Outgoing and Friendly

• An extrovert's defining characteristics are being outgoing and friendly. Someone with an extroverted personality is talkative, likes to meet people, does well in social situations and generally likes being around people.
  
  

Cheerful and Optimistic

• Most extroverted people are naturally positive people. They have fun personalities and they always seem to be in a good mood, which draws others toward them. Extroverts are happy, optimistic and fun to be around.
  
  

Highly Active

• Extroverts are very active and alert. They have high energy and enthusiasm and they're generally ready to jump into action, sometimes to the point of being impulsive. Someone with an extroverted personality is likely to actively engage with his surroundings.
  
  

Great in Teams

• People with extroverted personalities do very well working with other people and in teams. They're natural leaders and strong communicators who others will listen to. Extroverts like discussing important issues and making decisions as a group, and they "play" well with others.
  
  

Persuasive Personality

• It's often said that extroverts are great in business because they're natural sellers. Extroverts are naturally extremely persuasive and seem to be constantly selling. They pay close attention to how others respond to them, and their personalities make people listen to them.