[quote]Many things listed here apply to me as well.
Unfortunately for me, I tend to be too much of a mirror when in social gatherings (such as school). Therefore I am mirroring extroverts quite often whenever I am too exhausted mentally. That sounds a little strange, even to me...let me try to explain a bit. Being an INTP, I'm often listening to several conversations at once when in school, constantly assessing peoples' reactions and their emotions. Though it's a fascinating thing to do, and often engages most of my observant side, sometimes when I am stressed or extremely tired it is too much for me to handle. So rather than turn into a rock, I slip into the mindset of an extrovert, blending in seamlessly with the people around me...so while I'm giving my introvert self a break, my extroverted side is kicked into overdrive. And though that really isn't such a terrible thing, I find that it brings too much attention to me even after I've slipped back into being and introvert. Many people say that I'm too "moody", or they get concerned for my mental state, et cetra.
That was a long explanation. My apologies. The reason I brought the mirror thing up is because when I'm in that extrovert mode, I'm often prone to show false caring or sympathy (not empathy) to other people, while still keeping things light with humour. This unfortunately makes me popular at times...apparently my extrovert side puts people at ease and they find it easy to have a good time around me. But as soon as the introvert comes back out, it's like I fade away, and leave them wondering what happened.
Anyway. On to a different subject. Does anyone else here have a problem with manipulating people? I've found that I'm quite good at it...always have been. It's so simple to see things from the other person's perspective, and mold your argument or cause into something that they would find acceptable. I've been trying not to use that skill as much, but it's rather difficult... Your thoughts?[/quote]
-Chimera.
I feel like I know someone who this applies to.
Nice to hear someone describe themseelves this way.
Unfortunately for me, I tend to be too much of a mirror when in social gatherings (such as school). Therefore I am mirroring extroverts quite often whenever I am too exhausted mentally. That sounds a little strange, even to me...let me try to explain a bit. Being an INTP, I'm often listening to several conversations at once when in school, constantly assessing peoples' reactions and their emotions. Though it's a fascinating thing to do, and often engages most of my observant side, sometimes when I am stressed or extremely tired it is too much for me to handle. So rather than turn into a rock, I slip into the mindset of an extrovert, blending in seamlessly with the people around me...so while I'm giving my introvert self a break, my extroverted side is kicked into overdrive. And though that really isn't such a terrible thing, I find that it brings too much attention to me even after I've slipped back into being and introvert. Many people say that I'm too "moody", or they get concerned for my mental state, et cetra.
That was a long explanation. My apologies. The reason I brought the mirror thing up is because when I'm in that extrovert mode, I'm often prone to show false caring or sympathy (not empathy) to other people, while still keeping things light with humour. This unfortunately makes me popular at times...apparently my extrovert side puts people at ease and they find it easy to have a good time around me. But as soon as the introvert comes back out, it's like I fade away, and leave them wondering what happened.
Anyway. On to a different subject. Does anyone else here have a problem with manipulating people? I've found that I'm quite good at it...always have been. It's so simple to see things from the other person's perspective, and mold your argument or cause into something that they would find acceptable. I've been trying not to use that skill as much, but it's rather difficult... Your thoughts?[/quote]
-Chimera.
I feel like I know someone who this applies to.
Nice to hear someone describe themseelves this way.
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