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If you’re an Introvert and you have a hard time communicating with Extroverts you are not alone. It’s no secret that Introverts and Extroverts often have very different communication styles. <\/strong><\/p>\n
Energetic Extroverts tend to be verbal processors who flit quickly from topic to topic and interrupt each other frequently. <\/span>In contrast, reserved Introverts like to process their thoughts before speaking and opt for slower-paced conversations that fewer topics but in greater depth.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nYour most significant communication power as an Introvert lies in being aware of how your communication style differs from an Extrovert’s. <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
When you have an idea of whether you’re speaking to an Introvert or Extrovert, you can then tap into the individual’s preferences to get your message across effectively.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Once you are aware of how Extroverts communicate differently to Introverts, then you can make a conscious choice to modify your style to suit theirs or simply accept those differences.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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The Differences Between Extroverted and Introverted Communication Styles<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Introvert and Extrovert models originated from the 1921 work of Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist Carl Jung. Jung is the psychologist whose theories first recognized the Introvert and extrovert styles.<\/p>\n
Since these findings first emerged, the Introvert and extrovert spectrum have set a precedent across many psychological studies.<\/p>\n
Below is a short summary of Extrovert vs Introvert communication style preferences:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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Extrovert Communication Preferences\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- Extroverts like to talk out loud to sort through their ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Extroverts tend to open books and are happy to communicate freely with anyone about themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Extroverts prefer to be seen and often like to stand out in a crowd.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Extrovert’s favorite form of communication is usually through the phone or in-person.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Extroverts are generally better at processing and prefer getting input from as many people as possible. They are often energized by the presence of others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Introvert Communication Preferences<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- Introverts prefer to think things through properly first before speaking.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Introverts opt for privacy first and only openly talk about themselves with people they know and trust.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Introverts tend to stay in the background visibly. When they do take the stage they’ve usually put a lot of thought into their presentation.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Introverts prefer to communicate in writing, including texts and e-mail exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Introverts prefer one-to-one conversations over meetings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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In short, Extroverts tend to get their energy from external factors, including activities like talking and interacting with others. On the opposite end of the spectrum, introverts tend to get their energy from their inner selves \u2014 this involves spending time alone with their thoughts through reflection and thinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The reality is that very few people are a solid Introvert or Extrovert- most of us are a combination of the two (Ambivert’s we’re talking to you!) and fall in between the spectrum.<\/span><\/p>\n
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How Can Introverts and Extroverts Misunderstand Each Other?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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With these two different ways of getting energy, at some point, misunderstandings between Introverts and Extroverts will happen. That said, where we source our energy from is not usually the reason for communication problems.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nIt’s what often appears to be ‘good communication’ to either an introvert or an Extrovert that can prove to be problematic. <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
For example, the quieter an Introvert seems to be- the more inclined fill the silence, the sociable Extrovert will feel. <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
The more information the Extrovert throws at the Introvert- the more overwhelmed or irritated the Introvert is likely to feel.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
This interpretation of listening invites a communication problem of interpreting listening in different ways. Listening for many Introverts means “I’m thinking this over, and give me a few moments to reply,” but to the Extroverted person, it may mean “Awesome. To be gracious, I must fill the silence with more talking.”<\/span><\/p>\n
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