Comments on: MBTI Trial Week 1: Extraversion (Recap)

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:31:10 +0000

@ Patricia, I think that’s probably unusual. Some introverts talk a lot, but they typically don’t talk about themselves. So for you to tell everyone your life story, maybe there were some extravert drugs in the mud wrap! Whatever the case, your personality type is perfectly valid, no better or worse than any other type.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:40:59 +0000

Wow Hunter this is an interesting experiment. I must be mostly an introvert though my family thinks I talk way too much at least to them – I have slowed down now that I have writing time everyday.
I had an interesting experience in Hawaii. I got ill and covered in bedbug,mosquito, and fly bites at my first gig…then when I came to the resort spa gig, I decided to try a mud wrap and massage to ease the pain of my body…after 2.5 hours of treatment my body was so relaxed and my mouth was in outpouring gear…I wanted to tell everyone my life story and just unload every thing….I was “chatty cathy” to all the people on the elevator and in the courtyard and at the dinner meeting…oh my
I wonder if that happens to others? But it took no trying to just keep talking and talking and talking…and I hate crowds…( I also had to visit the privy about 20 times too)
good luck as you continue on in your experiment…

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By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:09:02 +0000

@ Davina, I feel a bit like a guinea pig, but since I’m the one in control of the experiment, I think it’s OK! It would be very different if someone else was making me jump through their hoops.

@ Stacey, yes. Everyone has their favorite world, either the internal world or the external world. If the external world is too loud, it drowns out the internal world. That’s why those who prefer their internal world (introverts) don’t like it to be too loud. There’s another explanation involving the ascending reticular activating system, but this one is much simpler.

@ Annie, I guess it’s about time I told you this…I’m your twin brother. Well, I guess it’s possible. I agree that Twitter isn’t nearly as extraverted an activity as some other things, but don’t you think it’s a lot more extraverted than reading a book? When I think about the things I don’t like about Twitter, they’re the same things I don’t like about parties.

For what it’s worth, Breanne Potter did a Twitter survey and found that 65% of the twits were introverts, while making up 50% of the population. It was an unscientific survey of course, but for what it’s worth…

@ Cath, it’s certainly possible that an introvert could want to visit a loud place just for a change. It’s also possible that an introvert could always prefer loud places because they’re out of preference on the corresponding facet, even though they prefer introversion overall. After all, some introverts pursue careers in the public eye.

@ Evelyn, most people are somewhere between the extremes, so that’s entirely possible. But don’t ask me what your type is–read my ebook that’s sitting there on your computer!

@ Marelisa, sometimes I can strike up conversations quite easily without having anything to say, but sometimes they take a turn that the other person doesn’t like. I was recently talking to someone who’s getting married on March 14. I said I liked how she chose “Pi Day” (3.14) but she didn’t like that!

@ Barbara, this would definitely be exhausting for many people to do for any serious length of time. Like I said, I could only handle it because of all my free time, and I still didn’t do very well, other than in terms of effort. Of course, some people are good actors, and can get into character and stay there.

@ B. Wilde, I agree that no one should feel bad about their type. Logically speaking, it doesn’t make sense to resent your type, because it only reflects your preferences, not your abilities. While the ability to conduct small talk is nice, I don’t think there’s any shame in saying you don’t like it.

By: B. Wilde

B. Wilde — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:28:34 +0000

Like you, I can't stand small-talk. It's such a waste and takes too much energy sometimes to keep it going. I've noticed that if a conversation isn't meaningful, then I'm not interested. When I took the Meyers-Briggs I came out as an extrovert. However, over the years I've become much more introverted. I've done Meyers-Briggs with co-workers. Often the introverts get put down. I say be true to yourself and proud no matter what your profile may be. B. Wilde´s last blog post..Being Volunteered to Shovel-out the Barn

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:45:30 +0000

Hi Hunter - I give you a lot of credit for doing this experiment. Forcing ourselves to be something we're not is difficult enough, but it does make me wonder how those who are labeled as "phonies" can continue on with the "act" for such long periods of time. Seems like it would be exhausting. Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..A.S.K. Darren Rowse of Proglogger - How Do We Increase Our Readership

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:02:52 +0000

Hi Hunter: I don’t like loud, smoky places either. But I’ve gotten quite good at small talk. And I don’t like phones, but I think it’s more about the sudden interruption then the fact that it’s not face to face. When I was younger I had a tendency not to talk to people unless I had something “important” to say, but now I can walk up to anyone and basically strike up a conversation about the first thing that pops into my mind at the moment. I think it’s a skill like any other, the more you practice the easier it gets. I like these experiments

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By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:09:41 +0000

What is my personality type according to the Myers-Briggs? I have no problems with loud places; I enjoy going to these places every once in a while. At heart, I know that I am an introvert but with your descriptions, it seems that I have a lot of extravert qualities as well. Evelyn Lim´s last blog post..Can The Artist See The Big Picture?

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:30:37 +0000

Hi Hunter – it’s interesting to see how it went. I know what you mean about the phone – it’s a real pain isn’t it? And I feel the same way you do sometimes when I’m on Twitter. I’d rather wait and respond to someone who is saying something interesting.

Then again, I do like noisy places sometimes just not all the time. And I think I felt much like that when I had PTSD – I prefer to be introverted but I also like to get out and about sometimes. Maybe introverted people just want a break from being introverts every now and then? I don’t know.

By: Annie Binns

Annie Binns — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:36:26 +0000

If I didn't know better, I'd think we were the same person. I have to challenge using Twitter as extroversion practice, though. Anything you can do without vocalizing, inside your own home, doesn't count . Hell, even I can manage to tweet once or twice a day, and that's while still reveling in my introversion. I'm relieved you didn't have some crazy epiphany about how great it is to be extroverted or I would have probably tried your experiment for myself. Thank God that isn't going to happen. Annie Binns´s last blog post..A Flattering of the Passions

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:26:39 +0000

I don't like loud places either. Do you think that has to do w/ being an introvert? Thanks for recapping your experiences!! Stacey / Create a Balance´s last blog post..How To Embrace a Money Recess