1 Bizarre Questions That Will Determine If You're An Introvert Or Extrovert

1. How do you prefer getting news: On Twitter or directly on a website? 

 

What it means: How you look for new information can be a sign, Henney says. "Introverts want to read what they want to read and they don't care if anyone else is interested in it or agrees with them," she explains. Meanwhile, an extrovert likes everyone to know what they're reading and what they think about current events, opening up a discussion—a true sign of an extrovert, she adds.

If you said Twitter, add one point for extrovert.

2. On group projects, do you immediately set up a time to meet or start an email chain with ideas? 

 What it means: Introverts prefer to gather their thoughts before speaking in a group situation with others, Henney says. On the other hand, extroverts love bouncing ideas off of others and talking is a big part of their thinking process.

If you said email, add one point for introvert. 

3. When you see a hot-button article, do you jump right to the comments or do you read it first?

What it means: "You can learn a lot about a person from their comment history," Henney says. An extrovert will jump into a comment thread right away, sometimes without even reading the article, as they are sure others want to hear what they have to say, she explains. But an introvert prefers to read first, then lurk in comment sections—rarely, if ever, posting a comment.

If you love to comment on every article, add one point for extrovert. 

4. Do you wear your headphones in the gym?

What it means: Playing your music or movies out loud in a public space, like a gym or airplane, means that you enjoy sharing what you're doing with everyone (whether they like it or not), Henney says.

But keeping your earbuds tightly in your ears not only keeps whatever you're doing for your eyes and ears only, it also discourages others from starting a conversation with you—a true sign of an introvert, she says.

If you said yes, add one point for introvert. 

5. How many times a day do you check Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter? 

What it means: Extroverts place a big importance on social media, often having many different accounts and being very active on them, Henney says. "This can be a point of difficulty for extroverts as they can get quite stressed out or upset if people aren't liking or commenting on their posts. That's how they feel recognized and worthy," she adds. Introverts? "They can post a statement then walk away. Sometimes they won't even log on for days," she says.
If you said once or less, add one point for introvert.

6. A stranger sits next to you on the bus. Do you start talking to them, or avoid all eye contact and hope they move?

What it means: Extroverts enjoy approaching and being approached by others, even if they don't know them, Henney says. Introverts, however, prefer to be approached and drawn out by others or they may not like to be approached at all and will discourage efforts by strangers to engage them.

If you said start a convo, add one point for extrovert. 

7. At parties, are you the one telling a hilarious story about work or are you listening and nodding?

What it means: Extroverts often pick an introvert as their best friend, Henney says. Why? Because introverts are often great listeners and extroverts love an audience.
If you said listening, add one point for introvert.

8. Do crowded general admission concerts annoy you or add to the fun?

What it means: "For extroverts, being in a crowd feels like warm sun," Henney explains. "For introverts, crowds feel like sandpaper on their psyche—and the longer they stay the worse they feel."

If you said the crowd adds to the fun, add one point for extrovert. 

On weekends, do you have plans for Friday, Saturday, 9. and Sunday or do you pick one night out and stay home the other days?

What it means: "Extroverts are weekend wild things," Henney says. "They can't get enough of hanging out with others and they want to be a part of everything."
The same is true of introverts—to a point. Introverts don't hate people, and they enjoy going out and being invited to things. The difference is that they prefer people in smaller doses and need time to recharge between events.
If you said stay home, add one point for introvert. 

10. How many seats are in your car? 

What it means: Introverts prefer finding a car that will act as a safe space away from home— a place where they can play their music and think their thoughts, Henney says. On the other hand, extroverts often look first for a car that can hold as many people as possible so more friends will be able to ride with them, keeping the party going in the car.
If you said five or less, add one point for introvert.

 

11. Does your ideal office have a door and walls or is it an open space?

What it means: "Extroverts become charged and energized by open spaces where they can easily collaborate with others, but the same office just makes introverts anxious and unproductive," Henney explains.

If you said open concept, add one point for extrovert. 

 

By Charlotte Hilton Andersen