How social are you?

[Cognizant]

**This thread is to not vilify or shame people for their number of friends or how introverted/extroverted they are. Some people are more social than others, and that's okay.** It's also kind of a vague question, I know. But If you were to "rate" how social you were based on how many friends you have, how comfortable you are talking to your peers and strangers, how socially daring you are, what would you rate yourself? Sorry for the horrible generalizations but I was thinking about this when I was bored at work :P

1 - Predominantly introverted and reserved. I have none-to-a few friends. I may struggle with talking to people, and I don't really approach new people.

2 - Moderately introverted and reserved. I have a few friends. I cant lead a conversation but I can usually go along with it - you won't see me at parties, though.

3 - In between. I have a decent sized circle of friends, can chat with most people, sometimes starts/leads the conversation, and will accept social invitations within reason.

4 - Moderately extroverted. I have a decent sized circle of friends, but I can have a fun time with most people as long as we have similar interests. I consider myself a fun person to be around but I'm not extremely daring, nor am I the king/queen of my high school or attending the wildest parties.

5 - Extremely extroverted. If they can move their lips and produce sound, I'll chat with them. I have a lot of friends and we always do stuff together. I'm good with my words and I *know* how to get a conversation started and how to keep it interesting. I consider myself fun to be around, and I may even get a little crazy if it means me and those around me will have a good time!
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I'd consider myself a 3. I'm always down to hang out with friends as long as it's not a house party with 100 other people, but I don't really have good conversation skills.

[MechaSniper]

First nubah 5

[Horatio Nelson]

I believe I am a 5. Despite having a small group of friends, I am extremely outgoing, I love being with people. I am also pretty chill about talking to new people. I'm always told I'm the life of the party and things aren't as fun without me, so. :bigsmile:

[Elysium]

I think somewhere between 1 and 2. I'm definitely an introvert.

[Karkat]

I'm a 0

I'm the ultimate recluse

But uh yeah, seriously, I chose 1, because I'd never have any friends if they didn't consider me their friend first ^^;

[Melodic]

Definetly one. I tend to stay to myself more.

[Abyssal Echo]

Somewhere between 1 and 2. I pretty much keep to myself

[conniption]

I accidentally chose four but I'm actually a three. I don't typically make it my goal to meet new people so my group of friends is kinda small. I do go out with the friends I do have quite a bit though.

[CharlieHorse]

I'm sort of social but i don't really attribute much emotional attachment to people, so i don't really actively seek people. I'm also always worried i annoy people or am not liked.

[Hudor]

So I've been trying to be a bit more outgoing lately but that goes to the extent i can go ahead and chat with strangers and take the lead sort of if i want to 'occasionally'. But usually I'm not in the mood for it.
I'm still very sticky about the people i consider friends though and my inner circle is quite tight although I'm always ready to make acquaintances and help them if need be.
So yeah i guess i would be teetering between 2 and 3

[Malibu_Barbie]

5, I live for the parties!

[BookSmart]

Being an introvert doesn't necessarily mean you're not social, or have fewer friends than extroverts. The thing that really defines you as an introvert/extrovert is the way in which these social gathering affect you. Introverts can love social gathering just as much as extroverts, but at the end of the day really need some time for themselves in order to get their energy back. Where as extroverts are the opposite; they can enjoy alone time too, but after a period of time they really need to be around people, or else they get restless, and fall into a bad mood.

For example, I'm an introvert, and I have quite a number of friends in what I consider to be a close knit group. And I also tend to enjoy hanging out and going to parties. But after hanging out with friends, I have to come home and spend some time by myself in my room, or else I'll feel exhausted and not be able to interact with anyone else/get anything more done in the day.

[ImCoolBeans]

I'm a combination of 3 and 4. It depends in the people and setting I guess. I'm usually pretty social, but used to have bad social anxiety. I've mostly gotten over it, and did a while ago, but sometimes I still feel anxious so I'll hang back or might be a little more quiet. Also, if I'm not having a good time, it will probably be pretty easy to tell and I won't be very social.

[Semi_IronMan]

Three for me

[Lost in the Echo]

I'd probably say in between 2 and 3. So...2 1/2 if that's an option :P
I do have social anxiety, so obviously I'm not super outgoing, but over the past few years I've been able to actually uphold conversations with people, and build the courage to begin them.

[NeuroTiger]

Midpoint of 3 and 4

[Chaotic Trickster]

I am about a 1.

[UnknownError]

I went for 4.

[aaroncool123]

I'm a 3. A lot of people know me because they've seen me on stage, but I have a really small group of close friends who i love.

[SethfromMI]

I went for 4 too. I a pretty popular, but I do not feel the need to be the center of attention

[Danny Phantom]

I am 100% a 5.

I used to have really really really bad social anxiety and used to be afraid of people.
But after my weight loss, and going to college, I am the life of the party as I used to be. I do have a lot of friends. If you see me around school or work, I am always with a large group of people, and chances are, I am the super loud voice heard from a mile away. At work, I always greet all the customers and even have great conversations with some. I actually get really upset and reckless if I am alone for a long period of time or if I'm in a class full of shy, quiet people that are afraid of speaking to me.

I owe my extroverted-ness for getting me a job though, pretty much why I got hired.