Get To Know Yourself 101: See Where You Fall On The Introversion-Extroversion Scale

There are some people who are very active, outgoing, and talkative, whereas, some feel they need to charge even after a short interaction with others. Many of us, though, embody both extroverted and introverted qualities that cause us to fall somewhere in between. You might be an extrovert but you may not throw yourself into giving a public speech in front of hundreds of people. So, there seems to be a spectrum. 👀 This quiz will reveal where you fall on the extroversion-introversion scale. Answer the questions honestly and let’s find out!

Concert crowd enjoying live music under bright stage lights, capturing the vibrant energy of crowded places.

Sophie Mijnlieff

1. Do you feel drained after spending the whole day in crowded places?

Yes

No

Microphone on stage with colorful lights, symbolizing public speeches.

Suvan Chowdhury

2. How do you feel about public speeches?

I’m quite good at giving public speeches tbh

I’d do it, but only if I have to

Good, as long as I’m not the one giving the speech

It’s not in my DNA to give public speeches

Woman standing by a window in an office, surrounded by plants and framed pictures on the wall.

Lotte Nielsen

3. Let’s say you work in an office all day. You come home, and your close friends, whom you love very much, have just asked you to go out for a coffee to catch up. But you’re exhausted. You gather the energy to meet them. After a couple of hours, you come home. Would you feel more energized or even more tired?

I would feel more tired

I’d feel more energized

People relaxing in a garden, a common social setting, some looking at phones, others engaging with each other.

Emilia Aristi

4. How often do people ask you if you’re bored in social settings?

Always

Never

Sometimes

Every once in a while

A woman in a green dress lying on grass, enjoying a peaceful moment alone on a sunny weekend.

Bruno Ngarukiye

5. When you spend time alone on a weekend, do you feel a sense of peace and relief, or do you feel bored and lonely?

I’d feel fantastic

I’d feel peaceful

I’d feel trapped and lonely

All of those emotions

People enjoying a social event, wearing festive attire, smiling and laughing in a lively setting.

Julia Peake

6. How do you feel about attending social events three days in a row?

Oh nOooOOoo

I’d love it

Depends on the week, depends on who I’m meeting, and depends on where we’re going…

If they are not spontaneous events, then good—I guess

Dinner party setup with wine, flowers, and place settings on a plaid tablecloth.

Chloe Christianson

7. You attend a dinner party your friend is hosting. You go to the kitchen to fix yourself a drink. Your friend’s co-worker starts the small-talk bit. Yet, the conversation is somewhat interesting. Would you stay and continue chatting, or would you try to get out of there ASAP?

There is no such thing as interesting small talk

Idk, maybe if it’s interesting enough, I could stay

I’d stay—I guess

I’d stay, of course, and I’d do it gladly if it’s really interesting

Two women posing on a beach captured on a camera, exploring how to make friends easily.

Aine Smith

8. Do you make friends easily?

Yes

I mean, yeah, but it’s going to take a long time for me to actually open up

No

No, but I try to change that

Person on a lakeside swing seemingly lost in their own thoughts, with others socializing nearby.

Summer Grove

9. Do you tend to get lost in your own thoughts when you’re around people?

Yes, unfortunately

Yes, but I try to hide it

No, I can focus on people as long as they’re saying something interesting

Never happens to me

Two people overlooking a scenic ocean view, embodying a sense of adventure and curiosity.

Daniel Bughiu

10. Would you feel awkward talking about something that you’re not that knowledgeable about?

No, I’d view it as a learning experience and enjoy it

Yes, especially if they ask me to contribute

Dinner gathering with friends and new faces around a table, sharing food and laughter in a cozy restaurant setting.

Sierra White

11. It’s Saturday night and you are excited to meet your closest friends for dinner. You get to the restaurant and you see that a friend of yours has brought a few friends whom you have not met yet. Would you be excited to get to know them or disappointed that it’s not just you and your closest friends having dinner?

I’d be excited

I’d be disappointed

Hands typing on a laptop, symbolizing communication in meetings and professional settings.

Eleanor Lee

12. Do you speak up in meetings and other professional settings?

Yes, maybe even too much

Yes, when I need to

Yes, but I should do it more often

Never

Group of friends laughing and posing at an outdoor event, highlighting social preferences in bigger friend groups.

Grace McCuistion

13. Do you prefer meeting people one-on-one or in bigger friend groups?

One-on-one is the way to go

One-on-one, but only if we have something private to discuss

I prefer seeing everyone because I don’t have time to meet everyone one-on-one

Crowded friend group meetings are always much more fun

Group of friends laughing and holding drinks at a party, discussing how often people interrupt in conversations.

Cottonbro studio

14. Be honest. 👀 How often do you interrupt people?

I do it often ngl

I do it often, but only because I’m worried I’m going to forget what I want to say

I try not to, but it happens

I almost never do it

Children raising hands in classroom, eager to answer questions.

Max Fischer

15. As a kid, were you always volunteering to answer a question that you knew you got right?

Yes

No

Silhouette of person against a colorful sky background, conveying feelings about change.

Rin Owen

16. How do you feel about change in general?

I struggle at times

I adapt quickly

Person sketching detailed design in a notebook, focusing on hobbies and interests during a weekend alone.

Helena Mildow

17. How do you feel about a weekend spent alone working on your hobbies and interests?

That is the ultimate dream

I would love that for a day, but then I’d need to get out of the house and see some people

A couple of hours would be enough—I don’t need the whole weekend

I’d rather be outside with people

People in a cozy setting, engaging in conversation and attentive listening, surrounded by soft lighting and cushions.

Ron Lach

18. Do you think you’re a good listener?

Yes, people tell me so

Kind of

I guess, but I sometimes interrupt people

I’m not the greatest, I have to improve my listening skills

Woman celebrating with confetti and balloons at a surprise birthday party.

Cottonbro studio

19. How do you feel about surprise birthday parties?

I like attending them, but only if it’s not my own birthday

I enjoy them

It gets awkward when people sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to you

It’s awesome. Why wouldn’t I like them?

Two people sitting on a bed, facing away from each other, in a conflict expression setting.

Alex Green

20. Do you feel like you can express yourself clearly when you’re having a conflict with someone?

If it is face-to-face, then I am terrible at expressing myself

I am surprisingly good

I can express myself, but I seem to always forget to say something

People working individually in a cozy cafe, each focused on their laptops and notebooks, illustrating solo work preference.

Samantha Mandato

21. Do you prefer group projects or working on your own?

Alone

Doesn’t matter

Depends on what needs to be done

Group projects are more fun

Tablet showing a calendar app, with a hand holding a pen nearby; concept of canceled last-minute plans.

Cottonbro Studio

22. How would you feel if your plans were canceled at the last minute?

Frustrated

Frustrated, yet relieved

Great tbh

Hi, I’m a writer here at Bored Panda. When I’m not writing, you can find me reading books, binge-watching TV shows, making pottery and jewelry, or cooking. I love good food and good company. I also love my dog and cat who bring me so much joy every day.

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