Extrovert tee
Turns outward.
The short answer
An extrovert is someone who gets energy from people, conversation and activity. Quiet for too long feels flat. A busy room feels like fuel.
Jung’s word is spelled extraversion, and most people now write extrovert. "Extro" means outward, and "vert" comes from the Latin vertere, to turn. An extrovert is someone turned outward.
A light checklist
You might be an extrovert if…
- You start talking to the person next to you in line.
- You think out loud, and you work out what you think by saying it.
- A free evening makes you reach for your phone to make a plan.
- Silence at a dinner table feels like something you should fix.
This is a game, not a personality test. If it fits, wear it. If it doesn’t, there are six other verts. Take the quiz.
Behind the scenes
Extrovert, between takes
Vert lifestyle
Life as an extrovert
- Social battery: Charges around people. Drains when plans fall through and the day is empty. Recharge: call someone, go somewhere busy, say yes to the invite.
- How to wear the tee: Wear it where people will see it. Bright colors, on purpose.
- Gift ideas: Concert tickets, a dinner for six or a spot in a class with new people.
- At your party: Introduce them to everyone. Let them carry the conversation.
- At work: Let them talk it through out loud. They will find the answer by saying it.
Questions
Common questions
Is an extrovert the same as loud?
No. Extroversion is about where energy comes from. An extrovert can be quiet in a group and still feel better after being around people.
Can an extrovert need alone time?
Yes. Most people sit somewhere on a spectrum, and extroverts still enjoy quiet sometimes.
Is it extrovert or extravert?
Both spellings are used. Jung wrote extraversion. Extrovert is the more common spelling today.
What is the difference between an extrovert and an omnivert?
An extrovert stays turned outward. An omnivert swings between quiet and loud depending on the day. Read about omniverts.