An omnivert is someone who has traits of both extroversion and introversion. Sometimes this blend can be confusing to other people, who might try to pigeonhole you into being either one or the other. Here’s how you know you straddle the line between the two personality types — and that’s okay!
1. You Love Socializing… Sometimes.
You’re either the life of the party and want to be having a blast with your friends or you just want to be alone with no one bugging you. What you choose depends on your mood, which is random and unpredictable. It would be great if your friends understood that!
2. You Keep Your Social Circle Small.
While you often give the impression that you’re social and want to meet new people every day, you’d rather connect deeply with five people instead of 50. You’re all about quality over quantity, especially since it keeps you from becoming overwhelmed.
3. You Can Do Small Talk And Deeper Chats.
One of your best qualities as an omnivert is the ability to handle small talk topics with ease while also thriving when you have deep conversations with people. This makes you a social butterfly at events, and you can connect easily with a range of personality types.
4. You’re The Rain Check King Or Queen.
While you love socializing, you’re not always down for hanging out with people. You might only realize this at the last minute, which is why you’re sometimes known for being the rain check friend in your social circle. Hopefully, they get that you’re not intentionally trying to let them down!
5. You Don’t Quite Fit In With Extroverts Or Introverts.
You’re sandwiched between extroverts and introverts and you get along with both crews. So, while you might feel like the shyest person in your extrovert circle, you also feel like the life of the party with your fellow introverts. There’s never a dull moment in your life, that’s for sure.
6. You Give Honest Advice.
As an omnivert, you’re naturally a good listener, but instead of just hearing people out (which you’re great at), you’re ready to give them advice when asked in the way that they need to hear it. You don’t try to sugar-coat things — instead, you’ll tell it like it is. However, you also know how to have a little tact.
7. You Adapt Your Communication Style.
You’re naturally skilled at tweaking your communication style to match who you’re chatting with. Around outgoing people, you’re full of jokes and fun. When hanging with introverts, you’re more reflective and probably try to find a deeper topic angle. You know how to read people and the room and adapt accordingly. It’s one of the biggest gifts of being an omnivert!
8. You Crave Quiet Moments.
You’re not someone who jumps in to try to fill any long silences when you’re hanging out with roommates or your partner. You’re comfortable with silence. In fact, you thrive in it because it gives you a chance to be self-reflective and recharge your batteries. You enjoy a rowdy party as much as the next extrovert, but you always find yourself needing the opposite to find balance.
9. You Seem Inconsistent Sometimes.
While it’s awesome to be able to shift from being outgoing to reserved, sometimes people see you as being inconsistent. They might find you unpredictable and flaky, or they might feel unsure of what they’re going to get when they make plans to see you. Will you be full of jokes or really quiet? Even you can’t answer that — it depends on the mood of the day.
10. Your Energy Levels Leap Around.
Since you’re reactive to your environment and the people you’re hanging out with, your energy levels spike and drop, and they can change rapidly. This varies from ambiverts, who tend to have a more stable energy level. It can be hard to keep up with yourself, let alone for the people around you.
11. You Feel Drained After Socializing.
Your behavior and energy can be quite extreme as an omnivert, and this can be because you react to what people around you need. Over time, this can make you feel drained because you’re always thinking of how you should behave to help others. Don’t neglect your own needs!
12. You Sometimes Disappear From The Social Scene.
After hitting the hottest party and having fun, you need to top up your energy reserves. This could result in you taking a few days off the scene completely. Your friends might wonder where you’ve disappeared to, but if they know you, they’ll know you easily switch from being the life of the party to hosting a private party for one.
13. You Have Mixed Feelings About Social Gatherings.
You sometimes wish you were strongly introverted or extroverted because you usually have mixed feelings about social gatherings. While you probably feel excited to spend time with your friends, you might also feel anxious about meeting new people. It can be exhausting to have such extreme feelings at the same time.
14. Your Mood Determines Your Behavior.
Your extroverted or introverted traits are highly influenced by your mood. If you feel happy, you’re more likely to want to be social. Similarly, if you’re having a bad day, you’ll want to take a rain check on your plans and stay home with your cats. While this happens to everyone, for omnivores it can be more extreme.
15. You’re Sometimes Accused Of Wearing Social Masks.
Because you can throw yourself completely into being outgoing and friendly or quiet and reserved, people who know you well might think you’re really good at wearing social masks. They don’t realize that you’re not faking it. Instead, you’re capable of having intense and extreme reactions to situations you’re in. It’s just how you are as an omnivert.
