Is it possible for a person to become more extroverted?

Is it possible for a person to become more extroverted?
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answer:I go through periods where I’m sociable (far more talkative, go out a bit more often with friends, etc.) but my introversion has never gone away. I still prefer being with fewer people than a big group, enjoy spending time alone, respond better in one-on-one meetings than when confronted in front of others. I still have trouble answering questions in class. What has helped me, is finding a comfort level around my friends. I can carry along with one of my friends without shutting up for ages (which he doesn’t mind, I think.) When he is around I find that I am at least a bit more likely to warm up to others, carry on conversation, mingle. Test the waters. It’s not so scary. But remember, there’s nothing wrong with introversion :)
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