h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I think perhaps asking a group of people who live on line what type of personality they have is going to come back with a lot of introverts

Me? Mega Introvert. Loathe meeting strangers, and will not go out with colleagues after work - or any time for that matter.

Largely introvert - like Gnomon, you wouldn't instantly tell. I love performing on stage. But I find small talk really difficult and I prefer to work alone.

"I think perhaps asking a group of people who live on line what type of personality they have is going to come back with a lot of introverts" [Dr Anthea]

I think you have a point. But then, thinking is where I scored moderate strength.

"I love performing on stage. But I find small talk really difficult and I prefer to work alone" [Beatrice De'Ath]

Same here. Nevertheless, I can make small talk when it's part of whatever job I have to do. The performing experience has helped with that.

Hummm I'm an extrovert. I love being around people, and detest being alone. I find it almost scary.

an extrovert! quick hide

Oooh people.. hello, will you be my friends.

I find extroversion a bit of a problem. I find it hard to sit down at my desk alone for long enough to do work. I keen wanting to talk to people.

In fact I should be working now...

"I find it hard to sit down at my desk alone for long enough to do work. I keep wanting to talk to people." [Z]

If you worked as an interviewer, you'd be paid to talk to people. :-0

I came out as an Extrovert as well

"I came out as an Extrovert as well" [Lanzababy]

I'm very surprised -- not!

>>I'm an extrovert. I love being around people, and detest being alone. I find it almost scary.

Interesting to have the difficulties of extroversion examined, since so often it's seen as being A Good Thing. What else is hard about it?

Slight extravert here, but it depends on the situation. If it is a situation where I have a defined role, no problem (so conferences, work networking, family, immediate friends). But if it is a new social situation, where I'm not sure what is expected of me, I find that difficult.

sprout

Your Type is
ISFJ
Introverted 67
Sensing 31
Feeling 50
Judging 33

sounds about right. Although that isn't a particularly brilliant test.

mini

There are certain issues with the Myers-Briggs test. For example if the analysis is repeated by the same subject on a different day the tests will often come out different, yet personality is a matter of fixed traits.

This links got some useful information in it http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4221

But does personality matter? Clearly it doesn't totally define behaviour.

And then we act differently in team situations.

And Leos don't get on with Aquarians.

"And Leos don't get on with Aquarians."

Ah the old astrology fall back,
where people assume the time of year you were born tells us everything about you,

You mean it doesn't explain what makes me tick?

only if you swallowed a clock on your birthday

A what, sorry?

B