5 Signs You're an Outgoing Introvert

1. You find people to be both intriguing and exhausting.

"People watching? Yes. Meeting new people and hearing their life stories? Fascinating. Spending every weeknight hanging out with a different group of friends? Not a chance -- as much as you enjoy people, you can endure only so much socializing before you need downtime," writes Grannemann.

2. It actually takes less energy to say what's on your mind than to make small talk.

"Fake small talk bores you and drains your life force." (Here are some tips on avoiding another chat about the weather, if you're interested.) 

3. You're selectively social.

When it comes to friends, quality beats quantity for you. "It's hard to find people you click with, so you only have a few close friends. But you're OK with that."

4. You have no interest in trying to prove yourself in a crowd of strangers.

"'Working the room' isn't your thing. Nor do you feel the need to draw a lot of attention to yourself. You're content hanging out at the edges of the party, talking to just one or two people," explains Grannemann.

5. You're often confused for an extrovert.

"Your friends and family don't buy that you're an introvert because you're just so social. In fact, it may have taken a while for you to realize you're an introvert because you play the extrovert so well."