Are Your Tendencies More Introverted or Extroverted?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Your friends may have already branded you as being an introvert or an extrovert, but your friends are not with you every minute of the day. When you are out there in the big world all by yourself, which way do you tendencies come off? After you tell us about them, we'll let you know if you are coming off as shy or if you have no problem shouting to be noticed.

You may have trained yourself how to respond in a familiar situation, but what are you like when something new comes your way? Do your natural reactions and tendencies differ when you are out of your element? By the time you finish answering our probing questions, your tendencies will tell the tale of your truest personality.

Throughout this quiz, we will need to get inside your head to figure out how much of an introvert, an extrovert, or an ambivert you really are. Our questions will range from new situations to getting to know the way you live your life and the way you think. As soon as you leap across our finish line, your truest tendencies will have given you away. Will it match the way you see yourself, or will you learn something new?

Are you often late for work?

Traffic holds me up sometimes.

I get there when I want.
I'm never late.

I'm usually late.

Can you keep a secret?

I'm great with secrets.

I'm not great with secrets.
I won't keep harmful secrets.

If it's exciting, I blab.

How would you react to being stood up?

I would shrug it off.

I would call some friends and have a good time.
I would cry.

It depends on why I'm being stood up.

Do you spend much time daydreaming?

I wish I had more time to daydream.

Daydreaming is a waste of time.
I'm always lost in thought.

I spend more time planning my escape.

What does your best friend like most about you?

I'm fair-minded.

I'm hilarious.
I'm thoughtful.

I'm loyal.

If you were asked to make a toast, would you do it?

It depends on the reason for the toast

I already have it prepared.
I would beg them to ask someone else.

I would, but I would need time to get it ready.

Are you comfortable eating alone?

It doesn't bother me.

I can't stand it!
I do it all the time.

I do it, but I don't like it.

Do you ever talk to yourself?

I'll have to ask myself.

I always talk to myself.
I never talk to myself.

I leave myself notes.

How many pets do you have?

I don't have any pets.

I have a dog.
I have many pets.

I have a couple of pets.

Which word describes you in the morning?

Chipper

Raging
Grumpy

Confused

What does your laugh sound like?

Giggly and bubbly

Loud and cackling
Soft and snickering

Deep and soulful

How would you tell a crush that you like them?

I would let them figure it out.

I would walk up and say it.
I would take it to my grave.

I would have a friend drop a hint.

Do you strike up conversations in the grocery store line?

I'll respond if someone talks to me.

I talk to everyone around me.
I pretend I'm on the phone.

If someone's attractive, I'll start talking.

Which way would you prefer to spend a long weekend?

I would like to finish up some projects.

I like taking weekend road trips.
I like catching up on television shows.

I would like to go out with friends.

What were you like in high school?

Athletic

Popular
Studious

Rebellious

Do you drive a flashy car?

I drive a modest car.

My ride is a chariot!
I don't drive.

It was flashy when it was new.

Are you more emotional or analytical?

I'm a little of both.

I'm not really either.
I'm more emotional.

I analyze everything.

If someone ate your lunch at work, how would you handle it?

I would send a company-wide memo.

I would visit every cubicle and find the culprit.
I would buy another lunch.

I would make Exl-lax cookies for the following day.

What would your best friend say your fashion sense it like?

Casual

Fly
Drab

Professional

Do you think you are a good team player?

I'm a great team player.

I'm a better leader.
I like to work alone.

It depends on the task.

Are you the competitive type?

I have my moments.

I refuse to lose.
I'm not at all competitive.

I'm only competitive with myself.

What can you be found doing at parties?

I'm usually enjoying the music.

I'm making new friends.
I'm usually holding up the walls.

I'm probably eating.

If you found a hair in your dish, how would you react?

I would quietly tell the server.

I would make sure the entire restaurant knew about it.
I would ask for a refund.

I would ask for the manager.

What are you like when you drive?

I'm cautious.

I'm aggressive.
I'm courteous.

I don't drive much.

Are you more high or low maintenance?

I'm really balanced.

I'm beyond high maintenance.
I'm too low maintenance sometimes.

I don't measure myself by those standards.

Do you like to tell others about your political opinions?

I try to avoid politics.

I make sure everyone knows where I stand.
I keep it to myself.

My friends and I discuss our views.

Would you rather go camping or go to an amusement park?

Both sound nice to me!

I would love to hit the amusement park.
I would rather stay at home.

Camping is a great time.

What do you wear to bed?

That's my business.

I sleep in the buff.
I wear matching pajamas.

I wear old shirts.

What do you do when your favorite song comes on the radio?

I turn it up.

I sing it at the top of my lungs.
I cherish the moment.

I shake my groove thing.

Which game did you like most as a kid?

Life

Hungry, Hungry Hippo
Go Fish

Red Rover

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