Social people
Let's start with the social butterflies of this world. They are easy approachable and always get all the smiles/chats and shouts when walking in the hallway. Go to any local club and you'll probably find a few.
The big benefit of this lifestyle is that you won't feel lonely very often. And that time flies because you share it with the people you love, or people that just happen to be around. And this boosts your health and lowers your stress levels. Plus you'd always have someone to talk to.
Disadvantages can be that you'd have less time practicing you hobbies and that the social web can outgrow you and become a mess to maintain.
Passive people
Often wrongly associated with nerds. These are the folks in the world that just prefer to be alone or are more focused on the task at hand, whether this is school or a personal project. They are generally less concerned with what other people think and they won't be the ones to make first contact - most of the time.
Benefit of this lifestyle is that it allows more time to be spending on hobbies or work. Also it helps sometimes to be able to make your own decisions. Go to the mall with a bunch of friends and you're likely to be stuck in a store you don't want to be in. Trust me, I've seen it on TV many times.
Disadvantages are that the inner person can feel lonely and unappreciated. The fear of dying alone can creep in and generally it isn't perfect for your health. According to research people like seeing other people and being around the mass lowers blood pressure and stress levels considerably.
Versus
Now let's compare both situations. I think honestly that both lifestyles are okay and that you should stick with whatever works for you. But I still want to point out that being social could help you in general. It's never bad to have a group of close friends around. They can surprise you in ways technical products never can. Because things you can buy inevitably lose their value. And a good friend never will.
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