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The goal of this class is to practice sharing opinions. You will also learn Introverts vs Extroverts vocabulary.
You might need to divide this class in 2
Introverts vs Extroverts
Share your opinion
- What is an extrovert or an Introvert to you?
- What are the main traits of introverts and the main traits of an extrovert? List them.
Contrary to popular misconception, introverts are not “shy,” and extroverts are not “outgoing.” Rather, extroverts draw their energy from external stimulation in the world around them, whereas introverts thrive when focused on independent or reflective activities. How do you recharge your brain?
Read the list below and talk about whether you agree or not with these statements. And explain why?
Introverts
(Not necessarily shy)
- Cautious & reflective
- Love to read
- Have a few close, true friends
- Excellent listeners
- Give people energy
- Like to be alone
- Hate small talk
- Say what they mean
- Work well one on one
- Can be intense
- Concentrate well
- Tend to be cat people.
Extroverts
(Not necessarily successful)
- Responders
- Highly active
- Establish multiple, fluid relationships
- Talk more than listen
- Draw energy from people
- Very sociable
- Love chatting
- Speak without thinking
- Like group work
- Easy-going
- Easily distracted
- Tend to be dog people
Were there any words so far that you are not familiar with?
- Tend to be
- Easy-going
- draw - draw your energy from
- small talk
- one on one
- recharge
- chatting
- thrive
- whereas
Let’s talk!
- Talk about someone in your family who is an introvert. What does he need? How does he act? What does he like?
- Talk about someone in your family who is an extrovert. What does he need? How does he act? What does he like?
- How do you recharge your brain? What activities do you do that recharge your energy
- What activities do you do that drain your energy?
- Where do you get your energies from? How do you recharge?
- Does being an extrovert help people in their career? In which ways can it help you?
- In which ways can being an extrovert help you in your career?
- Which kind of job are more suitable for extroverts
- Which kind of job are more suitable for introverts
Being as Extrovert vs Being an Introvert
→ Talk about these Pros & Cons. Do you agree with them, If so, why if not, also tell why
Pros
- Being an extrovert can lead to better job opportunities
- Extroverts have it easier in leading roles in a company
- More success on the dating market Extroverts have it easier to make new contacts
- Communication is crucial in various parts of life
- Extroverts have it easier in social interactions than introverts
- Extroverts can lead conversations into the desired direction
- Often have exciting lives
- Extroverts often seem to be more competent
- Extroverts often have higher confidence levels
- It is easier to understand extroverts
- Extroverts often have a certain aura
- Are often not afraid to take a stand
Cons
- Extroverts often need people around them
- Extroverts often rely on other people to be happy
- Too much of it annoys people
- Extroverts may attract the wrong type of people
- May take excessive risks
- Extroverts often lack control over their emotions
- May not know when it is time to shut up Extroverts may be considered to be cocky
- Hanging out with extroverts can be exhausting
- Extroverts often suffer from information overload
- May not get enough work done