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I’ve been a ‘people person’ since before I could talk. But am I an extrovert?
Making friends and communicating is a joy to me – but my outspokenness can also be a thin veneer masking anxiety
About 10 years ago, I took the Big Five personality test, known for being brutally honest. I had to laugh a little when I saw my scores: I ranked in the 91st percentile for neuroticism.
When I shared that ranking, my friend Alessandra immediately responded: “Hon, I love you, but that is not news.”
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