- [Narrator] Have you ever felt that introvert
or extrovert doesn't fully describe you?
Do you feel that your intro-version fluctuates,
depending on the people around you
or the time you interact with people?
If you don't fall on either side of the spectrum,
you're probably an ambivert.
So here are seven signs that you are an ambivert.
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Number one, you enjoy socializing,
you just need downtime afterward.
Do you like parties?
How'd you spend your time at a party?
Extroverts love being around people at parties,
talking to many people
without needing to take breaks to recharge.
Introverts usually don't enjoy parties as much
and prefer to stick with a familiar face
or a group of friends the entire night.
Ambiverts, on the other hand,
can channel their inner extrovert
and talk with lots of different people
and have fun with new and familiar faces,
but they may also spend some downtime with their friends
or alone to recharge before immersing themselves
in a crowd once again.
Number two, you're good at managing people.
Do others turn to you in times of crisis?
Depending on the situation both introverts and extroverts
can become good leaders.
According to a study published
in the Harvard Business Review on a pizza delivery chain
an extroverted leader with passive employees
tended to bring more success to a business,
but lower profits when employees were more proactive.
On the other hand, a business had better profits
when proactive employees
were under more introverted management.
This is good news for ambiverts,
who can show introverted and extroverted characteristics
based on their employees' needs and adjusting to their team.
Number three, you're easy to get to know.
Is it easy for you to get a conversation going
with a stranger?
It's hard for introverts to open up immediately,
right away, unlike extroverts,
who can start a conversation fairly easily.
Ambiverts fall somewhere in between.
They don't mind starting up a conversation
with someone they don't know, but they also aren't known
for being this center of attention
or having an outgoing personality.
Ambiverts can easily guide the conversation
and make it an enjoyable time for both themselves
and their new friend.
Does that sound like you?
Number four, you work well in solo and group settings.
Would you rather work alone on a task
or collaborate with others?
Introverts tend to enjoy working in solitude,
but they can often have difficulty
sharing their thoughts in a group setting.
Extroverts on the other hand work well in group settings,
but they may not be as motivated to perform
when they're by themselves.
Ambiverts fall in the sweet spot,
in the middle and thrive in both settings.
They can make great facilitators,
helping introverts speak up in group settings,
and they can also be great at channeling
their inner focus when working alone.
Number five, you're a good listener and communicator.
Introverts are known to be excellent listeners,
whereas extroverts are great at articulating their thoughts.
Ambiverts take bits of both personalities.
They know when to talk and when to listen
and they can usually pick up on what others want
or need to hear, making them great mediators.
Number six, you know when to trust people.
Do you think that your gut feeling is almost always correct?
Introverts have a difficult time open opening up,
often distancing themselves from others
before fully trusting them.
Extroverts are sociable, but they may also trust others
a bit too much at the start.
Ambiverts tend to be more discerning
and know how to make the other party feel at ease
and also how to provide the right information
at the right moment.
And number seven, you'd rather have your weekends packed.
Would you rather have your weekends filled
with activities or free from stress?
Whereas introverts would rather do their own thing
and relax, ambiverts enjoy going out occasionally.
Staying home for too long,
although nice every once in a while, can drain them.
And they'll often find ways to socialize on the weekend.
Do you relate to any of the signs above?
Are there any that we've missed?
Let us know in the comments below.
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The references and studies used
are listed in the description below.
That's all for now, friends, until next time.