The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

The personality dimension of introversion-extraversion is well-known, well-researched, and seemingly quite a “visible” personality trait. It is one of the Big Five personality traits. Introverts are ...

As an extrovert, your natural charisma and energy are your superpowers. You have an ability to connect with others, drawing energy from social interaction and bringing enthusiasm to conversations. But ...

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Don’t engage an overbearing colleague — that is, be boring — and eventually the attention-seeker may give up and go away. Credit...Photo illustration by Margeaux Walter for The New York Times ...

Personality types exist on a spectrum. At one end are quiet introverts. At the other are social extroverts. But the most common personality isn’t either of these. It’s a type known as ambiverts.