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50 Relatable Posts For People Who Are Done Interacting With Others
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Just because introverts prefer to keep to themselves doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. Quite the opposite—these folks are often bursting with vivid imaginations, bright minds, and deep thoughts. They just tend to be selective about who gets to hear them.
When introverts do find someone they trust, though, they’re more than happy to share. And sometimes, they even turn their experiences into memes. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of the funniest ones from the Facebook page Understanding Introverts.
Scroll down to enjoy them, upvote your favorites, and pass them along to your quiet-loving friends!
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Barbara Panda 1 year ago
Ugh. I hate that. I have a 2pm appointment so I have to leave my house by 1:30 which means I should be out of the shower by 12:30 which means I have to be off the couch by 12 which means....
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Some people may say that being punctual is a form of what, ADHD or something? I say that it's a sign of respect. If I tell someone I'm going to be by around 9:00 to pick something up, that means give or take within 10 minutes of 9:00, and I thank you very much for your patience and your time because I know that you're probably waiting 20 minutes before that in case I'm early. I hate the old service call of a 4-hour window (anytime between 8:00 and 12:00)... Because that means I can't make any plans between about 7:30 and 2 just in case... I'm not saying everybody in the world has to be super punctual but it really annoys me when you're doing a favor for someone, or making a meal for someone or offering to do a nice thing like babysitting or pet sitting or anything, you're doing a favor for someone and they can't even be bothered to show up within 2 hours of their stated time..
WalterWhiteSavannah 1 year ago
This is exactly why I can't work evening shifts even though I am not remotely a morning person and have to push hard to get up and make it to work at 7. Nothing worse than hours of free time that don't feel free because you have to be at work at 3.
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Seán Baron 1 year ago
This is up there with “maybe calm down” in has never, will never, excuse me I said will never work.
Kare Deter 1 year ago
I tell people (usually men) that using this phrase has never, ever, in the entire history of humanity, worked as intended. (especially if spoken by a man, directed at a woman - he might as well just run)
Load More Replies... Liz The Biz 1 year ago
My usual response to, "Why are you so quiet?" is, "because you won't let me get a word in edgeways."
Some research estimates that about 65% to 75% of people lean toward being extroverted, while the remaining 30% identify as introverted. But personality isn’t so black and white—it’s more of a spectrum, with the majority falling somewhere in the middle. So in truth, we’re not limited to the extremes of social butterflies or reclusive hermits.
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OneWithRatsAndKefir 1 year ago
On the one hand, I’d love a house like this because it means limited interaction. On the other hand, I would forever be paranoid imagining at night if somebody is standing just behind the dark trees every time I glance at a window.
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LizzieBoredom 1 year ago
I had this conversation with Charlemagne earlier today. He's the worst conversationalist since he only knows the one word. Meow. Or as he puts it "MEOW".
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Still, extroversion is often considered the more socially desirable trait. Studies consistently find that extroverts experience higher levels of well-being, more frequent moments of joy, greater career advantages, and stronger satisfaction with their relationships.
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Kathrin Pukowsky 1 year ago (edited)
I've been told numerous times that I have "a very expressive face". Or, as my ex put it, "You're thinking too loud again".
Nicole Weymann 1 year ago
I get that last one, too, occasionally. Like "you make my ears bleed with that look" 😂
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Mike F 1 year ago
Or a store frequented by people with no self awareness.
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Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
I did this when I was younger, but I found out people can take forever & I didn't want to wait anymore
Grace French 1 year ago
This store is puzzling me...is this a sort of set-up store to train/help either kids or special needs folks?
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But don’t roll your eyes just yet. While happy extroverts outnumber happy introverts on paper, the take is much more nuanced. Researchers that claim extroverts do better at work often say it’s because they’re drawn to leadership roles and more likely to be chosen for them.
However, that doesn’t mean they’re naturally more suited for the job. In fact, introverts and extroverts are equally successful when it comes to leading teams and achieving strong company performance.
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Leebo13 1 year ago
There's an English doctor who is going around telling us here in Melbourne why the lockdowns were a bad thing, I'm absolutely baffled as to what he means.
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Seán Baron 1 year ago
Exactly. I still haven’t left the house since all the lockdowns ended.
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Asher Tye 1 year ago
Oh yeah. Been there, done that. For someone not good with people, I apparently give good advice
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Laura MG 1 year ago
It means that we have to go to the store again, which is full of people, and we're still recovering from the last trip and don't want to go again but we're also feeling snackish. It's a conundrum.
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Heather Wolmarans 1 year ago
Lived my life by my mom's creed: Never go grocery shopping when you're hungry. Now 50yo, and realised...that's c**p! I go shopping when hungry _on purpose_ because I come home with The Best Stuff!! (LOL no, not junk food, for those of you getting all up on your high horses already.)😁
And when it comes to relationships, extroverts typically feel more satisfied with the people in their lives because they trust others more easily and have fewer negative interactions. Their friendships, though, are often less deep, while introverts, with fewer friends, form much closer and more meaningful connections.
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LizzieBoredom 1 year ago
Let's speed this protest up because my Outroversion only lasts about an hour.
keyboardtek 1 year ago
Because generally introverts are the only people actually doing any thinking.
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Grumpyness24 1 year ago
I be so excited to get ready to go there and get dissapointed in the first 10 minutes
L-ToThe-I-ToThe-Z-ToThe-A 1 year ago
But I don’t show it to my parents because I’m the one who begged them
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SCP 4666 1 year ago
How high is the cost of living there? How about the job market, weather, transportation? Asking for a ..umm friend
DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
I'm also seeking this information for a friend...what do you mean I don't have friends...I didn't say they're real.
Load More Replies... winterwidow87 1 year ago
The more i learn about nordic countries the more i want to move there. The only problem is that i hate cold weather.
LonelyLittleLeafSheep 1 year ago
I can adapt to the cold. Nordic countries have really warm boots. And snow gear. And fireplaces. And blankets. And cabin socks.
Load More Replies... Dawn Marie 1 year ago
I looked it up. From Cleveland OH, to Helsinki Finland on December 31, 2024 the cheapest flight is $757.00 It might just be worth it after the presidential election we just had and I LOVE these one person benches. Leave me alone and DO NOT talk to me unless I talk to you first.
Nicole Weymann 1 year ago
I'm guessing they had (or were afraid of) beef with the neighbours - the same kind that the Ukraine has. (Outside chances are the weather, poverty, an adventurous mind, or the weather 😄)
Load More Replies... Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
Looks more like those benches are designed to keep the homeless away...
The founder of Understanding Introverts agrees that their personalities are regularly misjudged, hence the name of the group. “I started this page because I felt that most people think there’s not much to introverts beyond their introversion,” she told Bored Panda. “That’s wrong—we’re so much more: we work, we have families, and we have a sense of humor!”
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Khavrinen 1 year ago
Probably just assumed they were calling to talk to him about his car's extended warranty. Or whatever the latest BS scam was going around.
Jemima Bauer 1 year ago
I’ve been getting a lot of calls about back taxes. Or a loan for my small business that I don’t have.
Load More Replies... LizzieBoredom 1 year ago (edited)
I need to be found because apparently my nephew is in a Mexican jail, and can only be bailed out with $6000.00 in Walmart gift cards.
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DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
I'm more of a leave an hour earlier to make sure I'm on time then sit awkwardly until the other person arrives and half smile at people so they know I actually have a friend and not just sitting there.
Myoviridae 1 year ago
Same. But when I am early, I start to question whether this is the right day/time/location. Then breathe a huge sigh of relief when the other person/people show up.
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Khavrinen 1 year ago
I'm a person who really wants people to stop using apostrophes where they don't belong. A hopeless dream, I know.
“I sometimes feel that society sees us as weirdos, as if we live in some strange way,” the creator continued. Not to mention, introverts often get a bad rap for being anti-social. “That’s not true. We just need to recharge after social events, we need alone time,” she explained. “We also prefer our circle of friends to be small—quality over quantity.”
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Panda McPandaface 1 year ago
The poor animal is over 700 years old - and that's human years!
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L-ToThe-I-ToThe-Z-ToThe-A 1 year ago
The person they’re texting Damn, I never knew dogs birthday was more important than mine. One day, they’ll be taking over the world!
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Stuart 1 year ago
They can try to relate when I'm done my story...not in the middle of it.
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Kare Deter 1 year ago
It is extremely irritating to those of us who don't open up and share very often, to have our spotlight taken away. Then you wonder why we don't talk, when you never give us a chance to.
Michael Largey 1 year ago
When someone tries to interrupt you, continue talking and give them a very sharp glance. Do not acknowledge that they said anything and afterwards explain "Sorry, but I just never listen to interruptions." If they continue to try, raise your voice slightly and tell them "I'm not finished talking please." (The "please" is entirely optional.) Make exceptions only for announcements of fire, flood, or dinner.
LonelyLittleLeafSheep 1 year ago
Maybe your story was too long and gave no one else a chance to contribute to the conversation!
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VNES101 1 year ago
Same! I love them so much but I don't like family gatherings LOL.
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kansasmagic 1 year ago
Yeah, this is a tough one. "Other people" - as in "interacting with other people is draining" - includes family. Added bonus: Emotional labor!
Chris Osborn 1 year ago
My family loves me, and they have *finally* figured out and accepted that I would rather stay home with my cats than do most things. I do show up for important stuff - holidays etc.
Reflecting on her childhood, the mind behind Understanding Introverts admitted she often felt out of place. “When I was younger, kids were a bit rude to me because I wasn’t interested in the same things they were,” she shared. “I hated gossip and never felt the need to belong to groups.”
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keyboardtek 1 year ago
I can hear my wife grumbling with complaints about things I should have known I was supposed to do.
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David Martin 1 year ago
That was me at my last job. Because I don't drive, and the timing of the last bus at night, I got to my graveyard shift an hour early every time, so I'd take a book and a soda into the employee lounge. One night, my manager takes me aside to say "The evening shift asked me to talk to you; They say they were watching on the cameras and it's creepy that you just sit out there every night." I resisted the urge to say "Well can you tell THEM it's creepy that they watch me in the security camera?!"
Susan Schlee 1 year ago (edited)
Yep. Don't even need social media in one because gossip travels faster than the speed of light. I swear no one will be outside, but the second I need to be everyone in the freaking neighborhood is out to see the show. I'm just getting my mail! Do they really have nothing better to do than watch?!
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Ansi 1 year ago
That's when you text and write "Sorry I missed your call. Did you want something special?" Then you hope the text back instead of calling back... 🤞
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Even her family had trouble relating to her, since they’re all extroverted. “For them, it was difficult to accept this trait of mine,” she revealed. “But they’ve learned to respect my boundaries and wishes.”
Now, she’s thrilled that so many introverts can connect with her page. “It’s proof that there are others who feel the same way I do.”
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Karen Krause 1 year ago
I can handle chats. Just drop a observation every now and then. You're in your own space and can pace yourself.
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Agent Smith 1 year ago
If I'm in a mood then staying inside by myself is the safest option - for everyone else.
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Penelope Orange 1 year ago
I struggle with this. I am introverted and am required to be on zoom calls with clients all day everyday. It exhausts me.
ffeineandsugar 1 year ago
It's wearing the mask. As soon as I leave, I take that off, and my poor wife wants to know why I'm not -there-.
kansasmagic 1 year ago
I am a strongly introverted teacher. Can confirm. It was worse when I had to be "on" in back to back classes. (About half my teaching load is online now, which helps a lot.) Used to be, I'd leave campus after my Friday morning classes and basically start gasping for air like I could finally relax and breathe. Then Sunday afternoon the stress and anxiety would start piling up again. I usually take a break between work and home too.
keyboardtek 1 year ago
I was an introvert. It was not until I had employment surrounded by people doing the thing I loved and was interested in that I came out of my shell.
The Big Bad 1 year ago
There are so many awesome ways to not teach in front of the class but getting the students all the information and support they need. For instance: record all your teachings on a subject. Let the kids play those videos with headphones on in their own pace. And then just coach them one on one. If you want to thrive as an introverted educator, treat you're students as introverts.
At the end of the day, the owner of Understanding Introverts finds it baffling that some people can’t handle silence or time alone. “To me, it’s a sign they can’t accept their real selves,” she said. “What are they running from?”
So if there’s one thing introverts can teach us, it’s to embrace our authenticity. Because when we are comfortable in our own skin, we become the kind of person whose company we enjoy.
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Daria 1 year ago
or from anticipating the inevitable interaction with others
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veirdbuttrue 1 year ago
I have one of those at work. It ruins the culture, the vibe, everything.
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The Big Bad 1 year ago
What is this epic looking creature? Is it the product of a wolf and a dark fluffy cloud? Look at those fluffy paws and the hair next to its face. Is this the beginning of my transformation into a dogtrovert?
Jill 1 year ago
I'd say given the smudginess of the fur, the slightly off shading of said fur, and the kinda spooky too small eyes that this is a fine example of an AI-rish Wolfhound. 🙃
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Agent Smith 1 year ago
All my best moments are with nature and wildlife. The worst, of course, are with humans or caused by humans. No contest.
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OutsiderDogMom 1 year ago
I feel this so hard which might be a bit bad as I sometimes work on customer service over the phone.
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DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
I would like telekinesis so I can move myself away from everything.
Jonathan Santana 1 year ago
Professor X or, Nightcrawler or both. Read minds and manipulate and then teleport
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Cyd Cherise 1 year ago
I have one already, I shut off my hearing aids. Definitely a super power.
Nathan Lewis 1 year ago (edited)
nah, I'd want intangibility. Uninvited guests? excuse me while I sink into the earth.
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Michael Largey 1 year ago
That's the look on my face when someone says "Can I share something with you?" No, you can tell me something, but hearing you talk is not a gift to me. In fact, my taking the time to listen is a gift from me to you.
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keyboardtek 1 year ago
Since buying a memory foam mattress and adding another two inch memory foam topper, my bed is heavenly.
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Mammie 1 year ago
I'm a live/laugh/love person. Sometimes surrounding yourself with upbeat and positive energy is a good thing.
OneWithRatsAndKefir 1 year ago
I wouldn’t use a live-laugh-love sign, but I would consider using other worded signs. If I was in a nonspeaking mood and somebody asked me where the bathroom was, I could just point at the sign! Granted, that would require me to have somebody over… and to own a house in this economy.
Load More Replies... Cathy Roberts 1 year ago (edited)
YES or one of those "In this house we...." signs. Someone got me one of those as a gift, once. I appreciated the gesture but knew right then we were not destined to be friends. LOL
kansasmagic 1 year ago
When you walk into someone's house and they have signs on their wall, period. Not really an introvert thing. More of a "stupid cliches don't help anyone" kind of thing.
Damned_Cat 1 year ago
I once went with my mom to her friend's house and all of their signs had something to do with either drinking, farting, or pooping. It was all really tacky, but I don't think I've understood a group of strangers faster than I did that day.
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Donkey boi 1 year ago
That is a terrible location for an introvert! In the event of a fire, you're right next to the extinguishers.
Bookish Panda 1 year ago
literally me. my mom gets so pissed when i'm sitting in isolated corners tho
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Cathy Roberts 1 year ago
Such a perfect image for that because Will's haircut is just so awful in it, too.
Max Pasterski 1 year ago
Why did I just notice that that photo was from stranger things
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Highfalutin Heron 1 year ago
I've done this when they messed up a near buzz cut. And that's kinda hard to mess up
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Liz Reid 1 year ago
In Macbeth, Shakespeare uses weird to mean Clairvoyant whe talking about the "weird sisters"
Tabitha 1 year ago
Well, it depends. If the other person who is still interested is also weird, and in a way that complements my weirdness, then they’re allowed to share space with me. I give you the example of my husband and I. When we’re off work and not going out somewhere—-which is also our preference—-we’re in our pajamas. Our types of weird just mesh, which is why we got married. We can sit on the couch in total silence, watching TV or reading, for hours. You know it’s good when you can share contented silence together.
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Panda-sized Potato 1 year ago
Dino nuggets, tater tots, and a fine selection of Mountain Dew. Classy.
David Martin 1 year ago
Tell me when and where, I'm here for it; Drop some mini corn dogs on the other side of that plate, I'll marry you tomorrow
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Michelle C 1 year ago
I’m guilty of this lately and it’s only because life has gotten busier than I expected it would be for the past two months especially! I’m trying to do better. I really am And I’m thankful things are settling down now so I can be more present with my loved ones!
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OneWithRatsAndKefir 1 year ago
There was multiple times in secondary school where one of my classmates would often ask me during registration or PD (personal development) if I was okay. Because apparently I often looked sad (forget resting bítch face, I apparently had resting sad face)… but I had just been daydreaming. Granted, maybe the amount of daydreaming I do is not neurotypical.
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Robert Trebor 1 year ago
I'd like to have been able to keep my mother-in-law when I got divorced. She was great
Load More Replies... DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
Perfectly adequate wedding btw. Maybe just four more chairs for the close friends and its ideal.
Robert Beveridge 1 year ago
I thought that aisle was two huge sea snakes and I was wondering where they found the perfect bridal party
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MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
Teams - no cameras. Preferably email or teams chat. I do WFH though, Yay me!
Hellcaste's Wife 1 year ago
LMAO I FEEL SEEN! Until they put that cameras must be turned on in the employee handbook, I refuse to participate in such nonsense!
Load More Replies... OneWithRatsAndKefir 1 year ago
‘Can we meet’… I need at least a week and a conversation with a counsellor to even consider this question before I can provide a ‘no’ or ‘nyes’.
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winterwidow87 1 year ago (edited)
I keep forgetting that when neurotypicals ask you "how are you?" they expect you to ask them in return. I always answer and walk away.
OneWithRatsAndKefir 1 year ago
See, I’ve masked so hard I just mimic automatically. I’ve also found I have no motivation when it comes to my own interests and tasks anymore unless I’m performing for others. I wonder if it would count as discrimination to create an ‘only neurodivergents’ social media?
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Kathy Kennedy 1 year ago
There are introverts and extroverts and we can all be both at one time or another- I loved all of these 😂👏
AKA AKA 1 year ago (edited)
these were nice - also the real comment section is in the reply to jayjay for some reason
Chris Osborn 1 year ago
Wtf happened bored panda? I have to subscribe to continue reading? No thanks, I'll go back to reddit.
winterwidow87 1 year ago
Being an introvert is not about being happy or sad. It's about feeling drained when you're around people for a long time and needing time with yourself to recharge. For extroverted people it's the exact opposite, they feel recharged when they are around other people and drained if they spend too much time alone. No one is better, they are just two different ways of functioning.
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Kathy Kennedy 1 year ago
There are introverts and extroverts and we can all be both at one time or another- I loved all of these 😂👏
AKA AKA 1 year ago (edited)
these were nice - also the real comment section is in the reply to jayjay for some reason
Chris Osborn 1 year ago
Wtf happened bored panda? I have to subscribe to continue reading? No thanks, I'll go back to reddit.
winterwidow87 1 year ago
Being an introvert is not about being happy or sad. It's about feeling drained when you're around people for a long time and needing time with yourself to recharge. For extroverted people it's the exact opposite, they feel recharged when they are around other people and drained if they spend too much time alone. No one is better, they are just two different ways of functioning.
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