These are outgoing, fun-loving souls who enjoy and find energy around other people. They are vibrant and attract others to themselves naturally. On the flip side are introverts who are almost their opposites. They do not enjoy attention and are more reserved. These two traits are not mutually exclusive.

Jung, a psychologist in the 1920s, separated these personalities across their source of energy. He observed that extroverts received energy from social groups while Introverts needed time away and alone to recharge.

Recent studies have shown that there might be a genetic link to this personality that separates the two.

According to R.A Depue et al. Bahar Brain science, Jun 1999, extraversion has two Central characteristics;

• Interpersonal engagement which consists of a) affiliation (enjoying and valuing close interpersonal bonds, being warm and affectionate) and b) agency (being socially dominant, assertive, enjoying leadership).

• Impulsivity emerges from the interactions of extroversions and second, independent trait (constraint).

Common signs of extroverts

1Thrive in social settings

They like to talk about their feelings and thoughts to friends, family, and colleagues in general. Research shows that while introverts tend to talk in more concrete ways extroverts tend to be more abstract.

Social settings, including being around all those people that these individuals are already at ease with are their most productive environment. They are leaders, and organizers and everyone knows them. They have a wide social network that makes it easier for them to thrive in public events like weddings.

2Attract attention

These individuals make friends easily. It comes naturally to them. They are lively, energized selves that are too good. They enjoy other people's company and have large circles of friends and acquaintances. They are known to spearhead gatherings. Do you know those friend who leads groups and social events like parties? they are extroverts.

3Risk takers

Introverts take time to evaluate situations while extroverts jump in all. They are confident and do not dwell on probable failures. Some theories assert that their brain is wired to reward them if it goes well. Their open, adaptable to different situations, and are good innovators when problems arise. They are spontaneous and do not dwell on all possible bad outcomes.

4Inspired by socializing

The excitement and energy, and good feeling after spending time with friends or in social gatherings are worth it. You are an extrovert. You feel recharged and need more of that. It's draining and tiring being alone in your room all day instead of being with friends and meeting new people.

Types of extroverts

1Extroverts sensors

They pick up information they need from the world around them using the five common senses touch, smell, sight, hearing, and taste. They make out the world and process information to understand it better using these senses. Unlike introverts who theorize and internalize situations, extroverted sensors use first-hand experiences to figure out how things work.

They make camaraderie through activities with people around them ie spouses more than meaningful conversations. They prefer and gain energy through physical activities with friends and family.

2Extroverted intuitors

This group is more on the thoughtful spectrum of extroverts. They benefit and thrive in the thoughtful and deep examination of the world around them. They make connections by delving into fulfilling and productive dialogues that deeply exhaust their curiosity.

They want to feed their curiosity more rather than derive energy from those around them. They don't mind social gatherings and groups but with a different agenda, to decipher and truly understand behind-the-scene drivers, they are more abstract than real.

3The extroverted feelers

This group is more focused on the people than the activity itself. Unlike extroverted sensors who enjoy and benefit from the excitement or mood of the wedding, extroverted feelers benefit from the people themselves at the wedding, the interactions and connections made, and being around people gives them the sense of fulfillment of their craving. They are open to both small talk and deep conversations and are good at both. Their interests deeply lie in the solace and gratification of others.

4Extroverted thinkers

These individuals are natural leaders. Their interest lies in the more profitable side of interactions. Their discussions are logical and with deep reasoning. They want results and come up with ways of producing them and reaching their goals. They are successful and not easily distracted. Their fulfillment is in solving problems and accomplishing tasks.

Although many societies celebrate extraversion there are pecks to this personality trait that should be put in check. Extroverts more times than not come out as aggressive, overbearing, and rudely inconsiderate individuals. This might be intentional or unintentional. Their nature makes them naturally weekend in some aspects of life;

• Fast, unthoughtful, and emotionless judgments.

• Luck independence and too much dependability on others.

• Controlling and manipulative.

• Thought of as rude and uncaring people.

• People pleasers.

• Jumping into unreasonable risks.

• May not have quality, intimate relationships.