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“Introvert Problems”: 50 Of The Funniest Jokes That Sum Up Life As An Introvert
Things some of us enjoy more than anything else might sound like a total headache to others, often because of our personality type. It's especially common when it comes to extraverts and introverts. These terms, introduced by Carl Jung in the early 1920s, separate people who use socializing like a flower uses sunlight from those who need peace and quiet to recharge their batteries.
Today we’re focusing on the latter. Introverts are the perfect counterweight to all the social butterflies, but they might face difficulties interacting with them. These and similar issues are covered by the Facebook page 'Introvert Problems'. Their often amusing and oh-so-relatable content has already attracted over 3.5 million followers, and taken so many introverted people down the memory lane of such situations they’ve encountered themselves. Scroll down for some of their best examples.
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Being introverted usually means you prefer focusing on your inner world and the state of your mind instead of other people and the outer world. Representatives of this psychological type tend to be more reserved or withdrawn; they might prefer working individually instead of as a team.
Such common features often lead to a prevailing misconception that they don't like socializing. This is not true, as lots of them are happy to engage in social activities - however, they might be selective about them.
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CHRIS DOMRES 3 years ago
Some are like popups that no blocker can block and you cannot delete. They hog every conversation at a party.
Because of the way the brain is wired, introverts and extraverts react differently to stimulating places with lots of people. It’s not that the former feel some sort of animosity towards them, they simply are not 'rewarded' the same way as extraverts are after socializing.
Psychology Today pointed out that because of the make-up of their nervous system, they produce less dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with reward, when participating in social gatherings.
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Sad Quokka 3 years ago
Yes, yes, yes!!! I can talk the hind leg off a donkey to people I know, yet some people never hear me speak
Some introverted people take part in parties or large gatherings nevertheless. However, they might take some time to recharge their social battery after. They often need alone time to unwind, escape the stimulating environment, and process recent events. Not doing so can lead to feeling overwhelmed or irritated.
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It is estimated that around 25% to 40% of the population are introverts. Even though each person is different, those sharing the same personality type might face similar problems. For introverts, they often include feeling the need to recharge the aforementioned social battery, finding the right environment or people for socializing, or even making a phone call.
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censorshipsucks 3 years ago
Yep, or worse you get told you are boring or repetitive or digress too much or whatever, then you realise you are surrounded by narcissists and it's not worth bothering.
Small talk can work as kryptonite for introverted people as well. Understandably so—when the percentage of your battery is getting low, the last thing you want to do is waste it talking about the weather. Introverts tend to dread it because it doesn’t lead to actually getting to know the person and seeing if there’s a way to form a deeper connection. Instead, they are draining themselves out discussing frivolous things.
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Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
This. This is why I don't sleep sometimes. The silence is so pure, so deep and clear. I'm finally at peace.
According to the lecturer and the author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, Susan Cain, introverts have to deal with a certain social bias. In her TED talk, she pointed out that a lot of significant institutions, such as schools or workplaces, are mostly designed for extraverts. These places are highly stimulating and often require working in teams, which might be the less productive option for introverted individuals.
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In her talk, Susan Cain also emphasized that the way to maximize people’s talents is to put them in the right zone of social stimulation. According to her, introverts feel best at quieter, low-key environments, which allow them to reach their full potential, while extraverts need way more stimulation.
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Sad Quokka 3 years ago
I do this. I wait until 2:15ish so I can eat my lunch in peace, or I go to my car
Susan Krauss Whitbourne, a professor emerita of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, pointed out some situations that might help you determine whether you’re an introvert or not. Some include being the last one in the group to express your opinion, avoiding small talk, and using headphones to isolate yourself from the rest of the world.
In Psychology Today, Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne also described some advantages of being an introvert. People with this personality type rarely let something unexpected slip in social situations. In addition to that, they don’t feel bored being on their own, and they don’t rush to interrupt people, which can make them excellent listeners.
Even though people usually suggest the two options when it comes to personality types, there is actually a third one—the middle ground between introvert and extravert. People who feature traits from both sides are known as ambiverts, and are believed to make up as much as 68% of the population.
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The Short Lady 3 years ago
"I already know an awful lot of people, and until one of them dies I couldn't possibly meet anyone else.". -- Audrey Hepburn in Charade.
These pictures allow everyone to catch a glimpse of what hoops introverts have to jump through in their daily lives. Their source, the Facebook page 'Introvert Problems', created back in 2016, currently has over 3,500 likes and 3,600 people following it. The numbers show that their content is undoubtedly relatable to lots of people out there.
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Sad Quokka 3 years ago
I could look at that all day... I can look out my bedroom window at nothing for literally hours
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Sad Quokka 3 years ago
Verrry rookie numbers. But I probably wouldn't have said that out loud, just in my head
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Karen Grace 3 years ago
They call it an exciting idea. I call it a frightening one. Maybe that would work for a family or friend group. It's a gigantic nope for me.
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Sad Quokka 3 years ago
Absofrikinlutely. Why should I sound shaky and stupid on the phone when I can spend 10 minutes composing a decent email?
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Wysteria_Rose 3 years ago
I went out of town nearly three weeks ago for a weekend and STILL feel like I'm recovering.
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BewilderedBanana 3 years ago
Even worse when they ask about neighbours, their names, their kids etc. I just live here, i don't keep track of everyone else in the street. I hardly keep track of myself most of the time.
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DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago (edited)
Yes, this is a single occupancy zone. Please leave. For double occupancy please see our policy on friendship tiers....you need at least a level 10 to have access.
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Jared Robinson 3 years ago
I really appreciate when people do this. It's like hey we haven't seen each other in years, lets continue to do that, cool? cool.
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Stardust she/her 3 years ago
It’s so comforting to stay home in this weather drinking something warm and eating pakoras while reading a book
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Bored_Panda_I'm_here 3 years ago
But sometimes it's really sad u know when no one cares or even thinks about us introverts.
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Jared Robinson 3 years ago
How have they not noticed yet? Is it socially acceptable yet to just walk away from a conversation like this?
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LuLikesGoats They/them 3 years ago
When I was in therapy and said "But enough about me let's hear about you!" right after a trauma monologue-
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Stardust she/her 3 years ago
Going through those years and this makes me feel that my peak was when I was between 3 to 5 years old.
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General Anaesthesia 3 years ago
With new people, with old people, with middle-aged people, same difference every time.
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Ephemeral Mochi 3 years ago
Man, I was like that since I was a toddler. Can't stand any kind of noise.
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Pieter LeGrande 3 years ago
Them: politely asks the standard "How are you". Me: launch into details of how COVID has ruined your pelvic floor control after your prostate operation. Has worked the last 5 or 6 times I've tried this. I have a backup plan based on complaining about inflation pushing the price of incontinence pads.
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Some rando dude 3 years ago
Don't be. Over share once and they'll never talk to you again. Works all the time. Specifically go into your mental issues. You can see their face change from "let's be friends" to "I will cross the street and turn the other way if we see each other again"
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fair_weather_rose 3 years ago
I have 2 people. They are my people. One is an extrovert who adopted me and has spent the last 6 months trying to assimilate me into her friend group. The other is a super chill dude I've known literally forever and could tell literally anything to.
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Jared Robinson 3 years ago
THought about being an uber driver. The introvert in me convinced me very strongly to do otherwise.
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Sad Quokka 3 years ago
So I can spend the next 8 hours doing nothing, watching films and scrolling on BP
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fair_weather_rose 3 years ago (edited)
Them: "What's your favorite color?" Me: "The oldest living goldfish was 43 years old."
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Mama Penguin 3 years ago
My late grandfather, a war veteran, watching me google an unknown phone number instead of answering the call.
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Mama Penguin 3 years ago
I don't hide it well at all. In fact, my face sometimes just looks like that for no reason.
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Harlan Bleiler 3 years ago
I hate the good mornings/hello every single day. Like come on! You just saw me and said that yesterday
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Diolla 3 years ago
Again, a post where "introvert" gets mixed up with anxiety, being shy, having no social skills, etc.. Being introvert does not necessarily mean that you have problems interacting with people. It just means you do not enjoy it all the time or as much as others might.
Ione Decep 3 years ago
Word. Introversion doesn't mean I can't socialize -- socializing is a learned skill, not an innate ability you're born with -- it means that I just need a moment alone to decompress every once in while when I'm with other people.
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James Suttle 3 years ago
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DeVille 3 years ago
You forgot quirky real estate as found on some other website!!
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Mila Preradović 3 years ago (edited)
Extrovert bashing seems to be Bored Panda's favourite national sport, right after American bashing.
Diolla 3 years ago
Again, a post where "introvert" gets mixed up with anxiety, being shy, having no social skills, etc.. Being introvert does not necessarily mean that you have problems interacting with people. It just means you do not enjoy it all the time or as much as others might.
Ione Decep 3 years ago
Word. Introversion doesn't mean I can't socialize -- socializing is a learned skill, not an innate ability you're born with -- it means that I just need a moment alone to decompress every once in while when I'm with other people.
Load More Replies... James Suttle 3 years ago
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DeVille 3 years ago
You forgot quirky real estate as found on some other website!!
Load More Replies... Mila Preradović 3 years ago (edited)
Extrovert bashing seems to be Bored Panda's favourite national sport, right after American bashing.
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