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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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Walter Griffin 7 years ago
I've never had a problem with folks sticking to the script. Though I tend to know what people will say before they say it.
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Aaron Kara 7 years ago
I do this before the confrontation so much that by the time I confront the person the conflict has simmered down and the only person who's still thinking about it is me X)
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David Viesta 7 years ago
It isn’t that complicated to understand if you take the time. In the first sentence: It’s not about wanting or not to go somewhere, it’s more likely you just want to feel that you’re included and remembered. In the second case: People do create visions of what an ideal friend/companion would be, and not having that by your side can actually affect even extroverted people. The last one: Being an introverted makes you constantly overthink your actions around other people, especially if you like them. So it’s quite understandable that you want them to leave soon, so you won’t, by accident, do something that annoys or upsets the said person. I know that was not funny and probably boring, but you know, “bored” does belong to this website name :D.
Magdalina777 7 years ago
Oooo. This is my mood over the last 2 weeks XD I'm actually usually better than this unless I'm really low but I can relate SO much.
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Grace Rule 7 years ago
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.
VeryDarkMatter 7 years ago
You can't force this things. Either you like socializing. Or you don't - and that is just fine.
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Tracy Leonard 7 years ago
I know, at least NOW we're more likely to interact with people online or via text (on our own terms) without having to fact time with anyone away from home.
Rafaella Bueno 7 years ago
I interact with people offline too way more now that I can plan things online before I actually have to see them. If I had to call I'd never make plans.
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Jaded Queen 7 years ago
Yes doing adventures have definitely increased but meaningful relationships and dedication have definitely decreased. I can tell this by experience I have came to know. But maybe people had different experiences.
Angela Turrall 7 years ago
Yeah, SOME did, but I really did go outside and make more meanful connections, as did most of the people I knew. And when i hated people, I’d happily play outside by myself (i’d whip out the kitchen chairs and play elastics, yussss) - fresh air is amazing alone or not. Saturday morning TV was about it, once KnightRider was done i was out the door come hell or high water. That was only the 80s / 90s. I’m usually classified as introverted extrovert I guess, and I think I’m also maybe an “old” fart who missed the point. Meh.
The Cappy 7 years ago
Exactly. "tardiscrash" is just making a fatuous argument rationalizing his own desire to sit inside. In the past century, we've seen more and more problems with people being more and more absorbed by their own passive entertainments. Read Twain or Dickens. They're not describing a style of life that's unusual. They're describing how people lived. And it's mostly interacting with one another, in places other than their secluded homes. The exception being Scrooge "solitary as an oyster", who is clearly understood to be pathological in his solitude.
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Monika Soffronow 7 years ago
Before that they sang together, they played music together, they played games together, and they did handicrafts together and they worked together. - - - Why do you think depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness and alienation are skyrocketing?
Tracy Leonard 7 years ago
My parents would interrupt me happily busy in my own bedroom and tell me to "go outside and play". I HATED that. I'd usually just take my dog (who was also happy indoors with me) and sit in the backyard with her.
MacSquirrely 7 years ago
The entire State of Washington. esp. the Seattle area is filled with introverts. Everybody stays home, closes the curtain and are never seen unless they have to go out for some necessity. Very hard to make friends here. They even have a name for it; The Seattle Freeze.
Ashiah Rainwing 7 years ago
I have to say that this describes my personality and daily life perfectly. 'I can't tell you I don't want to go see that movie with you because I'm planning to read a book. I really like you, but I had a social encounter last week and I really need you to give me some space before you endeavor to drag me someplace.' My daughter is a social butterfly; I cannot relate to her.
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diane a 7 years ago
i did a social activity last night - am sitting here wondering what I did or said wrong
Stina Kolling 7 years ago
If it were me i would have been doing the Chris Farley "stupid! stupid! stupid!" as soon as I got home.
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David Viesta 7 years ago
It kind of reminds me of Grumpy Cat's meme: "I had fun once, it was awful".
Amanda Ford 7 years ago
This is especially my husband! Except his recovery time from social activities can be almost a week.
Mama Panda 7 years ago
This sounds more like someone with Chronic Pain. One activity outside the home = at least 3 days recovery.
neverbeenbored 7 years ago
As someone with a chronic pain condition, I agree completely. Depending on the activity (and how long the activity lasted) recovery time can take 3-7 days. If forced into another activity while in recovery, the activity is twice as painful and recovery time is doubled.
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JustaCatBoy 6 years ago
Unlike school, in which you have a 2 day recovery period (most times), and have to go for 5 days straight.
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Owl Payson 6 years ago
Mine is filled with satchets, pillows, and our house’s internet hotspot. Everyone can keep out as I practice with a giant teddy bear and eat sweets. Who needs people anyway ;)
Load More Replies... Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
Getting me out of my shell is harder than getting a turtle out of its shell...
Alia G. 7 years ago
And as Sarah said, doubt you or the turtle would be so happy about it
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Nostalgic Hyena 7 years ago
I had a SPED teacher in 7th grade who really needs to read this. She was always all "get out of your shell" even though she gave me a thousand reasons to stay in it.
Juno French 3 years ago (edited)
My shell is home. You don't unshell tortoises or snails, do you?
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Daria B 7 years ago
*takes notes, prepares snack stashe in the bedroom for emergency cases and times of crisis*
EvilDinosaur 7 years ago
Only problem is I then use the snack stash to avoid the not-quite-strangers (family) in the kitchen and am quickly stashless...
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AstronautCookie 6 years ago (edited)
I kinda had some of the same trouble as a kid. When my parents had company over, that I didn't knew well, I sometimes didn't dare to go to the bathroom, because I had to go past the living room . #Growingupshy
Amanda Wilson 7 years ago
I'm an outgoing (sometimes!) Introvert. I would just walk around them and ask them why they were standing in my kitchen
Ileana Sky Aviles 7 years ago
This happened to me today! I starved for over 2 hours because my extroverted dad had his friend over for a chat with me fleeing to my room as soon as I heard the gate open.
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Miriam Vr 7 years ago
A boyfriend told me once I'm more feline that cats. He dumped me, the fool :P
soundlessblue 7 years ago
I think this is because of how much we want someone that can talk on a spiritual level as us, not just hi how you're doing convos
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Louise Brigance 7 years ago
Sometimes I get stuck on something someone has said and I can't believe either they said that or figuring out what they meant. I lose everything they say after that. Sometimes it's really embarrassing.
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Valerie Lessard 7 years ago
yeah, introverts aren't necessarily intelligent.
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Ryo Bakura 7 years ago
You can find me in the primary colours. Art version, not science version.
Ms. Understood 7 years ago
What self respecting introvert would daydream at the anxieties of a normal conversation. SMH
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The Girl on Fire 7 years ago
As an introvert, the best thing is finding people that aren't draining to be spend time with.
Parmeisan 7 years ago
This. Exactly this! People are draining. Some less than others, but almost always still draining. When you don't count as people... it's because I can be with you and *not* feel drained. It's the best feeling.
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Linouchka 99 7 years ago
Mine said to me "You don't bother me" It's been 17 years... :-p
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Ashley Dopp 7 years ago
I think it's more like we activate another soul before engaging in social events. I practically turn into a different person - one that smiles more, talks more, laughs more, says more. It's an all out effort, and it burns out kind of quickly, which is why I typically leave all events early. Then it's a nice quiet ride home where my true soul winds its way back into being.
Genesis Harrison 7 years ago
Lol.Me in my pep talk Monday’s Starring:Me My reflection My cat in the background
Mr. Re-in-act-ment 7 years ago
Tech Introverts prepping for party: Should I bring my laptop, my phone, my entire desktop?
Doug Rising 7 years ago
Yes, because all those things are necessary to hide the fact that you have no personality.
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Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
The most intelligent conversations I've had have been mostly in my head...
diane a 7 years ago
When you are talking to youself - out loud - and tell yourself to shut up - out loud
Kenny Kulbiski 7 years ago
Then someone tries to interrupt with an actual conversation. How rude.
Lisa Beatty 7 years ago
My cat conversations are real. But my arguing between myself is probably made up. I usually win that argument though
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diane a 7 years ago
have done call centre work -- your heart just sinks every time
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Nivodeus 7 years ago
Praise the sun for online 'any food, any item, anything' delivery.
Load More Replies... suryanti utami 7 years ago
i always put my phone on silence and set certain ringtone for the call i do not want to take and for the call i will take
Doug Rising 7 years ago
When introverts see a missed phone call, they call every single one of their friends to see who called--both of them.
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PickleRick 7 years ago
If he keeps giving those out he won't need them soon because no one will ever want to talk to him again... or was that the point?!
Louiiiise 7 years ago
As an introvert, I can very easily imagine how bad the person receiving this would feel, so I would NEVER EVER EVER inflict this upon anyone. Just plain mean and rude. Why not write something like " sorry brain unavailable at the moment" instead?
Tillie Martinussen 7 years ago
That’s not introverted. That’s borderline autistic peops. Every rude, or depressed behavior now a days can be called introversion. Being shy and needin space is quite okay. Not being outgoing too. But telling people to shut up? Blech. Don’t go out then.
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Amanda Ford 7 years ago
I'm a slow thinker and words are not my friends. This is why I type and text, not talk; gives me more time to think thru and pick my words, going back if I need to.
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Ashlyn Jones 7 years ago
When you try to explain to your friend why you blew up at them last night, but they leave literally five seconds before you hit send, and then they block you, Social anxiety and introverts don't mix well..
Kendra Miller 7 years ago
It drives people nuts around me cause I'm a grown a*s woman, but if I've thought of something to say and I really thinks it's important. I will and do put my hand up. I don't know how people can sense when there is a lull, just ready for a comment... But I struggle to time them... Either no one hears me start talking, or I begin to talk over someone else which is rude... anyway I just make myself an elephant in the room so I can say what I need to. So ya this meme is me in nearly every group conversation.
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Louise Brigance 7 years ago
AHA-you've learned to sleep with your eyes open! Wonderful skill.
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Hironori Taniguchi 7 years ago
and we need to save energy. so precious and hard to charge energy!
Foxyloxylou 6 years ago
You're out of SOCIAL ENERGY! You can buy more SOCIAL ENERGY from the IN GAME STORE or wait until ENERGY BAR is full
Doug Rising 7 years ago
Now goes home and stays inside alone for a month to recharge batteries.
Andrea Josipović 7 years ago
Well as an introvert i would never go to the gym. Unless i'm the only one i the room. Not even people who work there. I'm thinking it's probably best to break in at night time.
Ryo Bakura 7 years ago
This is ridiculous. As an introvert, I look forward to the day when I can replace the humans in my life with little green men. I feel they'll understand me more, like I've been one of them all along.
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nanashi 7 years ago
funny thing is most ppl would be offended if we used that reply, meaning we're the one being rude. well? it's a rude question in the first place.
r3dd3v1lL 7 years ago
Ugh I hate loud people. Especially loud people that think they are funny. They give me headaches.
Valerie Lessard 7 years ago
it's doubly headache inducing when they're total strangers on public transport and everyone else aboard can hear them and their loud irritating pointless conversation, especially the ones seeking attention so they try and say and do stuff that peaks the interest of random people as if someones gonna give them a standing ovation. Triply headache inducing if it's one loud annoying person speaking on the phone so we get loud shrieking intermittently.
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A Dyke From The Dreamworld 7 years ago
I'm an ambivert, so I don't talk. I'm mute. Somebody save me!
Nostalgic Hyena 7 years ago
I knew an annoying b*tch back in 7th grade who'd constantly go around yelling, and once she tried to ask me something and I didn't respond and her response was "You're so quiet, it's weird." and I wanted to say "And you're so loud, it's annoying!"
Destiny Rose 7 years ago
That's like one of my friends lol. Her natural voice is loud and mine is quiet. I work at a college library and she also attends that college and there have been a few times when I had to 'library shush' her.
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Night Owl 7 years ago
Please cat, don't leave me! We can escape other people together! Alone but together.
Denae Ashcraft 7 years ago
cats, dogs, small children... I may be introverted but I'm also flexible.
Load More Replies... Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
I still like my idea of an introvert convention. Except I just don't know how it would work...
Ya 7 years ago
Join the "People Who Hate People Party!" We’re kind of having trouble getting off the boards, though: "Come to our meeting!" “Are you gonna be there?” Yeah. “Then I ain’t f*****g coming.” But you’re our strongest member! “F**k you!” That’s what I’m talking about, you a*****e. “F**k off!” Damn, we almost had a meeting going. It’s so hard to get my people together. - Bill Hicks
Load More Replies... Isabel Care 7 years ago
I find plants to converse with, they can't run away (unless they are Triffids)
Mr. Re-in-act-ment 7 years ago
Introverts at party: "Where do I go! I've lost my friend... what do I do!"
Biljana Malesevic 7 years ago
I don't mind to find a dog either. Or bunny. Whatever you can pet at party and does not talk.
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MonsterMash 7 years ago
The great thing about being an aging introvert is that I have accepted my personality, thus I do now feel comfortable saying this lol!
Jaded Queen 7 years ago
U don't feel comfortable becoz of acceptance but rather because u r nearing your journey. People who get offended are likely to be of no longer use to you. I can't offered to tell the truth because they are going to get offended no matter how polite I am. I wish I was dead. Than nothing will matter.
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Shari H 7 years ago
Well, there's honesty. "Sorry, I've reached my socializing limit for the day. Let's catch up later." Practice it in the mirror so it's easy to say. If someone gets offended you don't have to deal with them anymore, so either way, you win.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
It gets easier as you get older, but I remember back in my teens and 20s it just wasn't easy to tell people to bugger off and leave me alone.
Load More Replies... S. 7 years ago
Listen to them for a couple of minutes, and then tell them something like “I'm sorry, I have to go now. Let's talk later?”
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
There are a lot of dodges you can use. Whenever my husband and I have to go to a Command Performance party for his work, we make dinner reservations for an hour after the party starts. We go in, talk to a few people, wave the flag, then excuse ourselves and go for a lovely meal. ...///... It works, everyone knows you were at the party, and you get MUCH better food and wine in the end.
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rhyan lumilay 7 years ago
for me I just don't like socializing with a crowd I feel so drained when lots of people are surrounding me, but a small group maybe 2 to 5 are what I can handle.
Linouchka 99 7 years ago
Same, I love one on one encounters, maybe couples, but three is already too much for me, because there's always the moment where they start talking all at the same time, and I can't understand a bleeping word, so I just want to shout "Shut up, all of you !"...
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Deborah Brown 7 years ago
I am an outgoing introvert - I need brief face to face human interaction every day, so I go to the grocery store to pick something up and I talk to everyone. then I'm good. Much more than that and I get very drained and very cranky in a hurry.
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diane a 7 years ago (edited)
Its always nice to be invited - even when it takes hours to think up a plausible excuse why you cant go
BusLady 7 years ago
When no one ever invites you, it can make you feel like a loser that no one want's to be around. The truth is, they are probably just thinking you're shy.
diane a 7 years ago
Is hard when you know you can go somewhere- open invitation but spend all day thinking "can I?
Load More Replies... Sue Knerl 7 years ago
YES, YES, YES, YES. Please invite me but don't be offended when I call or say I can't come. Please.
diane a 7 years ago
The torment -- they havent invited you - vs the torment of they have invited you and how do you gracefully get out of it - which is worse?
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Maribel Guerra 7 years ago
I sometimes accept, but the day before cancel because I cant seem to gather the engery to go be nice to people.
MacSquirrely 7 years ago
I can't even count the amount of social gathering I have turned down and the ones I have to go to are always way too long and exhausting to the point it may be weeks before I can attempt another one. Thanksgiving and Christmas are way to close together for my comfort and I dread this time of year!!
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️grindelwald️ 2 years ago
i love bilbo baggins!! i always was able to relate to him (and not just because im under 5 feet)
Joanne Hudson 7 years ago (edited)
I created a side personality that I could put on and wear when I had to speak out. It wasn't really me but I told her she could retire eventually and never have to do it again. Now I am retired and no one comes in unless I invite them. Sometimes she comes back for a brief conversation that SHE initiates with strangers who she will never see again.
Robert Morson 7 years ago
Well, I mean, he didn't know it was cursed until he'd been using it for, like, 60 years. Otherwise, accurate.
Analyn Lahr 7 years ago
"I don't know half of you half as well as I like and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Hope I remembered that right.
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S. 7 years ago
Is talking to strangers really that common or normal in other countries? That really doesn't happen a lot on my country - from what I think/see.
Ola Polowczyk 7 years ago
It's not about talking to strangers. It's about people, who come together for a coffee and are on their phones all the time instead of paying attention to each other.
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Risa Lovee 7 years ago
Welp, I usually just play games on my phone, don't even need wifi lol XD
Daria B 7 years ago
This one reminds me of an ironic situation that happened to me. I live abroad, literally at the other side of this planet. First time I visited home was after 3 years. I was at a café with my brother and his (ex) girlfriend, and you can immagine we had a lot to talk about. Even more so, I had things to show them. So I went to ask for the wi-fi password. They brushed me off with "I'm sorry, you need to talk to each other". *facepalm*
Vlatko Šagud 7 years ago (edited)
In Croatia - and a lot of other countries in the Balkans - drinking coffee is almost always done with someone & talking with friends, family, co-workers, or someone you know. One would spend up to 3 h each day sitting at the table in their fav Cafè, face-to-face, and just talk. We'd still use Wi-Fi, though, just to show some stuff to the one who we're sitting with. And yes, introverts in Croatia do it too.
Layla 7 years ago (edited)
Why is it that some people are so determinedly stuck in the past and view tech as inherently evil? Maybe I'm texting my mom on wi-fi? Should I leave that and attempt to chat some random stranger in the cafe instead, because tech is a no-no? I hate this "I'm better than you cause I use technology less than you" attitude. That doesn't mean you're better, it just means you like to make up silly excuses to feel superior and criticize others for living differently.
Nostalgic Hyena 7 years ago
Omfg.. I've seen this in a coffee shop near me. Jokes on them, my phone has data!
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ImAmazingAndUsedToBeNotOnFire 7 years ago
Oh no, Not people!, I rather Image and nice chair with a soft blanket next to a tea and a book ready for me.
CHARLES PRUITT 7 years ago
introverts are very social on social media or video games
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Em B 7 years ago
I'd rather imagine The Beatles, an old group from a different country, than imagine a surplus of people, than you very much! Four old dudes, or every human EVER? That's what the real question is...
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nanashi 7 years ago
I actually taught myself sign language just so I can avoid talking to people by pretending I can't speak
Miriam Vr 7 years ago
I do that with other languages, but this is actually brilliant! But at the same time, it's sad that sign language is not more widely "spoken"
Load More Replies... Vlatko Šagud 7 years ago
She is asocial, not anti-social. Anti-social means you actively work towards harming the community or people around you, often with violence. Asocial means you just actively avoid social interactions.
Rachel Tan 7 years ago
I almost faked being deaf so I wouldn't have to do a phone call interview.
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Leah Rayner 7 years ago
Yeah, but the problem begins when they decide to start talking to you.
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nanashi 7 years ago
Never pretend you're an Extrovert. you would go through hell trying to figure out how to take it all back.
Dennis Ward 7 years ago
Alternatively, Step 1: stand around awkwardly until an extrovert adopts you
Summer Woodsong 7 years ago
Made me laugh! Then they'll expect you to remember them, what you said and speak to them the next day, and the day after!
Apollo 7 years ago
Yes, and they might even invite you to their homes or to parties. The horror.
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Ferro Ferrington 6 years ago
If u did revert to introvert tho, you would be shunned from everyone for a while. Cos people would think you're being arrogant. :-(
Well Hello There 6 years ago
Here's my guide: Step 1: Sit alone in a dark corner. Step 2: Wait for an extrovert to adopt you.
Robert Morson 7 years ago
I have tried this. It did not work. Perhaps I didn't act convincingly enough.
Desiré Yen 7 years ago
The problem is HOW does one act like an extrovert, when one's paralyzed by fear in a social setting?????
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Wendillon 7 years ago
They make you think it's a problem in school....just leave introverts be.
rhyan lumilay 7 years ago
they will say your shy, weird, mysterious or future psychopath when your in the corner not talking and just enjoying yourself.
Load More Replies... Lily Crofton 6 years ago
It took me 25 years to realize that I'm not weird ..but now I can easily say to myself that I am normal , I am INTROVERT and I'm proud of it
Nostalgic Hyena 7 years ago
I had a teacher who thought it was bad that I was an introvert.. she actually once got me in trouble for not answering a question when she just randomly called on me.
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Introverts are NOT "shy". We just edit the people we talk to and ignore the rest.
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Dian Ella Lillie 7 years ago
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...
BusLady 7 years ago
I've been in that awkward situation, where I approach a group of people I know, and I try to join the conversation. Sometimes the other people get offended, like you're butting in. That just makes you afraid to do that again.
Jim Fay 7 years ago
Yeah, getting a word in edgewise takes sharpening them.
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Risa Lovee 7 years ago
Haha so true! My brain is always tired because of this. It didn't even happen. XD
Louise Brigance 7 years ago
Always planning! Then the chance encounter with a person you have a crush on but never planned how to deal with this!! Is it too soon to profess my love for you? Then I can go hide.
Valerie Lessard 7 years ago
only problem with this is that I'm ill prepared for conversations i am actually involved in
Astrid Nineor 7 years ago
Extroverts have that problem too, but maybe introverts have more time to replay it?
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Shari H 7 years ago
Miss Manners says it is perfectly fine to say no thank you without offering an excuse, but it is rude to insist on a reason for a declined invitation.
Valerie Lessard 7 years ago
because people get offended by the notion you don't want to see them and think they're so fun and interesting and that they'll provide you a much better time than sitting home alone, especially in more social community-orientated countries, they consider being anti-social one of the worst things to be and take it all personally. Life would improve considerably for some people if they could stop having to lie and just tell others they'd prefer a quite night in without a negative reaction. The only reason we ought to sacrifice our time alone is if someone you love needs you
Load More Replies... Joanne Hudson 7 years ago
You don't need to make excuses or explain yourself. Just say "No. I'm sorry. I can't." What can they say?
Kitty Katty 7 years ago
My friends now just accept that my excuses will include velociraptors, or flamingos, or bears. And that at any time they may recieve the 'yeah, I'm flaking' text. One year I set up a Facebook event for my birthday where everyone would meet up for a drink. The invitation stated that I would not be there but they should try to have fun anyway
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Magpie 7 years ago
I have taught my self to say "thank you"...it doesn't mean I agree.. it just moves the conversation along to something more bearable.
Daria B 7 years ago (edited)
I genuinely always thought "thank you" means "oh, you're so nice", not "I agree". Makes no sense to me. Cultural differences, I guess?
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Genesis Harrison 7 years ago
I just get really over talkative and end up making the answer way more complicated than It’s supposed to be.
Nostalgic Hyena 7 years ago (edited)
Once when I was at my friend's house, her brother came in to tell me that my parents were here to pick me up and I just said "hello".
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Vintagekween 7 years ago
But I actually do want to go to the "thing", but can't shake the fear of being / doing / saying something awkward / stupid / embarassing.
Sam Golbach 7 years ago
like ill get ready, and then when i go ill be like "c**p im so stupid like this black bag makes me look so stupid everyones staring" and then when i get back back im like "i wish i took the luminous yellow bag, it would make me not look like a goth" ;-;
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Amanda Ford 7 years ago
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.
Elizabeth Butler 7 years ago
He recharges by talking.....are you SURE he is an introvert???? Sounds like an extrovert who is insecure about acceptance
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Kitty Katty 7 years ago
My boyfriend and I have an agreement where we don't actually have to listen to each other ramble as long as we make supportive noises from time to time
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Lynn Noyes 7 years ago
Whereas a cat not liking you, even after ten wonderful years together, is perfectly normal.
Linouchka 99 7 years ago
Yeah. A cat stubbornly ignoring me is a personal defeat :-(
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Nicole Stone 7 years ago
This hits close to home. I work in an animal shelter. There's one dog that likes most people but not me, I didnt do anything to him. I dont know why he doesnt like me and I keep telling him I only want to be his friend. I would understand if i had to vaccinate him or move him with restraint but i haven't done any of those things :(
Linouchka 99 7 years ago
Not me. I don't like them either. I'm more of a cat person.
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incoherent screaming 7 years ago
Acutally me but just keeps eating so i don't have to talk to anyone plus hiding in the bathroom trying to watch Netflix
Marie-Louise Chenois 7 years ago
Wich isn't really nice for ppl willing to pee...Try to find a bedroom or stuff like that next time...
Load More Replies... Summer Woodsong 7 years ago
add: desperately waiting for the first person to exit, so you know it's socially appropriate to leave. Wondering how old you have to be before you can become the first person to exit......
BusLady 7 years ago
And after you leave, everyone is asking "Is Summer ok? She left so early." They mean well.
Load More Replies... Risa Lovee 7 years ago
Literally me. I occasionally have family gatherings once in a while. XD
Viktoria Gluc 4 years ago
Now I actually want to go to a family party/reunion but my family is just staying home and having our own little Christmas and Easter gatherings bc we're kinda the oddballs in the family. I kinda want to go bc I'm twelve and I'm really good at cards and my sister has been saying for a while that I would win like 100 bucks off of my uncles in poker and my one uncle would be like "There is no way this twelve year old beat me." XD
Vicki Hardy 7 years ago
This is absolutely me.....once I've eaten, I cannot wait to get the hell out of there.......
Isabel Care 7 years ago
My mum arranges for me to drive home anyone who wants to leave early, thereby enabling my escape.
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Lars Lasersson 7 years ago
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.
Lihi Porat 7 years ago
Yes, yes, yes!! I see the girls from my work go together to escape rooms and the karaoke place next to our work, and I’m like “hello, I’m here!”, because sometimes I’d really like to join them (although my opinions in these places probably won’t be heard since I’m an introvert until someone will say “wait, let’s hear what Lihi has to say about it”), and just the invitation would be nice.
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incoherent screaming 7 years ago
You have no idea how many time i've had to pause in the middle of a show it's so irritating you're right
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Anita Bailey 7 years ago
We need a Kindle version. I'm not sure an irritated swipe would have the same impact.
Destiny Rose 7 years ago
Reading is a big part of my introversion. I always find time to read and my friends make fun of me for always reading. If they played a game of word association, they'd associate me with books lol.
Viktoria Gluc 4 years ago
I just give them a death stare and continue to read my book but if they interrupt me too often I will not hesitate to pinch someone or throw a book at their head.
Jane Alexander 7 years ago
Or when they ask "What are you reading?" answer; "I'm not reading. "I Was reading until you interrupted"
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 7 years ago
Kids are the worst. They will push the book down or yank it out of your hands.
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Viktoria Gluc 4 years ago (edited)
But I'm an introvert and I like the sound of nails on a chalkboard. (It's better than small talk.)
Naomi Armitage 7 years ago (edited)
ALL. OF. THIS. I have the worst time making small talk. I absolutely loathe it.
Piri Carroll 7 years ago
I would rather stay in the awkward silence that usually precedes the necessity to commit said small talk.
Linouchka 99 7 years ago
I can't do small talk : I can't figure out what to say because this little sh*it never even crosses my mind...
Katherine Cor 7 years ago
tbh this is the same with extroverts because you try to talk to someone but they are so blunt
Don Flynn 7 years ago
Haha WTH is small talk??? But even worse is being an adult introvert that has adhd. Flirting just kinda goes over your head.
Ryo Bakura 7 years ago
Small talk is c**p like "Isn't the weather good/bad today?", or "I like your hair, where did you get it done?". Just banal nonsense you don't care about, but discuss so you don't appear rude.
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Stef Bollen 7 years ago
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 :)
Lisa Beatty 7 years ago
I have my ONE friend that lets me be me.. He calls.. I see its him my ONE friend.. I dont answer. 5 mins later i will text him and ask if he needed something.. He will then text if its okay to call. Calls stay under 10 mins. WE can go months without texting and talking and be just find when we do months later.
Leah Rayner 7 years ago
My adult daughter and I are both introverts and we live together. We are very happy and both appreciate not having to talk to fill the silence. Silence = peace.
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Shaika Shirin 7 years ago
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.
Elizabeth Butler 7 years ago
Listening is a skill that is very underrated....the good listener is the one liked...but for an introvert (me) good listening is draining.
Load More Replies... ThatJeremyKid 7 years ago
I know most of us HAVE social anxiety, but can we stop pretending introversion and social anxiety are the same thing? They are VERY different.
Viktoria Gluc 4 years ago (edited)
I'm twelve and I get along with my older siblings' friends better when I meet them than I do when I meet kids around my age bc my siblings and their friends are in their early twenties. I'm also good with little kids and pets for some reason.
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Elis Malachov 7 years ago
I was last month on job interview and I must admit .... never in my life have I experienced longer 30 minutes......
rhyan lumilay 7 years ago
I hate it when it's a group or panel interview. I'm squirming inside that how I wish the interview i over.
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Anita Bailey 7 years ago
I totally fake this in an interview. I talk for England because I'm nervous. Then they find out I'm actually nothing like that. Too late, ha ha ha ha haaaa.......
Astrid Nineor 7 years ago
I get so nervous for things like that that they probably think I am super extrovert. I talk way too much.
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S. 7 years ago
It may seem annoying or scary - but, sometimes, when people insist, it's better to go. For me, most of the time I did not regret that decision. :)
Virgil Sanders 4 years ago
this doesn't really have anything to do with the post, but to anyone who hasn't listened to the song Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time, i totally recommend it! it's a great song imao
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Ileana Sky Aviles 7 years ago
I dread this moment so much that now when my dad's phone rings, I make a run for the toilet and pretend to be constipated.
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Viktoria Gluc 4 years ago
One time when I was in second grade I saw a kid from my class at the public pool and I was like "oh come on seriously" and I just hid in the corner of the pool the whole time trying not to be seen and then at school they were like "sup, saw you at the pool". I thought I had failed my mission of avoiding socialization.
Dnelle1972 7 years ago
I changed grocery stores to avoid talking to the produce guy who thought he knew me...
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Viktoria Gluc 4 years ago
I stay in my room until I go to get a snack or my mom calls me to say hi and be social then I'm just like that.
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Viktoria Gluc 4 years ago
I always run away to where the dogs and cats are hiding from the people. They are my kind.
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Amy 7 years ago (edited)
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)
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
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.
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Wiggity 7 years ago
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 f*****g despise?
Linouchka 99 7 years ago
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 !!
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Giovanni 7 years ago
I don't understand people that say that being an introvert is not a character flaw, i'm one and i absolutely hate it. I spend a lot of my time trying to partecipate some social events and than i spend most of the social events time wishing to be home, this life is hell.
Chris Jones 7 years ago
Maybe you are shy instead? Being shy and being introverted aren't the same thing, although they may look the same. An introvert enjoys time alone and gets emotionally drained after spending a lot of time with others. A shy person doesn't necessarily want to be alone but is afraid to interact with others so it feels like they want to be alone. Just a thought...
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TeeMarieTisMe 7 years ago
I'm an extrovert but I have social anxiety with a lot of situations. So I can relate to a lot of these. I actual enjoy interacting with people but always find myself coming back from a social event worrying about if I said or did something wrong. I get the best of both worlds! haha.
Matt C 7 years ago
When I get to work in the morning I try to arrive 10 minutes earlier than everyone else and if I happen to pull into the parking lot as the same time as other people I pretend I'm reading something on my phone until they have gone inside so I don't have to walk in the same time as them and have small talk with them.
Deena Salzman 7 years ago
So proud to be an ambivert! I love spending time with friends, and I love spending time alone with books, and art, and Netflix!
Amy 7 years ago (edited)
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)
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
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.
Load More Replies... Wiggity 7 years ago
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 f*****g despise?
Linouchka 99 7 years ago
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 !!
Load More Replies... Giovanni 7 years ago
I don't understand people that say that being an introvert is not a character flaw, i'm one and i absolutely hate it. I spend a lot of my time trying to partecipate some social events and than i spend most of the social events time wishing to be home, this life is hell.
Chris Jones 7 years ago
Maybe you are shy instead? Being shy and being introverted aren't the same thing, although they may look the same. An introvert enjoys time alone and gets emotionally drained after spending a lot of time with others. A shy person doesn't necessarily want to be alone but is afraid to interact with others so it feels like they want to be alone. Just a thought...
Load More Replies... TeeMarieTisMe 7 years ago
I'm an extrovert but I have social anxiety with a lot of situations. So I can relate to a lot of these. I actual enjoy interacting with people but always find myself coming back from a social event worrying about if I said or did something wrong. I get the best of both worlds! haha.
Matt C 7 years ago
When I get to work in the morning I try to arrive 10 minutes earlier than everyone else and if I happen to pull into the parking lot as the same time as other people I pretend I'm reading something on my phone until they have gone inside so I don't have to walk in the same time as them and have small talk with them.
Deena Salzman 7 years ago
So proud to be an ambivert! I love spending time with friends, and I love spending time alone with books, and art, and Netflix!
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