The division of people into extroverts and introverts is known to many, but not everyone knows that there is a third type – ambivert (the middle between the other two). Can’t you identify yourself as either extroverted or introverted? Do people describe you differently? Perhaps you are an ambivert. By the way, this type of temperament is found much more often than others. Consider if you have any of the following symptoms.
“Like a fish in water”
Is it easy for you to find a common language with different people? Are you comfortable in each company? A well-developed ability to adapt is the main sign of an ambivert. If you are equally pleased to spend time in the club and alone with yourself in nature, then you are probably an ambivert. Ambiverts are not aware of such problems of introverts as fear and confusion before an unplanned meeting and new acquaintances, or the problematic search for novelty and thrill inherent in extroverts. Ambiverts feel good everywhere, though not always (depending on the cycle).
Golden mean
Speaking about the borderline position of ambiverts, one might think that they are being driven from one extreme to another. In fact, they almost always stick to the golden mean, especially in terms of risks. So, if extroverts take risks with pleasure, and introverts show excessive rationality, ambiverts act “according to the situation,” that is, they allow themselves to be impulsive as extroverts or reasonable as introverts. Such a feature undoubtedly makes good workers out of ambiverts, and in general makes it easier for them to live in society.
Intuition and sociability
Introverts have inherited intuition from introverts. Ambiverts perfectly feel the situation and people, therefore, in terms of the manifestation of emotions, sociability, they choose the norm necessary here and now. If extroverts are always emotional and sociable, and introverts are silent and reserved, then ambiverts act according to the situation. Developed intuition helps to find an approach to each person, not to be intrusive, to listen and speak out. This is especially appreciated in the field of sales, although it plays an important role in close relationships.
By the way, the ambivert is unlikely to speak first (he will observe as an introvert), but if someone turns to him, then with the ease peculiar to extroverts, he will keep the conversation going. Of course, as long as he sees the point in it.
Meaningfulness taken for rudeness
Like extroverts, ambiverts can easily start and continue a conversation, but as introverts, they don’t always see the point. And if the sense of communication for an ambivert has disappeared, then he will easily end the conversation. This is what is sometimes perceived as rudeness, bad manners. In fact, ambiverts simply do not like to do something “out of politeness” and do not want to waste time.
Multifunctionality
Ambiverts are great on their own, but just as great as a team. They can be entrusted with any work. Ambiverts will not get tired of monotonous activity, which requires a long concentration of attention and in-depth study, as extroverts, nor will they get tired of the collective work that oppresses the introvert.
Recharge
After all, ambiverts have one borderline property – recharge. It is closer to them to spend time with friends and acquaintances, but sometimes there is a need for new sensations. However, sooner or later the ambivert gets tired of absolutely everything, then he withdraws into himself. For several days, they can turn into real recluses, even surpass introverts in this. And after recharging, be active again as extroverts. Thus, there is a specific cyclical nature of social activity and isolation.
Incidentally, such declines in sociality and privacy are not good for work. If close people can accept the ambivert as he is, then the employer is of little interest. Therefore, the best work option for ambiverts is a free schedule, self-employment, for example, freelancing, organizing and holding events. At the peak of their vitality, they will be as productive and effective as possible, and if necessary, I will go into a slight lull in order to fully recover and again meet work fully armed.
A book full of mysteries
Ambiverts themselves do not always understand the specifics of changing their own reactions and moods, let alone the environment. For other people, ambiverts are interesting, but full of secrets. People are drawn to them, but the ambivert does not always adapt to other people, it has its own mechanisms, in particular the level of “battery charge”. This is the most flexible psychotype, and any factor (internal or external) can cause a new deflection. That is why they often say about ambiverts: “I don’t know what to expect”, “you will never guess”, “I never cease to be surprised”, “as long as I know you, I’m discovering something new”, “no, we’re probably talking about different people”.
Unpredictability and creativity
Ambiverts can be introverts in the morning and extroverts in the evening (or vice versa). It is often like two different people. To understand and recognize an ambivert, you need to meet with him many, many times. And it’s not a fact that you will find out – there will always be a new person in front of you. Unpredictability and creativity are the first features of an ambivert that catch the eye. It is worth noting that the ambivert’s unpredictability goes well with poise.
Epilogue
Other distinctive features of ambiverts include: wit, independence, observation, tact, resilience, upholding personal boundaries. If you are mobile and able to adapt quickly, if there are introverts and extroverts in your environment, but you are equally comfortable with both, then you are an ambivert. To be sure of this, I recommend passing the K. Jung test “Extrovert, introvert, ambivert – personality orientation.”
Of course, ambiverts also face difficulties and misunderstandings (“suck”, “incomprehensible you”, “fake”, “slippery, good for everyone”). There are also unintentional overbalances in the direction of introversion or extraversion (which the ambiverts themselves are not always happy about). Ambiverts are chameleons in the human world. Who knows, maybe it is ambiverts who act as intermediaries between introverts and extroverts, help maintain peace and balance in society.
