Am a "severe" (I get the wrong usage) introvert, don't get Extroverts one bit.

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42. When you're both it's often called being an "Ambivert"....

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I only know this bc I was doing a lot of reading about introverts bc one of my friends from my later ?40's over time explained to me she was a serious introvert.

An ambivert is when you really have both characteristics - it may depend on the situation, and people involved. A fair amount of people are like that.

I'd say I'm about 2/3rds extrovert, and 1/3rd introvert. Although my sis thinks I'm more introverted bc I spend a fair amount of time on my art, and crafting. I disagree.

I enjoy being out on the buzzing streets of NYC around people (well, not in a crushing crowd) I get energy from that! I sometimes chat with people on the bus, or subway if they're carrying something interesting, wearing cool fashion, or jewelry, or they say something really interesting, and there's a proper way for me to comment on it

But now after covid 😔 I'm anxious about being around crowds for any medium to long time even though I always mask outside my apt. If it's not crowded outside - where I am not much crowding - I remove my mask.

You're reading a post from someone who enjoyed being in ticker tape parade crowds. Moon Astros, The Yankees, The Mets! So much fun!

I think I can now tolerate more a gathering where I don't know anyone. I 've gotten shy bc often I have felt I didn't (I guess) meet what I considered standards of sucess. Maaaybe I now see at least parts of my life I have contributed to a better society in small ways, but over a long time. That's a good thing.

One good aspect in bigger gatherings w/o knowing anyone is: I know something about a lot of things, and a lot about several things. So I can say something interesting, or informative. If I don't "feel stupid" (it can depend on a group's attitude, ie not being snooty) I'm willing to ask questions, and learn.