Extroverts prefer lively conversation to brooding on the meaning of life.

性格外向的人喜欢高谈阔论,而不愿思索人生的意义.

In other words, there are nervous introverts and calm extroverts . And there are also shy extroverts and bold introverts. And there are many other combinations in between.

换句话说，世界上存在着紧张的内向者和冷静的外向者，但是也有害羞的外向者和大胆的内向者。在它们之中还有很多其它组合。

Introverts and extroverts use their brains differently, and they get their energy differently. Introversion is the state of being mostly concerned with one’s own mental life. Extroversion is the opposite. Extroversion is the state of being mostly concerned with what is outside oneself.

内向者和外向者的用脑方式不同，他们获得的精力也不同。内向是主要关注自己精神生活的这样一种状态。外向恰恰相反，它是主要关注他人的这样一种状态。

Extroverts may be viewed as bold, confident, loud and full of energy. They are often called "alpha," meaning a leader of the group.

外向的人可能被视为大胆、自信、吵闹并充满活力。他们通常被称之为阿尔法，意思是人群的领导者。

Extroverts may say, "I don’t need ‘alone time.’ I feel more relaxed being around other people." Even so, extroverts can still feel unsure or not confident among other people.

外向者可能会说，“我不需要独处时间，和他人在一块我感觉更放松。”即便如此，外向者在人群中也会觉得不自信。

Background music can help extroverts focus, but tends to torment introverts.

背景音乐可以帮助外向型的人集中精力，但对内向型的人来说就是一种折磨。

A child who might be considered outgoing and social in a family of introverts, becomes the "quiet one" in a family of extroverts .

比如一个孩子在一个比较内向的家庭可能被认为外向以及具有社交能力，却可能成为一个外向家庭里的“安静者”。

It takes people skills to build a company, and most entrepreneurs are extroverts who enjoy the company of others.

创立公司需要人际交流技能，而且，大多数企业家是喜欢和别人相处的外向人士。

But personality is the single biggest determinant: extroverts are happier than introverts, and confident people happier than anxious ones.

但是性格是最重要的：外向的人比内向的人快乐，自信的人比焦虑的人快乐。

Extroverts that share one of your core passions are also a good match.

和你至少有一个共同喜欢的外向的人也是比较合适的。

For instance, extroverts have larger reward-processing centers, while anxious and self-conscious people have larger error-detection centers.

举例来说，性格外向者有着更大的奖励进程中心，而焦虑和害羞的人则有着更大的错误检测中心。

For example, extroverts are less likely than introverts to get colds when exposed to a virus.

例如，当暴露于病毒环境当中时，性格外向的人比性格内向大人更少机会得感冒。

Community is not just for extroverts .

社区不只是性格外向者的乐园。

It’s a self-assessment tool that helps people discover whether they’re introverts or extroverts .

它属于自我评估的工具，帮助人们搞清楚自己就是外向的，还是内向的。

Extroverts are positive, friendly, gregariousindividuals who seek out positive interactions with other people.

外倾性是积极的、有好的、合群的个体。他们寻出互相间积极的合作。

Extroverted Personality Traits: Energy Source of Extroverts

外向人群性格特征：能量的源泉

Extroverted Personality Traits: Extroverts are Physiologically Different

外向人群性格特征：生理机能上的不同

Extroverted Personality Traits: Why Extroverts Love Crowds

外向人群性格特征：为什么外向的人喜欢人多的场合

Extroverts ’ personality traits steer them towards jobs that are people-oriented, such as sales or leadership positions.

外向性格的这些特征使他们选择的工作都偏向于以和人打交道，比如销售或领导层。

Perfect people are extroverts with five hundred Facebook friends they communicate with regularly.

完美的人很外向，有500个Facebook的朋友，而且定期联系。

The article says that extroverts have no problem with change and adjustment, but no one person is fully extroverted or introverted.

文章指出外向性性格的人对改变或适应新环境没有问题，但是没有一个人是完全外向型或内向型的。

Studies show that extroverts and introverts alike get a mood boost from connecting with other people.

研究表明，无论是外向的或内向的人都可以通过与他人交流让情绪高涨起来。

Extroverts can be easier to get to know than introverts because they’re more open with their thoughts, feelings, and opinions.

要了解一个外向的人可比探索一个内向人的内心要容易的多，因为无论他们有什么想法，观点或感觉都会直言不讳。

A circular effect may occur: extroverts communicate well and enjoy being with people, which leads them to seek social situations.

也因此会产生一种循环效应：外向的人善于沟通，并且喜欢和人们待在一起，这也使得他们会热衷于寻找不同的社交场合；

They were tested to see if they were introverts or extroverts .

以测试他们是内向者还是外向者。

Somewhat surprisingly, it turns out that socializing boosts the moods not only of extroverts , but also of introverts.

有些惊奇的是不但社交活动能提升性格外向人的心情也能提高性格内向人的心情。

Then the extroverts can talk about you and pass your achievements along.

这样那些外向的人会谈论起你，传说你的成就。