What is your definition of introvert?
Someone who feels drained by being around people and recharges by being alone.
Have you always been an introvert or did you develop introversion?
I’ve been an introvert at least since I hit puberty. Before that, I think I was more outgoing . . . or at least more direct . . . but probably still not an extrovert.
What is your personality type?
INTP-T, would be a 5w9 if that was a thing
Are you neurodivergent?
Yep; GAD, SPD, dermatillomania, misophonia, possibly depression.
Are you shy?
Yeah
Do you have anxiety?
Right on the money.
Are you a loner?
Yep
Were you bullied?
At one point in elementary school, there was a girl who would sit by me on the bus occasionally and call me names, pinch me, pull my hair, etc.
Do you have friends?
Lol no
How do you make friends?
I don’t
Are you usually very outgoing among people you’re close with?
I’m a bit less shy with my nuclear family
How do you feel about being the center of attention?
It depends on the scenario. Usually I don’t want to be the center of attention, but if I’m showing something off that I want people to look at or whatever then I don’t mind.
Are you a good listener?
I don’t know. It sort of depends on the day and who I’m listening to.
Do you talk to yourself?
In my head, yes.
Do you truly enjoy solitude?
Yep
Do you often overthink?
Probably
Do you enjoy creating detailed fake scenarios in your mind?
ohhh yeah, that’s like my #1 hobby
Do you dislike people?
mmm . . . in general, I’d say yes. I don’t really dislike anybody in particular though
Are you a night owl or early bird?
Both? Neither? I go to bed at maybe 10 pm and get up on my own between 6 and 7.
Do you enjoy reading?
Yeah
Do you consider yourself very emotional/sensitive?
Unfortunately yes
Do you consider yourself to be independent?
Yes
Do you have pets?
No, but I’d love to have a cat
What is your zodiac sign?
Sagittarius. The stereotypical Sag is not like me at all.
What is your IQ?
idk
What is your attachment style?
idk
How often do you drink coffee?
Never.
Do you prefer to share your thoughts or keep them to yourself?
It depends on the thought. Usually I keep things to myself, but if I really like the thought then I’ll share it. There are probably 100 unshared thoughts for everything I say out loud.
Do you think that being talkative equates confidence? Are you confident?
Not necessarily–I tend to ramble when I’m nervous. I’m not confident or talkative.
Texting or talking?
I’d much rather text. I need more than a few seconds to formulate my thoughts cohesively.
What are your hobbies?
Daydreaming, playing video games, thinking about video games, writing, drawing, and listening to music.
What is your favorite season of the year?
Winter
What is your dream country?
Honestly? None of the countries on this planet are places I’d like to live.
What is your dream job?
Retired. (If that’s not a valid response, I’d like to be an editor for novels or a train operator.)
Describe your dream vacation.
Stay at home and do screens all day
What is your idea of a perfect day?
See above
How do you have fun?
See above above
How often do you use social media?
I’d like to use it frequently.
Do people often misunderstand you?
I hope not
How do you spend your weekends?
Sitting at home doing whatever I feel like, which is usually one of the hobbies listed previously.
How’s your relationship with your family?
Good I guess
What’s your idea of the perfect relationship?
Depends on the relationship
How’s your temper?
Shorter than I’d like it to be. I get angry in my head frequently, but I think I do an okay job of not exploding at everyone.
What calms you down when you’re upset?
Taking a break from whatever’s upsetting me. That could mean leaving the room to get away from someone or putting on music to drown out a thought I don’t want to be having.
How do you feel about physical touch?
Please ask. I don’t mind touching those who I’m very close to (like, nuclear family close) but I definitely do mind if you just grab my arm or whatever.
How is your love life?
N/A
How does introversion affect your love life?
idk
What is your love language? What should be your partner’s priority when it comes to caring for you?
idk
What are your thoughts on marriage?
I’d like to get married someday I guess
How is your mental health?
idk how it stacks up to everyone else’s
How does introversion affect your career?
N/A
In what ways has introversion affected your relationships/friendships negatively?
I struggle to meet new people, talk to people, open up to people, and just interact with people in general. I can’t make friends.
Have you lost opportunities due to introversion?
Probably
What do you think about small talks and chit-chats?
ew get that outta here. If I’m gonna talk to you, I want it to be about a topic I find interesting.
How do you feel about parties?
Don’t like ’em for so many reasons that they’re just bunched up into one indiscernible clump of reason
How do you feel about your birthday? How do you celebrate birthdays?
I like getting free stuff because I didn’t die for a whole year. I celebrate birthdays by staying at home in my pajamas.
What do you think is your worst personality trait?
I’m horribly shy and I think I come across as cold and aloof most of the time.
What do you think is your best personality trait?
I don’t know . . . uh . . . I have a decent moral compass?
What stereotypes about introverts do you not relate to?
That they’re emotionless robots. I have emotions, even if I don’t talk about them and they don’t show very much on my face or in my mannerisms.
What stereotypes about introverts do you relate to?
Pretty much everything else.
How do you recharge after long periods of socializing?
By either sitting at home and zoning out for a while or sleeping.
What are your views about extroverts?
They’re cool as long as you don’t invade my space. (I’m jealous of how great they are at . . . people. In general.)
What’s the most extrovert-y thing you’ve ever done?
I go for walks at a nature park.
Have you ever tried faking extroversion? How did that go?
Nope. If I tried, it’d probably end up going extremely poorly as I totally fail at all aspects of social skills.
Fill in the gap. If it were possible, I’d stay in _ percent of the time.
95 (the other 5% is going to that nature park).
How do you deal with confrontation/arguments?
If it’s someone I know well, I’ll argue back. If it’s not, I’ll retreat.
How do you deal with pushy people?
I just try to do something that aligns with both of our goals while not letting myself get pushed over.
How do you get ready for social interaction?
I don’t. I just wing it.
Have you been in leadership roles? How did/do you cope?
Occasionally. I just did my best to lead people I guess.
Do you think that there are few introverts , compared to extroverts?
Yeah. I remember reading a statistic somewhere that said 75% of people are extroverts and 25% are introverts. Just based off of my experience, I’d place it closer to 65% extroverts 30% introverts 5% ambiverts.
What are the most annoying things people have said to you about being an introvert?
I don’t know, I don’t really get that many comments.
Do you sometimes wish you weren’t an introvert?
Yes. All the time.
What are disadvantages of being an introvert?
I struggle to make and keep relationships with people.
What are advantages of being an introvert?
I don’t have to rely on other people to be happy.
What is an introvert’s nightmare?
It depends on the introvert. For me, it’s crowds; specifically crowds where there are a lot of people who know me and/or friendly people who want to talk to me.
What are the biggest misconceptions about introverts?
That we don’t like you just because we don’t talk to you. It might be that I want to talk to you, but it’s just that I don’t know how.
What are things to NOT say to introverts?
Don’t “encourage” us to “break out of” our “shells.” It’s cozy in here.
Say something to fellow introverts.
[appreciative silence]
Say something to non-introverts.
[not-incredibly-appreciative-but-still-acceptive silence]
Who’s your favorite introvert celebrity/character?
Louie from Pikmin
Do you love or hate being an introvert?
I wish I was better with people, but I wouldn’t say I hate being introverted.
“Are you okay? Why are you so quiet? You need to learn to speak up” Reply savagely.
“Are you okay? Why are you so chatty? You need to learn to hold your tongue.”