Being an introvert has never been easier; with a plethora of online streaming sites to keep you amused, online games, books and house delivery of pretty much anything you can think of, staying at home forever is now a relatively straightforward business.
An introverted person might seem shy or unfriendly, but in fact, they just like spending time with their own company better. If an extrovert is the happiest when they have a crowd of friends, an introspective person feels the best by having only a few. And if an extrovert gets their energy from that crowd, the other type of personality get their energy by recharging alone. And though it might seem that they are a bit anti-social, this perception cannot be more wrong. Yes, introverts aren't loud, but they tend to be great listeners and friends.
If you match the introvert characteristics and don't want to see or deal with people, that's fine! What you do with your life is your own business, there are millions of introverts out there, and there always has been so, ironically, you're not alone. We here at Bored Panda have compiled a list of hilariously self-deprecating introvert quotes by introverts themselves, who accept what they are and can have a good laugh about it. Maybe you can relate? Scroll down to check the introvert memes out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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I tried to explain this to my mother when she tried to get me to go outside and actually interact with people. It didn't work. And it was the most socially awkward day of my life.
and we need to save energy. so precious and hard to charge energy!
The great thing about being an aging introvert is that I have accepted my personality, thus I do now feel comfortable saying this lol!
I absolutely hate talking in front of people or generally lots of people. My boss wants me to change into present things or daying things more in front of people so i get used to it. 1st I'm afraid. I stutter and get irritated easily. 2nd im about to have a panic attack right before i have to do this. 3rd i need a lot of strenght for that and am shaking all over my body for atleast 15min after. And 4th WHY CANT SHE UNDERSTAND THAT THERE CAN BE INTROVERTS IN JOBS WITH PEOPLE. (Im a nursery nurse and work with children in the age between 4 and 12 years)
Oh no, Not people!, I rather Image and nice chair with a soft blanket next to a tea and a book ready for me.
I once went to a meet-up and from a distance saw the group sitting outside at a table. I had to go to get a drink and sit by myself inside for a while to psyche myself to say hello - by the time I was almost able to do so they were getting up to move to the next venue. I watched the NYE fireworks by myself...
Haha so true! My brain is always tired because of this. It didn't even happen. XD
But I actually do want to go to the "thing", but can't shake the fear of being / doing / saying something awkward / stupid / embarassing.
My husband! He's is a major introvert, but I'm not people :D and since he recharges by talking, he talks to me...a lot. I get drained by any interpersonal interactions, especially those involving those pesky words being needed in real time (talking), so it has literally put me to sleep before! (We were afraid I had developed narcolepsy, was anemia and vitamin D deficiency) I still get sleepy after a while.
Acutally me but just keeps eating so i don't have to talk to anyone plus hiding in the bathroom trying to watch Netflix
Seriously, being invited includes the message of you belonging to a group, even if you don't attend all the time. It can be a pretty important thing even though squirming out of actually going can feel very stressful.
I have recently found a girlfriend who just lets me be quiet when I need to and doesn't have the urge to interact at those times :)
I often get jealous of people who can handle conversations so well, but most of the time they don't listen to what I say, so it just kills it for me.
I was last month on job interview and I must admit .... never in my life have I experienced longer 30 minutes......
I don't think these really sum up what it is like to be introverted, but they definitely do show what it is like to be super shy. Being introverted just means you get energy by 'recharging' alone, as opposed to becoming more energetic around crowds as extroverts do. Introverts can still be social and friendly and enjoy parties etc, we just need breaks from the social scene more frequently. (I mean, some do describe introversion, but most just explain shyness)
It sounds like some of these were written by people who have no idea what introverts are, doesn't it? It's not that we don't like people. It's not that we're shy - I can be pretty charming when I exert myself, and so can my introverted friends. It's just that to us, it's WORK to do that. ..///... What I don't get is people who have to be surrounded by bodies and noise all the time. That would drive me insane.
Exactly! I've met many outgoing introverts and shy extroverts.
Yes, thank you! Socially awkward / shy and being an introvert are not mutually inclusive. I’m an introverted extrovert, but introverted at heart, I have to have time to myself to recharge. I need to balance social with solitude, too much “social” and not enough “me time” burns me out. However I’m in no way socially awkward, shy or retiring. No I don’t go to everything I’m invited to and sometimes dread an upcoming event, but almost always that only happens when I’ve just not had that “me time” and haven’t recharged the batteries (or I can’t stand the people who are going to be there *cough “mandatory work drinks”
Exactly! I'm an introvert and I love to give speeches or presentations in front of too many people... It's just that I get overwhelmed when I'm left to socialise with a lot of people and then I need a break from all that, until I'm okay again...
Oh yeah I also always try to cancel plans of going out with people that I don't know really well...😂
Don't you hate it when you're about to cross the street and there's ONE CAR on the whole street so you slow down to arrive at the crosswalk just as that car is passing by so that nothing is interrupted but that guy is a hyper-vigilant driver and slams on the brakes and you're like "dude, just keep moving" and now you have to walk in front of him and raise your hand in acknowledgement of his courtesy that you completely fucking despise?
YES !!! OMG Thank GOD I'm not the only one !! Though in my case it's always the LAST car of a long string of vehicles that stops, and I have to cross in front of it and hurry up because he's WAITING for me. Dude, had you passed like your fellows, I could take all the time I want but now I have to hurry. And he's pissed because I'm not grateful for the favor he's doing me, a favor I did NOT ask for !!
ROFLMAO that is so true! Like just go already.
I've actually changed direction as if to cross in another direction or made believe I'd forgotten something to get them to just go.