Hive-Naija weekend Engagement #20 - "Personality Traits"

😂 That giphy showing how introverts run home is so funny 🤣 now, I'm having a rethink that I'm really not an introvert because I always want to be outside with friends, having fun.

I really can't say I'm an extrovert too, I can switch really easily 😬 one minute I'm very quiet and another minute I'm so loud that you'd think I don't keep shut at all.

Well, I think introverts are smarter because they take time to think more than extroverts who just do as it comes. But extroverts can be super smart when they relax to think sha 😌

I don't jealous any traits, be it extrovert or introvert, I can be any of them at anytime... Just don't know if I'm a smart one 🙈

It's been long I've been here 😬 how has it been going for you all?
I'm here for the comments guys, bring it on! 💪

I remember writing my introduction post, I needed to Describe the kind of person I was, I know I wasn't completely an introvert, and I wasn't completely an extrovert either but I have both traits, then I found the word “AMBIVERT”

I cannot be labeled as pure introvert (shy) or extrovert (outgoing). I love being social at the same time ,I love my space. If i am pushed into being too social, i get exhausted.

I think the two traits compliments each other, I wouldn't want to be just one over another, it would be just too much of a personality for one person. BALANCE IS NEEDED

Whoever thought introverts were clearly smarter than extroverts totally gets it all wrong. .one of the most powerful traits a human can have is to be outspoken and being to express yourself.
Its true that a lot of introverts are good with observation and noting detail, that's Smart...but we can't say for sure who's smarter ..both traits help in different situations.

I started off as an introvert, always locked indoors doing nothing but watching movies or any other thing. In as much as I was a smart kid, I lacked other areas. I was shy, couldn't express myself in public, even when I know the answers to the question I don't stand up to say the answer. So it affected me, I missed a lot of opportunities and it's quite regrettable. The only thing I could easily do was play football with others but I still wasn't confident enough...

Then I started to dance, being introverted dealt with me. I couldn't face people, if I caught them staring at me I just lose control. So i saw the need to change.. what i believe is that in most introverts they're bits of extroverted nature in them . You'll notice that when you get really close to an introvert you'll see that they're quite naughty, talkative and playfully .they just don't know how to show it.

So I started to work on myself, the university helped...we had a lot of instances where we were made to stand in front of people and talk...so i started to get the hang of it..now, I can pretty much talk in front of others and you'll pretty much think I'm an extrovert...but then I'm still an introvert because I still don't really talk, I only talk when spoken to..I can hardly just approach anyone and kickstart a conversation but I can still stand up and dance in front of a million people.

Does that make me an introveted extrovert????

Good day famz, it great to be back among my fellow corntree pipu, and thank to @samostically for always bring us together weekly.

So in my response to this week questions.

Are Introverts smarter than Extroverts?

Well firstly I'll say it all draw down your definition of smartness, cause smartness could be liken to your mood of dressing, intellectual knowledge and the likes.

But then it all draws that to the individual in question, we've seen less smart people in both personality traits, so how much you invest on yourself matters.

People think introvert are smart because they keep to themselves, so there's high tendency that they use does period to read and positively impact their lives.

But then on the other hand, since extrovert are the social and talkative type, they'll also want to equip themselves with enough knowledge about everything so as not to get embarrassed outside most extrovert don't like such, and that's why you'll see they reply almost everything word for word.

So in my opinion both are smart depending on the individual being the veil of the personality traits.

What personality do you fall into?

I'm an introvert, and just like every other introvert like me, I derived pleasure from being alone or indoor, in fact, it's like I'm under punishment whenever I'm outside or within too many people who ain't in the league of my close friends.

Talk to me physically, and the longest response you'll get is 5words, but communing with me online, it could lead to a whole page🤭, it's what it's.
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Have you ever wished you exhibited the opposite trait?

Hmmm I've actually wish for such while I was younger and during by undergraduate days, it's just seem so rediculous how easy it's for extrovert to get along and communicate with everyone, while I as an introvert see it as a difficult task to engage in, then am always overwhelmed by how they crack jokes and get everyone laughing, how they easily wow a lady, and they are popular among folks around, try walk with an extrovert along the road, you'll think you're invisible, with the way people will be greeting them left and right before you get to your destination, and you may not get a single hi.

But now I know better, it isn't my kind of personality, I once try to replicate their act, and I failed woefully, even get to fade off some people they more.

Now I'm after becoming a better version of myself not to be like anyone.

Thanks

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This is me after 2 hours of socializing. I am an introvert to the core. The thought of leaving my house is so stressful. You know when someone cancels a plan you've been wanting to cancel so now you have to act disappointed when you are happy to stay home - that's me.

I wouldn't say introverts are smarter though, yes, they observe more than they speak. I don't think your personality type has anything to do with how smart you are, it may help enhance it, that's why introverts seem smarter but inherently it is all about the individual regardless of their personality type.

For the longest time, I used to tell my friends I wished I went out more in school or socialized more. All that changed when a few weeks ago I went to the club for the first time. I hated the whole experience and the whole time I wished I had gone up. So no I don't want to be extroverted, the outside life drains me abeg.

One type of personality is not smarter than the other. I don't even know why it's a debate on who's better. I'm an introvert and a very proud one no matter how many times people try to prove that something is wrong with me for being that way.

I can stay in my house morning till night, all week and I am not bored for one second. Outside drains my energy physically and mentally, and small talk bores me too.

Introverts know how to have a good time outside if they want to but they need to recharge because their battery doesn't last.

I have never wished to be an extrovert, with what energy abeg?

For some reason i find this funny, the aspect that says introverts are always smart and great thinkers. Maybe yes in some cases but let's face the fact that most people are introverts not because they want to but due to lack of opportunity to go out.
Especially with those that has strict parents.

• Believe me when i say that most introverts are much more spoilt, or should i say badder than most extroverts.

Personally i am an introvert, just give me light, food and data. I can stay indoors for as along as i wish. Basically this doesn't mean that i don't know how things works outside no, trust me i will educate you on things of the outside morethan the person you see always going out or hanging out.
I used to be an extrovert but i got to a point were i saw certain things and that changed my perspective about hanging out especially with friends. Normally as a guy we would hangout,drink, womanize and all. But one day i sat myself down to ask myself the gain from all these late nights and all, found out i have been wasting my time on the wrong things and gradually digging my own grave.

• From thay day onwards, i start enjoying my own company because at the end it would always be you that would face your demons alone. Nobody is coming to help you, you are always alone beleive me.

Yes some introverts are smart, some extroverts are smart too. It all boils down to individuals. Someone who is smart is smart, it has nothing to do with staying indoors or hanging out alot.

If you are an introvert and you enjoy being one, fine continue but at some point try to hangout once in a while. Same for to extroverts (Try to be less available sometimes, it saves life).
I am an introvert doesn't mean i don't know how to have fun or i am under any rules no. Most of us have different experiences about things and when you get older you will understand better
Thank you

Hello everyone... it's Saturday. Yes, I'm late. But we can still have our chat. I'm currently playing a chess tournament so it's very stressful, Yesterday, I was on the board for 4 hours. Please forgive the boy.

Well, your sins are 2 in number..first, not tagging me - that could be overlooked. the latter, you gotta pay a fine of just 20 hbd. That's all @samostically, then you can go and sin no more.

Now, to the topic for today..
For me, I do not think I am entirely either of an introvert or an extrovert. I think I am a combo of the two. I hear the word ambivert exists. I believe that explains me then.
Why? Cos I am someone who at times just keeps quiet at some point in time and at the other time, I can make noise or cook jokes such that everyone would know that I am around. FYI, this ain't mood swings, I never have mood swings 😂cos I hate it when people do.
Although, for me, when I am exhibiting the trait of an introvert, I may just wanna be in my room all day or just do not want to talk to people. Most times, not without reason, I am someone who observes a lot anytime I get to a new place, the way I could be cool ehn, you'd think- Oh, this guy is calm but to myself, I'd be like you dont know about it. Also, when I am home from school and when I am out, I greet almost everybody but if I do not want to greet or see anyone who knows me, I have series of shortcuts I take where people do not know me..
Am I weird? Nope..Its just me!😁

Are Introverts smarter than Extroverts?

Not at all, I don't think smartness is dependent on a personality trait but, I do know that introverts pay more attention to details because of their personality so that could be a reason why people feel they are smarter.

What personality do you fall into?

I am more of an ambivert who is more introverted than extroverted, most day I could be crazy and the others I could be seen as shelled

Have you ever wished you exhibited the opposite trait?

Not at all because I can be whichever I choose to be, it might take more effort but I have never had issues with these or fitting in unless it is based on my anxiety.

I think I'm a comfortable combination of both.

There are times I can be the loudest in the room, and other times, I'm the wallflower that I hope nobody notices.

I could spend an entire week going to parties every single day and then spend 3 to 6 months just loving up on my couch at home, resting from that 1 week of adventure.

I love parties and dancing and loud music but I also love sitting home with a good book or some casual work or even a nice movie just as much as the other activities.

For me, it's a mood thing. In both situations, I consider myself still mentally sound so I can't say one personality is better than the other.

As much as I can hold down a conversation for hours, I also like staying quiet and just watching people.

I guess I have the best of both world.

Lol.. This is very true
I could remember my secondary school days, there was the boy, we were always dragging go gets first position every term.
But this boy is so rough and they didn't even give him perfect in secondary school that was the height of his roughness.
Funny enough when results comes out he become one of the best..lol
It doesn't Matter if you are an introvert or extrovert what matters it how you put your brain to work.
As for me, i can be both
I'm always an introvert to people who always meet me they will be like "why i you so quiet" and the moment i get used to them they complain that i talk to much
When am quite they ask why am moody.lol
I could stay hours with my phone as far as there's good internet and light
I really enjoy my own company because normally i no even like wahala and see finish.lol

I won't say i am an introver or an extrovert. Maybe an ambivert because i do enjoy conversations and outings a lot. But i also get bored easily. Thing is, i dont know how to start up a conversation, but i know how to keep a conversation going. Moving from one topic, branching into another, that's easy. I could stay in a room for 24 hours or more with a person and not say anything to them. It's like I'm shy, like i need a push. In car terms, I'm like a supercar with no launch control, weighs a lot but have a very high top speed and redline rev (if you know what i mean).

Are introverts smarter than extroverts? I wouldn't really agree to that because it all boils down to the individual. But, introverts are seen to be smarter because they hardly talk, and when they do talk, they talk sense because they've thought it over and over, possibly over thought it before giving a reply. Is that the definition of smart? Yea but that does is not a determinant as to who's smarter. Smartness is subjective

"Personality Traits" - Introverts Vs Extroverts
Being an introvert or extrovert has its unique advantage as situation demands. From my interpersonal relationship with family and friends, I have encountered both groups.
An introvert is a quiet type that does more of listening than talking. In fact, most of them like anything that keep them indoor. When it comes to keeping records of peoples spoken words, the one that does more of listening does better here than an extrovert. This is very useful in the areas of intelligence gathering in fight against crime. When measured against an extrovert here, one may conclude that an introvert is more observant and smarter.

On the other hand, an extrovert is good in representing the voice of the people. When it comes to holding leaders responsible for the advancement of the society,an extrovert is the perfect fit. When compared with an introvert in this regard, an extrovert may be seen more intelligent.
There are numerous more examples that explain the strength and weaknesses of being and extrovert or introvert.

Hence, I conclude that the strength of an extrovert is the weakness of an introvert and vice versa. Both groups are intelligent and smart in their unique ways.
I am an extrovert. I love to always outside amidst people where my voice could be heard. In some instance, I wished to be an introvert especially when I see myself lacking in what is ordinarily a strength to an introvert.

I love to be tagged henceforth. Thank you all in this great community.

Introvert and extroverts both are smart just depends on the part we define to be smart.
You need to see some extrovert they way they socialize with you, you already know they are smart, their response and all.
And just because you don't socialize does not automatically mean you would be smart.
I'm an introvert ohh lord!!
I enjoy my space and my music
I can be indoor all through as long as everything I need is Indoor...so times I even get to be dragged out all because I prefer staying indoor.
But you vibe with me then you get to see how fun I can be.
I just prefer that small circle I dont know why and the need to always be out is not my thing.

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Ahhh omo I'm just seeing this banter ooo but I will still chook mouth 😂. Firstly, nice comments every one. I had to run through it before getting my thoughts together to drop my own opinion un-influenced. I don't really know but instead of being redundant, I still go with the truthful fact that it all boils down to an individual's intellect. Weda u be introvert or not, if u no get sense to sabi talk, then u no get. And I'll say childhood mostly have influence on being an introvert or extrovert. Some kids usually the rich ones that reside in estates back in the day while I was growing, mostly seem like the "efiko's" and they are always gentle. Not until I saw the same set of children playing roughly in their compound the day I went to that estate with my mom lol. In my mind I was like "mad oooo, so them this ones sabi play" lol. While my mom was busy and as a barrack child, I invited myself to the children gathering and they reciprocated the feeling and accommodated me. Either way, they had no choice 😂
What am I hitting at? Being what we might be, the environment will definitely have an impact.
I'm not an introvert, neither am I an extrovert because my mom runs a business and I am always representing at the shop. Whether or not I like it, I'll have to communicate with the customers and if you no talk well, baba you go loose money, walahi.
But still, I like the feeling of just being indoors, sipping water, pressing my phone and minding my business. And @blezyn, babe I can totally relate to that feeling of acting disappointed after a canceled outing lol. I go out, yes but only on a very rare occasion and I'll have to make plans one week ahead 😂😂.
I just want to continue living like this abeg. The stress in Nigeria is enough already, I can't come and kill myself.

Peace 😂✌