understanding yourself and each other can be REALLY helpful in these situations in order to work out what will meet both your needs.

Finally for some hypertalkitivity tips, some things that have helped me in the past with situations like these are:

Before launching into something you're thinking about, check in with the other person on whether they are up for a chat, or whether they would prefer a little quiet time. If they need quiet time, respect that (it's not a rejection, I promise) and find another outlet for your energy/thoughts.*

Make sure you and your partner are on the same page about why you're talking and what level of engagement is needed from them. I had this issue with a friend while travelling (I chat while packing and they were getting overwhelmed). We talked about it and I explained that when this happens I don't need (or expect) them to actually listen, at most it would be nice if they occasionally said "hmm good question" or "mmmm" so I didnt feel lonely or get distracted. This isn't something they need so they had thought I wanted them to deeply listen and answer questions each time and were understandably EXHAUSTED. This convo, and following "heads up, I'm doing the thing - let me know if you need quiet time" chats avoided a lot of potential tension!

If you are having trouble with impulsively talking, find something that tends to help you have "quiet time". For me this is listening to something through headphones that I dont need to pay too much attention to or actually "watch" but still find really enjoyable (e.g. podcasts or super-long game-plays (thank you Jacksepticeye amiright?)) For some reason this signals "no talking" to my brain and I can quietly focus in other things - find yours!

Take a few deep breaths and talk a little slower. When ADHDers are hypertalkative and REALLY into a thought, it can be... intense. Passion is wonderful but taking a second to recognise that your partner is probs also having several thoughts/their own experience and it will take them a second to adjust is always appreciated.

*Other possible outlets for your energy/thoughts!

Write it in a notebook

Type it out or speak it to an AI chatbot!

Call a friend or family member

Do something physical to reduce the mental restlessness (this can be exercise, or even just doing some dishes or gardening etc - just something that makes your brain feel less like it needs to work out everything in the world RIGHT NOW)

Try a guided meditation to slow your thoughts

In the end only you and your partner will be able to work out what's best for you both, but I hope this has helped!

Remember that just because they don't want to chat right now does NOT mean they don't want to hear your thoughts at all. It's likely they just need to recharge their social batteries so that they can have cute chats and fun times later.

X

[noahizslay]

i think more people need to understand that you can be autistic and extroverted. being extroverted and autistic are not contradictions. being autistic changes the way we see the world, but not if we want to have connections and socialize, we just adapt it to our terms.

[ozoraslegend]

Introverts, extroverts and MBTI

In some ways, it is so easy and convenient to put a character in tropes, as it will make you have a quick way to compare, introduce or criticize them… And it is one of the things I don't like. The 9 protagonists are the one being affected the worst by these kind of archetypes and tropes. But like I say, it does be convenient.

So, this post is about whether they are introverts or extroverts, and what is their personality in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Remember this is headcanon.

First, about introverts, extroverts and Myers-Brigges Type Indicator. "Extroversion tends to be manifested in outgoing, talkative, energetic behavior, whereas introversion is manifested in more reflective and reserved behavior.", which is not a really correct definition. So to identify, I will use seven criterias for introverts vs extroverts. 1) Seek less stimulation vs Seek greater stimulation

2) Recharge, reflect in quiet vs Energize around people

3) Think before speaking vs Think out loud

4) Value 1:1 friendships vs Large social network

5) Favor independence vs Thrive in teams, crowds

6) Avoid center of attention vs Enjoy center of attention

7) Value deep experience vs Value broad experience Notice: Introvert is NOT shyness or social anxiety disorder.

Next, MBTI. It is more of an entertaining thing than an effective tool in psychologic, so just don't consider this indicator as something 100% correct and scientific. Don't hear the claim of MBTI is a scientific method using in psychology, no, it's not.

Yagami Taichi

Let's start with the original one. As the symbol of Digimon, his personality is especially easy to misread! And I don't consider my read of him is headcanon, so just read this for fun!

1) Seek less stimulation vs Seek greater stimulation

"Seek less stimulation". Why? He seems hothead. The keyword is "seem". Adventure tends to go against tropes although they look really fitted in them. Taichi, somehow, is a kind of teasing, and comfortable one. You can easily see this in 02, but in Adventure, you also can get how he is really not too seek of stimulation. If others are safe, he is really not fond of doing things.

2) Recharge, reflect in quiet vs Energize around people

"Recharge, reflect in quiet"

He brings a really excited, charmed atmosphere; but he doesn't get much stimulation from it. Do you see Taichi invites all others to his home like the way the 02 kids do? Not while. He LIKES spending time with his friends: it's just sometimes he wanted to take off his responsibility and relax with his family.

3) Think before speaking vs Think out loud

It's a bit 50/50 for this. He does plan everything, it's just that Taichi thinks everything will be find, and so he misjudges, and misjudges badly. He doesn't think before speaking or think out loud, so this is a draw.

4) Value 1:1 friendships vs Large social network

"Large social network"

I mean, this is a bit obvious. Adventure group is not close as the 02 group, but they are really friends. And you can see how the group just... departs when Taichi isn't there. He is the anchor for all of them, and really value all his friends, Chosen Children or just normal guys in his soccer team.

5) Favor independence vs Thrive in teams, crowds

"Thrive in teams, crowds"

Taichi has very, very good leadership skills. Although it's a bit because of situation in Adventure for why he is the leader, but it's clearly he showed how he is good in a team.

6) Avoid center of attention vs Enjoy center of attention

7) Value deep experience vs Value broad experience

50/50 for both. I don't think he is any of these, but a mix of them.

And... we get 3.5/7. A good number, with me. He is not really clear, and so we can interpret him as introvert or extrovert.

Now for MBTI.

It's both Introversion (I) and Extroversion (E). (Interesting facts: Both Yagamis are fitted for I and E, surprisingly.)

Taichi focuses on the reality of how things are, prefers ideas that have practical applications, likes to describe things in a specific, literal way... three checks for S (Sensing). But he also notices the big picture, sees how everything connects... N(Intuition).

But I'm more leaning on S here.

Thinking vs Feeling... Personally I think Taichi is kind of indifference, not because he doesn't care, but because he thinks they can get over it. He is also really stubborn and finding out flaws to win arguments about him, somehow logical and level-headed. I will put him in Thinking over Feeling, so Thinking (T).

Prefer to leave options opened, see flexibly, make things up as he goes (that's why he seems impulsive, he thinks but less than enough), enjoy surprise... All checks for Perceiving (P) over Judging.

So, we get either ISTP (The Crafter/Virtuoso) or ESTP (The Persuader/Entrepreneur).

...Eh? Like I said, MBTI is not a good system. And Taichi is a complex character, so both labels sound wrong.

So let's read the definition. I will bold what sounds wrong.

ISTP: Action-oriented, logical, analytical, spontaneous, reserved, independent. Enjoy adventure, skilled at understanding how mechanical things work.

ESTP: Outgoing, realistic, action-oriented, curious, versatile, spontaneous. Pragmatic problem solver and skillful negotiators.

That's why I don't choose I or E, but both. They complete each other. (If you ask about "skillful negotiators", remember what Taichi would become in the 02 epilogue.)

So it's ISTP/ESTP for Yagami Taichi.

Motomiya Daisuke

He should be easy, right? Just a lesser copy version of Taichi, and Takeru is the better leader... Sometimes a part of fandom can be annoying. Daisuke is a straightforward one, but he is complexed, just like his senpai.

1) Seek less stimulation vs Seek greater stimulation

"Seek greater stimulation". It's not that he is a glory hound, or an impulsive one. It's just that Daisuke wants others' affirmation and recognition. Before meeting the 02 cast, in the outer canon sources, he says that he has many friends, but hasn't had any close friends.

2) Recharge, reflect in quiet vs Energize around people

"Energize around people"

I mean, 02 is a season about how social friends can improve each other. It is easy to see how Daisuke is happy when spending time with his friends and senpai.

3) Think before speaking vs Think out loud

"Think out loud"

Daisuke is quite easy to read: he is really straightforward and simpleminded, although in a different way to typical "dumb boy" tropes. Actually, you can read his surface emotion: not his true feeling. But I lean on this. To be honest, self-interpret will be more efficient for you to understand him.

4) Value 1:1 friendships vs Large social network

"Large social network"

I mean, this is actually obvious. You can see how the 02 kids just go out and have fun, being truely close social friends.

5) Favor independence vs Thrive in teams, crowds

"Thrive in teams, crowds"

Self-explain.

6) Avoid center of attention vs Enjoy center of attention

50/50. He doesn't really enjoy when others all focus on him, but he also wants others to be close with him and just recognize him as who he is.

7) Value deep experience vs Value broad experience

50/50 for both. Like Taichi, I don't think he is any of these, but a mix of them.

And... we get 6/7 for extrovert.

MBTI. Now I feel a (slight) headache.

Extrovert, like I just present.

Daisuke is the type of person who just thinks of things like what he senses, pay attention to details. He is also kind of practical, and describe things in a literal way (opposite to how Takeru just has a (^^) face.)

How about Intuition? He sounds so, right? But MBTI is not meant to understand in a literal way. "Imagine the possibilities of how thing could be, notice the big picture, see how everything connects, like to describe things in a figurative, poetic way." All these signals of Intuition clearly aren't shown in Daisuke. The only one fits is to enjoy ideas and concepts for their own sake.

So, I lean more on Sensing (S).

It's easy to put him in Feeling (F): Daisuke just put his heart outside. He really cares about how his actions will affects others, is ready to forgive Ken, creates a harmonic force to his group, like to please others and point out the best in people, be a warm and empathetic person.

Now, the difficult part: Judging vs Perceiving. Shouldn't understand Judging in literal way, though.

Prefer to have his senpai create a suitable plan and respect them, you may don't think it's Judging behavior, but it is. Even I was surprised when finding out it.

But Daisuke also likes to improvise and makes things up as he goes, and his personality just suggest he should be in Perceiving.

Actually, I will get both.

So, we get ESFJ(The Caregiver/Consul)/ESFP(The Performer/Entertainer). Both sounds a bit weird, you know?

Like previous times, I will bold what sounds wrong.

ESFJ: Friendly, outgoing, reliable, conscientious, organized, practical. Seeks to be helpful and please others, enjoy being active and productive.

ESFP: Playful, enthusiastic, friendly, spontaneous, tactful, flexible. Have strong common sense, enjoy helping people in tangible ways.

(The main reason of why I add Judging is just for "Seeks to be helpful and please others". It's just so specific of Daisuke that I can't help but use it.)

So, ESFJ/ESFP for Motomiya Daisuke.

Like I say, this is just headcanon. You can interprete whatever you want. I will just write about Taichi and Daisuke for today. Will post about others later.

(And don't tell me about why is using MBTI for if I just don't choose only one, if you do, go out.)

Thanks of @guardiandua91 for inspiring me to do this! Have a good day, everyone!

[theatrekidenergy]

I’m an introvert until I meet other introverts.

[lilmeawmeawblog]

Childhood of Enneagram types :

② Type 2 : the helper

it's likely their caregiver couldn't properly provide them the basic love & care every child needs. Which led them to believe even their fundamental needs were too much to ask for.Therefore it was humiliating & selfish to acknowledge their own needs. It became forbidden for the kids to acknowledge those needs so they repressed it as much as possible. Not being able to express their needs directly they learned indirect methods to fulfill their needs, they came to believe that they must give in order to receive, love & support is not given for free & it needs to be earned. The E2 kid might earn their place in the family system by doing chores,taking care of their parents & siblings etc. Even as a kid they had the role of the caregiver, nurturer, helper.The kids believed by playing such roles & sacrificing themselves they could earn the love they needed from their family. As an adult their level of desperateness & willingness to do anything to be validated & loved by others will depend on the level of dysfunctionality in their childhood environment.

[alpaca-clouds]

The suffering of being an autistic extrovert. Because I often have the following situation, especially when it comes to events with a lot of people attending.

My extroversion: "HURRAY! I AM WITH PEOPLE! LET ME INTERACT WITH PEOPLE! ENERGY!!!"

My autism: "Alright, we are NOW overwhelmed. Go into shutdown mode!"

[wildereverieco]

How to Extrovert 📖

[kurona-theshark]

yeah im a extrovert

me after hanging more than 2 hours

[considermedelusional]

why not wear a suit to a party? A: you stand out in a good way, B: everyone wants to make conversation, C: it’s sexy

[oldesoule]

Introverts be like:

"Go outside? B-But there's people out there 😖"

Y'all getting introversion mixed up with social anxiety and it's driving me nuts....nuttier?

PSA

The distinction between an introvert and an extrovert is where their social battery is recharged/ depleted.

Introverts finds their energy by not being around people.

Extroverts conversely find their energy by being around people.

[sunf10wer317]

I miss the art of being alone

Enjoying the silence

The sacred time to seek myself

Of exploration and enjoyment

Taking advantage of the opportunity to be me

To be without worry of others thoughts

To fully embrace myself and my thoughts

But then I grew close to them

A closeness I am so grateful for

But I have lost the art of being alone

I yearn for their presence and acknowledgement

I crave knowledge about them

Seeking out their voices when I sit alone

Now fearful of the silent drone

That awaits me when I return home

[indignantlemur]

Hello! I was wondering, is andorian society more introverted or extroverted? are there any andorians more introverted or extroverted than others?

Thank you.

Hello again! Thanks for the ask!

I would say as a whole they tend towards being in the ambivert range - that is to say, they can be either extroverted or introverted depending on the circumstances. With other Andorians, Andorians are much more inclined to extroversion. With aliens, however, they tend to be cool and professional and quite introverted. This is largely due to cultural differences. For most Andorians, it's just easier to be at ease with other Andorians who implicitly understand the subtext of an encounter, be it social or play, whereas an alien companion would require endless explanations and comes with the potential need to navigate a cultural minefield.

That being said, much like Humans have a great deal of individual variation when it comes to social behaviours, so do Andorians. The biggest differences is that Andorians have a narrower range of what they consider 'acceptable' behaviour, which stems from their need to rigidly self-regulate their own heightened emotions and kneejerk reactions to maintain a level of harmonious coexistence with one another. Outliers are often regarded as being strange and possibly unwell.

A pure introvert, given the nature of Andorian culture and society, is often regarded as expressing deeply unhealthy behaviours as a result of some lack or deficiency, either within their personal lives or within the community they occupy.

By contrast, extreme introversion (such as the total avoidance of other beings entirely and reacting violently to being approached for any reason) is actually the result of a dangerously low level of specific trace minerals common in Andorian diets, and the condition often occurs with Andorians who go off-world for too long. These minerals cannot be stored long-term, so Andorians require regular intake of these nutrients to maintain regular brain and bodily function. Imperial Guardsmen have supplements added to their rations by default to combat problems like this, since it's actually very difficult to ingest sufficient quantities of these minerals to overdose.

Have a good one!