introversion extraversion

Find your preferred balance of company and solitude, from lively group gatherings to a quiet day on your own.

1. When I go out socially, I prefer small groups to large ones.
2. I enjoy having a weekend packed with social plans.
3. When something is bothering me, I usually need time to think it through on my own before talking about it.
4. I rarely volunteer much about myself unless someone asks.
5. Loud, crowded environments drain me faster than quiet ones.
6. I consider myself a private person.
7. After a full day of socializing, I often want the next day mostly to myself.
8. A quiet day by myself can feel just as satisfying as a social day.
9. I often start conversations with people I don't know.
10. I enjoy small talk with people.
11. Even when I like the people involved, I sometimes turn down social plans because I need time alone.
12. I usually prefer spending my free time with other people rather than by myself.
13. I can go a full day without talking to anyone and not mind it.
14. In conversations, I usually prefer listening to doing most of the talking.
15. If I've been alone for too long, I start looking for someone to talk to.
16. I often think better when I can talk ideas through with other people.
17. Time tends to fly when I'm in a lively group of people.
18. I enjoy being the center of attention in a group.
19. An unexpected invitation to go out usually feels like a pleasant surprise.
20. I tend to keep up with a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
21. I would rather have one long conversation than mingle with lots of different people.
22. I enjoy doing things like eating out or seeing a movie by myself.
23. Being around a lot of people often gives me energy.
24. I enjoy meeting new people.
25. It takes me a long time before I consider someone a friend.