backslapper

as in extravert
a gregarious and unreserved person a career in politics appeals to him, but he's not a backslapper by nature

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extrovert
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  • Use thinking time as your secret weapon While extroverts often react instantly to trending topics, introverts typically process before responding.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • The public tends to praise extroverts yet relies on introverts as the foundation of their work.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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“Backslapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backslapper. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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