Introvert VS Extrovert - The REAL Difference

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you usually prefer working alone or in a group? Do people usually make you feel comfortable or uncomfortable?

We all have different strengths and weaknesses, and understanding this can help you build relationships. Extroverts are usually energized, outgoing, and talkative while introverts are reserved, shy, and prefer spending time alone.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? In this video, we will be talking about the REAL difference between introversion and extroversion.

Researcher/Writer: Sara del Villar
Script Editor: Brie Villanueva
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Animator: Bry Gavino
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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[therunawaykid]

I, as an introvert, can confirm this. 👍

[williamwallace]

I wanted to say thanks for this video. I'm an extrovert, (ENFP if you happen to understand Myers-Briggs) and I always believed that extroverts and introverts just have different strengths and weaknesses. I let my introverted friends be quiet when they want and try to give them some attention when they seem to have something they want to say. I've found that just works best.

In return, they let me extrovert. Just like y'all prefer to be quiet, I always feel better when I'm being eccentric.

[tubebe]

I’ve actually been wanting to learn about psychology all because of this channel. One day I will have good success.

[Thomas_ONeil]

Being an introvert myself, this hit me hard, because I understand from a perspective that not everyone will understand what we go through. That is trying to blend with society, since society is dominated by extroverts like my brother.

[Aan]

I am a introvert and I love when I am alone at home doing my own thing

[queciosouza]

*I always love when you bring videos about introverts!*
Nowadays I accept myself as an introvert much better than before, but it's still good to reaffirm our characteristics (virtues and flaws) and tastes through videos like this one, besides showing others that it's okay to be who they are ❤️

[skylers]

Being an introvert, I was being told that I was not normal as being too quiet and that I might need help. But over the years, I feel more comfortable being who I am and not being what someone else expects. Though, there's still a minimum need to meet and fake conformity.

[-toadkitty-]

The 'you just need to participate more!' from teachers OMG i can relate to that-
great vid btw :D

[seriouspurrsahead]

I’m an introvert and it is draining to be social even if it’s a fun activity. My acting level is worthy of an Oscar at this point.

And I DO love dopamine but not from people. Puppies, ponies, baby animals and physical activity are my super dopes❤️

[sohaib_t]

I act like an extrovert but I gain energy by being alone

[jwanie]

I’m definitely more of an introvert. I’ve never been comfortable in large social settings, especially with my former medical condition. Thanks as always for these videos!

[arkwhite]

I am someone who is introverted, has traits of an HSP, and deals with social anxiety. Here are some of the comments I have heard over the years. Don't you get lonely? You're not contributing. Stop being anti-social. You are too shy. You're not engaging with us. You are too sensitive. My personal favourite experience over years is being written up on communication skills at school and at work. With that being said the people that have told me those things don't see the other side of me. Which is, I am a good friend. I am a good listener. I am a good cook. I am respectful. I have a good sense of humour, I am a deep thinker and I am a fiction writer.

When you pass judgment on someone introverted or extroverted, you can blind yourself to the true person in front of you.

[Ordinary_Red]

As an extrovert who used to be an introvert, I really don't get the whole "being an extrovert is celebrated by most people" 😂 I ain't gonna lie, most of my life has been people telling me to be quiet. I honestly feel more harshly judged now that I'm a big ball of energy😝interesting alternative perspective!

[Lazyanimator]

I'm an ambivert, but mostly I'm a extrovert with social anxiety

[andreah]

This felt really heartfelt. I like how you guys talked about introversion like it was something that other people should try to understand and defended introverts when they don't fit in all the time. I also don't like how people are expected to go against their nature in the way introverts are. It doesn't really seem fair to me.

[umaima]

I've been a silent viewer for many years and I don't know what it is, but this video compelled me to comment. I have never in my life felt so... understood. People around me do really misunderstand me ALL the time. I'm introverted, and it is so exhausting sometimes, and I feel sometimes that I hurt people's feelings because of this. I'm 25 and I just started studying, and I remember being told that I do have to socialize with people more often because "that is what being a student is like", and omg it gets too much for me sometimes, it drains me. But I am trying to accept myself as a introvert. I just wish that people, especially my family, could understand this. I feel like I'm a problem that needs to be fixed...

[CressNT]

What I struggle to express is that even though I don't talk much and would rather spend time on my own projects, I still want to be invited, loved, and cared about.

[andreimircea]

I can relate with this video. It literally feels like people see introversion as a mental illness rather than a personality trait; as once SGT Ducky said.

[ojvribeiro]

The part where we introverts need to act like extroverts so we're not swalled by the society limbo is so real. Doing this all the time is so exaustive.

Much love for this channel ♥

[Butterfingers]

As a person who is a natural introvert, this video hit HARD. I swear, sometimes it feels like people don't give introverts enough credit and never seem to realize that it's ok to favor alone time more than others. This video was great, but in a way, it hurts. It hurts that I have to be reminded that there are still many extroverts out there that ridicule introverts for "not going outside" or "being social" enough, and see us as these nobodies who lock ourselves in the house, driving ourselves insane. This video really means a lot to me, thanks for speaking up for me and all the other introverts out there.