1)
Do you feel as though you "gain energy" during social interaction in class/work room group settings or friendly gatherings?
Yes! I'm the "life of the party"! I enjoy talking to people no matter where I am!
No! I'd rather just be there to listen and stay out of limelight as much as possible. I don't enjoy talking to people as much as others do.
Possibly a yes, maybe a no. I don't mind at all being in a group and talking out loud. I'm not as nervous when surrounded by people nor do I really feel like being my myself for long periods of time.
2)
Do you enjoy spending long periods of time doing activities strictly by yourself and loathe the idea of others joining you in those activities?
Yes! I'd rather be by myself, alone, all day, everyday if I could! I enjoy doing just about anything and everything by myself because everything works out better when its just me.
No! A little bit of company is always nice! What is there to talk about when its just you and nobody else? Plus, its much more fun to do whatever you enjoy with somebody else!
Well, maybe yes, maybe no. I'll admit that I enjoy spending quality time by myself but I definitely wouldn't enjoy being by myself for long periods of time. I mean, I enjoy the company every once and a while.
3)
In your opinion, how large would you say is your group of friends?
Enormous! Well, not counting my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram friends! But the number of friends that I have in my life who I hang out with on several occasions, as well as call, and text, is quite a few.
Not very big at all! On average, I'd say that I have maybe 2 or 3 good friends who I hang out with as well as call, mainly text.
I'd say that the size of my group of friends isn't too big or too small. I have more than 3 good friends but not more than 10 whom I can count on.
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How you say that you learn best when it comes to conversation?
By trial-and-error. I listen and listen and when I feel that I have enough time or its my turn to speak my opinion on the matter, I speak my mind out loud and if what I say is out of context or receives negative backlash, I've learned what better to do next time in a similar situation.
By waiting until I have a full understanding. I listen and listen and when I feel that I have enough time or that it is my turn to speak my opinion on the matter, my answer is as though I've been listening to the conversation for ages. I know what I am saying because I wanted be knowledgeable in the subject before voicing my opinion.
6)
Do you try to avoid large crowds, and if you should find yourself in one, do you desperately feel the need to escape it?
Absolutely! I feel as though the energy is being drained from my body! Honestly, I want nothing to do with what is going on and honestly, I could care less. Long lines, especially, are the worst.
Not really! When I see a group of people or if I'm in a large crowd, I don't feel afraid nor do I badly want to to escape it! I'm interested in what's going on and I want to get involved in whatever it is. When it comes to long, crowded lines, I don't feel awkward just waiting there.
It depends, really. If I'm at a concert, then obviously I'd enjoy being in the crowd but if its a crowd of people I don't know, then I'll avoid it. Nobody likes standing and waiting in long, crowded lines either so I'm pretty sure we'd all try to avoid those but I don't really have too much of a problem with either.
7)
Which is more likely your style: written communication or verbal communication?
Written Communication. I enjoy writing and quite honestly, I can get more thoughts and ideas on paper than I could just speaking aloud. I'd rather write first, then speak.
Verbal Communication. I enjoy sharing thoughts and ideas aloud in a group setting because it works best for me. I'd rather talk about things first, then put it all down on paper.
Either'll do for me! I'm not shy about talking about stuff from the top of my head then making notes, nor am I that bad of a writer to first jot it down on paper, then speak about it.
8)
On a Scale of 1 - to...9, how easy is it for you to make new friends?
1: Possibly the most difficult task any human being has ever had to accomplish in the history of planet Earth.
2: Extremely difficult; I'd rather not ever try. Matter-of-fact, I've stopped trying.
3: Very Challenging; how anybody has ever managed to it is a mystery to me.
4: It's a hard thing to do! But it's not impossible.
5: It just takes time, is all. A little bit of energy and hard-work and dedication to that special person.
6: Not that difficult! Talk about this, talk about that, and boom! new friend.
7: Pretty simple, actually. Say, "Hi", and before you know it, you find out what you have in common and that you were always meant to be together!
8: It's easier than breathing air! Really, it's that easy!
I just made a new friend now and I wasn't even talking to anybody...
9)
When it comes to being the center of attention, even when that attention is positive, what is your reaction?
In my head, I am thinking, "Oh, please, no, stop, please. Leave me alone! Why does is happening to me of all people? C'mon, end it already! Good, thank whoever is up in the clouds looking down over planet Earth, it's over! Why isn't my heart beating?"
In my head, I am thinking, "Oh, wow, okay, me, really, wow, okay. So, I did this. Cool. I can be either happy or sad about this. Smile and wave, aaaand, it's over. Alright..."
In my head, I am most likely thinking, "Awesome! What, me! No, really? This is pretty cool! Ha ha, this definitely means that I am awesome! Hey you, over there, don't look away from the glory that is me!"
In my head, I am not thinking but rather saying out loud, "Thank you!", but in my head I am the Supreme Overlord of Everything.
10)
Finally, how would others describe you?
People who have met you would say that you are: shy, quiet and reserved, and that you keep to yourself; that you don't volunteer much and never get into any serious trouble; that you are perhaps a loner and that you are known for not having many friends; that you aren't a "popular" person, maybe strange or weird in a way, or more than likely, awkward in certain situations?
People who have met you would say that you are: outgoing and memorable; that you're pretty popular and that you're never seen doing anything by yourself; that you seem to have a "positive' demeanor when in group settings and that you can easily assert yourself?
People who have met you would say that you are: not as talkative as most people but that you do get your point across; you are commonly seen in groups and do not stand out of the crowd; that you are "a normal, down-to-earth" individual with whom anybody would love to know
People who have met you would say that you are: none of the above because there are wide diverse range of personalities throughout the globe and not just one can describe one person