If you’re more excited by the idea of a holiday party than a quiet evening reading, you may be an extrovert. If it’s the other way around, you may be an introvert.
While those labels can be overly simplistic—most people lie somewhere on a spectrum between the two—they’re still useful in understanding ourselves and those around us.
Extroverted traits typically include being outgoing and enthusiastic, impulsive, and talkative. Introverted traits, on the other hand, usually include being introspective, a good listener, and more reserved.
Extroverts seek the stimulation of socially energized environments, while introverts tend to prefer small groups, one-on-one interactions, and plenty of ‘alone time.’…