50 Of The Most ‘Antisocial’ Memes From This Instagram Account Cleverly Titled ‘Fear Of Going Out’ (New Pics)
Not everyone is equally thrilled about the idea of socializing or going out. For some people it’s more tiresome than anything else, which is why they often opt for a less crowded alternative. Or try to avoid people altogether. And if you’re wondering what their reasoning behind it is, the ‘Fear Of Going Out’ Instagram account is where you can find your answers.
With the caption reading, “memes for the antisocial you”, it covers socializing-related situations one Tweet at a time. And it seems that over 210k followers can relate. Today, we’ve gathered some of their posts that best describe the less thrilling part of going out and interacting with people. If you’d like to familiarize yourself with their thoughts, wait no longer and scroll down to find the images below.
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Who Knew Frog Life Was For Me
.. a pleasant and polite conversationalist. Squee
Load More Replies...If anybody finds me a witch, tell me their address :)
There are days when you just don’t feel like spending time with people, not to mention going out. That’s what FOGO, or ‘Fear Of Going Out’, portrays through the Tweets they share on their Instagram account. Started back in 2017, it currently has 212k followers and nearly 7,900 posts, which reveal people’s true feelings about certain social situations.
Contrary to the description (that reads “Memes for the antisocial you”), they don’t depict actual antisocial behavior, which is generally defined as behavior that violates the basic rights of other people. It’s usually more related to strong unwillingness to go out or spend time communicating with others. And most internet users know that there are millions of Tweets and memes out there that describe the feeling better than anything else could—these 40 memes introverts might relate to, for example.
*promptly Faints*
Okay but imagine likes in real life. Would it be people making hearts with their hands and leaving? Would it be a simple nod? Would it be an enthusiastic smile?
50 nod or smiles would still definitely boost your moral
Load More Replies...I always get so happy when I have 50 notifications that all say “Congratulations! You’re comment has gotten its first upvote!”
Congratulations! You're comment has gotten it's first upvote!
Load More Replies...I have a hundred followers on this site and it's crazy. Like a hundred people actually like me and think I am worth a few seconds of their day that it took to press a button that they didn't need to press, just to show that they like me. It's crazy
In part it is percentage of folks who like (thing) and also the effort involved. Let's say you do something for your local group or your community offline and 50 people seek you out to tell you in person how much they appreciated (thing). 1. It was more work for those people to walk up to you or phone you to tell you that. 2. 50 people would probably be a significant percentage of the people in your group. So (thing) was well received. Now suppose (thing) is some comment or joke you made online where many thousands of people saw it. "liking" (thing) is just a low effort mouse click and 50 out of many thousands is not a significant percentage of the people who read your joke/comment. TLDR: It's an apples and oranges comparison.
I think there's a difference between 50 people you know double tapping a normal picture of you on their feed, and 50 strangers going out of their way to complement you in person.
It Appears That Norway Is My Exact Speed? Brb, Gonna Pack
And this is why Scandinavians are much more satisfied with life (happier): they have reasonable expectations.
Funny because Norway is the 7th happiest country, imagine America, which is in 15th place 🥲
In Denmark we have a similar response “head is at the top and the legs is at the bottom”. Not sure I translated it right, though. (hovedet op, benene ned) 😅
Actual antisocial behavior is a key symptom of several debilitating psychiatric disorders, such as oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder (CD) in children or antisocial personality disorder when it comes to adults.
However, the Tweets shared by FOGO typically depict people who are simply more of an introvert than a social butterfly rather than anything resembling actual antisocial behavior. For instance, those who avoid phone calls instead of answering them or choose to stay in over partying on a Friday night, just to name a couple examples.
I Used To Spend Hours Recording The *perfect* Voicemail Greeting. Now If You Call Me You Get A Robot Lady Letting You Know My Mailbox Is Full And You Cannot Leave A Message And I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
I always wanted my voicemail greeting at work to be "I am unable or unwilling to take your call, please leave a message" Apparently that's not professional.
Honestly that sounds like a really professional way to say it lol
Load More Replies...I just disabled my voicemail so the phone just keeps on ringing. And I never pick up.
I was lucky enough to get a dog that hates a phone ringing and goes into Frenzy Bark Mode. Now it's frustrating if he's asleep and doesn't hear it (He's a deep sleeper!).
Load More Replies...Not really almost any number even for the kiddie phones that lets the call 4 people at most have voicemail. Hell if you have a google account you are just a few clicks away from a phone number and voicemail, and most schools require even the kindergarten kids to have a google account
Load More Replies...I don’t leave a message if the recorded message doesn’t include please or thank you.
I had one that said, "I am emotionally unavailable right now; please leave a message." My mom hated it!😆
“You’ve reached my voicemail, if you don’t know what to do by now, hang up.”
Icon Status: *unlocks*
I wish we could just normalize saying no without excuses, explanations, or guilt.
It’s weird to think that he was the hip new thing on the block, but now he thinks everything on the interweb is MySpace.
Load More Replies...This is not uncommon among actors at a certain level. Hugh Grant used to do this until he accidentally answered his "assistant's" phone as himself.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, my pa didn't tell me anything, I so wish I could come, but now I can't you see..."
Being an introvert does not equal avoiding any form of socializing at any cost. However, some situations shared by FOGO are directly aimed at or relate to introverts; and for a reason. According to Healthline, introverted people enjoy spending time alone and do better in quiet environments, which sounds like something a person with a ‘fear of going out’ would choose.
Normalize Public Speakers Who Say “Good Morning” And Then When The Crowd Says “Good Morning” The Speaker Says “Oh No, That Was Way Too Much. Over The Top. Can We Try This Again But Please Be A Bit More Subdued?”
Ye I hate loud noises and at my old school the kids would scream wordlessly when they said it again, they were in year 6 7 and 8
Load More Replies...Yes, actually, any forced audience participation is a sign of a real douche canoe
YOU get payed for holding a speech, so YOU have to be awake and work. Don't interrupt my sleepdrunken bodys starting process, please :)
I don't like forced anything from a podium / stage. I once attended a Sir Mix-a-Lot concert. I'm not a huge fan but - what the heck - variety. His warm up band was some mouthy little rapper I'd never heard of. The dude starts swearing at the audience DEMANDING that we stand up for him. FU Mr. Nobody. Standing ovations are earned - after you have actually performed. This was on top of a half hour plus start delay due to some technical issues. Soured my mood - almost walked out and asked for my money back.
"I say morning instead of good morning because if it was a good morning I'd be home in bed." Don't know where I saw that, but don't want to take credit for something that isn't mine.
Sorry But Making Small Talk With Y’all *is* Work. On My Break, I Do Not Work
Please normalise not bothering people who use their break to read. The correct answer to "What are you reading?" is "F**k off, I'm reading."
It’s great. I’m eating lunch alone in a park right now. There’s a cat.
I had a team that would always have their breaks together with boring small talk and same coffee n cake every day. I was the black sheep eating a sandwitch ("sorry if I just don't see cake as an everyday thing") and always took an extra cigarette break on top of it just because the small talk drained all my energy if not topped with an actual break.
Right? I used to literally close my door and hang a sign that said "Out to Lunch". The fact that I'm sitting at my desk eating a salad and reading my book in peace & quiet is none of your business.
“It Was Just Too Noisy At Whole Foods And Now I’m Weeping” A Novel By *me*
NO. NOT THE PUBLIC- oh gosh oh gosh how could THE PUBLIC be in public?! What is this world coming to!!?
Load More Replies...I am tired of peopling. Especially when the peopling involves peoples when I am tired of being around people to people with.
Did they not part like the red sea to make way? The inconsiderate bastards!
Growing up we dragged Main St. Or went to Walmart for fun. Yes, it was a small town. Now I have my groceries delivered and don't drive. I don't go out because people are out there and people are stupid. You can't fix stupid.
Once a dude with a pram almost hit me and my friend with the pram and I told her to watch out and he thought I was talking to him and he swore loudly at us, some people are not very bright but that’s ok
Load More Replies...If I’m with a friend I’m an extrovert, without a friend I’m an introvert, because I am bad at starting conversations which is why I usually reply instead of post a comment, when I am without a friend I walk into a big shopping centre or something and it’s overwhelming or like when your lost but you don’t know how to ask where this place is so you just silently cry, it’s not social anxiety I think it’s just the normal anxiety
Healthline pointed out that for introverts, the idea of a peaceful period of solitude evokes feelings of relief and peace rather than disappointment (which is often the case to their extroverted counterparts). It’s because introverted people need more time to recharge their social battery. And that’s why it’s important to remember that introverts don’t hate socializing, it’s just that they need more time to balance everything out after they do.
Love Is Alive, Y’all
I was at a social event a couple of weeks ago. I waited socially appropriate time. Some people had left - others were playing some table games. Told a neighbor I was leaving because my social battery was running low. I was half joking / half serious. I went home and slept for 11 hours. For comparison - I normally sleep 6-7 with 8 being a good night.
I made it a habit telling my friends that I had to finish a project and would be arriving later, in order to prevent them from asking why I'd want to take my own car.
How do I find a girl like you? I promise you, I won't take you anywhere!
The Fastest Way To Make A Friend At Your New Job Is To Bond Over Someone You Both Cannot Stand ❤️
I would love to know if anyone else has blocked my ex husband (other than my kids).
If you tell me his name I can go block him just on principle. XD
Load More Replies...Togetherness in seperatedness is still togetherness. Inclusive excluding still includes the nonexcluded ... this might work, despite being a joke, pretty well I think...
Nope. The Fictional World, It Appears, Is Infinitely More Appealing
When it's cold or raining and storming outside, I take a walk around the block and afterwards enjoy the coziness of my place even more.
I am known in my village as That Lady Who Reads on Her Porch and Scowls at Everyone.
Quite a few of these Tweets cover the matter of answering phone calls, which, let’s be honest, not a lot of people enjoy. That is behavior pretty typical to introverted people, who, according to Healthline, usually choose writing over talking. Whether it’s related to waiting for the phone to stop ringing (so you can check the number online to see who was calling instead of answering it) or preferring texts over calls, those less inclined to socialize live will most likely not answer your call.
Research shows that millennials are one of the groups that despise calls the most—75% of them believe they’re time-consuming, while over 80% admit to having apprehension anxiety before making the call.
I Have Seen My Future And It Is Bright
My recent Friday night in my 50s consisted of watching our new washing machine spin and saying "It's so quiet!" at regular intervals to my SO.
I, a teenager, also spent the weekend on a heating pad eating nachos
Just choked on my chips... omg I AM sitting on a heating pad making witch fingers with my bugles as we speak lol
Never Have I Respected Any Institution As Much As I Respect The Mere Concept Of The Bubble
i hate when people show up at my place. i don't like other people in my house. it's my sanctuary.
If Misleading Story Intros Is What Gets You Through Two Massive Family Get Togethers In Such A Short Space Of Time, I Say You Do You Boo
I see "Ducks: and, How to Make Them Pay," I upvote.
Load More Replies...Another prevailing example on the list is prioritizing quality alone time over partying (in the words of one of the Tweets, “shout out to the first person to leave the social event, who ‘breaks the seal’ for the rest of the guests to head out, too”). That can be appealing to extroverts as well, at times. There are moments we all need a break from the rest of the world, to spend some time surrounded by nature, the walls of an empty room, a blanket or whatever it is that helps you unwind.
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I once saw a hilarious video that used collecting cats as an analogy to the gun problem in America. I saw an outright lie in the comments from a pro gun person claiming that Australia "banned guns" and it did nothing to curb gun violence. Bullcrap statements like that about my country? Grrrrrr! I posted a statistical link which I guarantee they never read since it goes against their misinformation campaign. Also, we didn't outright ban guns we just implemented sensible gun control.
OMG, I am TOTALLY using this reply, the next time I'm on YouTube, and some self-righteous àsshole hits me with "SoUrCe??" And THEN I'm blocking them!! 😂😂😂😂
Context Is Next To Godliness
Am I at home? I mean, aren't we all home on this rock zipping through space into God knows what?
That's why you answer that with "why" and refuse to say it until they tell you the reason
always wear a coat when you open the door, u can say you were just about leave or just got home depending on who it is
I'm like this, sometimes I have to lie, and if you knock on my door I'll hide in the other room till you go away.
Where I'm from, "Are you at home?" means "Are you receiving visitors, or should we go away?" even when you're talking face to face.
Ah, but the correct enquiry is, are you at home to visitors
Load More Replies...One Thing I Love About Getting Older Is Realizing That You Don’t Have To Be Super Polite And Respectful To People Who Are Actively Disrespecting You
You Identify As Someone “With No Filter” Who Thinks That Is Justification To Say And Ask Anything That Comes To Mind? That’s Cute. I Identify As Someone Who Walking Away. #toodaloo
Someone once said where do u come from, i said nunya of the business district - if u understand that reference
Load More Replies...I love to ask this. It will shut down a nosy person in the blink of an eye.
Load More Replies..."I'll forgive you for asking, if you forgive me for not answering." - Ann Landers
This is one of the perks of old age. Random checker or person you don't really know: "Hi! How are you!?" Old me: (starts telling them. and telling them. and most of it is boring and unpleasant. Secretly amused when the look on their face says "OMG I'm sorry I asked I absolutely will not ask the next person". My work here is done. Stop asking nosy questions. LOL PSA to Olive Garden employees - I don't care what your manager tells you to say, it is absolutely not your business as a stranger to ask me what my plans are for the day / what I'm doing / is anything special happening in my life. FO! I'm eating your damn food which I'm paying for and if I want to tell you I'm celebrating my circumcision or the anniversary of my dog's death I will do so in my own time.
To be fair I don't think any of those Olive Garden questions are terribly personal. I don't mind polite "greeting" type questions even when they're framed a bit different. They're not intrusive and they're easily answered with a "Not much", "No plans" or just mumbling something incoherent since they don't really care anyway ;)
Load More Replies...I live just outside D.C. and saying "it's classified" to anyone you want to leave you alone, works quite well.
Verywell Mind emphasized that alone time is important for our mental health. The time spent with yourself allows you to escape the social pressures for a moment and delve deeper into your own emotions. That often results in improved personal exploration, increased creativity, and more social energy.
Not Having Plans Is Very Much My Plan
I've taken my bra off... Nothing will get me to go anywhere again today that would involve me putting it back on again.... NOTHING.
not even a live puppy show where you can pet them?
Load More Replies..."Sorry, I already have plans. Gotta go!" The fact that my plans include my comfy jammies, Netflix and cozy blankie is irrelevant.
I don't mind people asking if I can go out, or they can visit on short notice. Just as long as they have no problems with me saying no. I have family who've done this more than once. After trying to be as flexible as problem I've just given up and if I'm busy, I'm busy so sorry maybe next time.
Perfect. "Oh, I agreed to go? Well, that was three months ago. Something *came up* that I can't get out of. Sorry [Not sorry]""
that ultimately depends on what proceeds the question. if it’s “i wanna call” then it’s a no from me. if it’s “Mr. Tuna Paws is lonely and needs a buddy while I’m on holiday” then you can absolutely count me in.
*promptly Faints*
Or the text "We need to talk, call me tomorrow" would be worse?
Load More Replies...Oh no, the ghosts are extroverts. Call a priest to perform an extrocism!
Don’t forget in room 1 you’re finally at the checkout counter and some produce won’t scan so now they have to call the manager or price check and you’re just looking at the people behind you meekly smiling and wishing you were dead then you drop your wallet and all your change falls out and you have to pick up 20 quarters cause you planned to do laundry later. You rush to get your bags only to realize at the car you left something on the carousel and take another 20 mins trying to get the courage to go back into the store to get it then give up and leave in tears….oh wait this is a haunted house not my nightmares my bad
A room with people and everyone has to introduce themselves to each other and tell something about themselves. Another room where a bunch of people sing to you happy birthday and then they compliment you. Before you get out of the house of horrors, you have to pose for the camera. My palms are sweating and my heart is racing as I write this. Oh, the horror.
A Role That, Should I Show Up, I Am Always Happy To Fill
Know it's rude, but I usually sneak out without saying goodbye. Nobody notices anyway.
I've heard of this as an "Irish goodbye"... among other names. I do it too.
Load More Replies...That's why I love it when my grandchildren have to come to evening dos…the kids are getting tired, I'd better get them home.
You really shouldn't say that 5 minutes after you get there, but you want to.
You should live in Minnesota... that's just the start of 30-45 minutes of awkward goodbyes!
Forbes pointed out that some of the benefits that alone time brings have been scientifically proven. It stated that being on your own can increase empathy and productivity, as well as build mental strength and creativity. In addition to that, it is believed to reduce behavior-related problems in kids.
My Plan This Year, Just To Spice Things Up, Is To Come Up With Wildly Different Answers To The Shockingly Invasive Personal Questions I Answered Three Weeks Ago That I’ll Surely Be Asked Again And Just See How That All Plays Out
Thanksgiving in Canada is in October so we have a buffer zone between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Since Christmas is in December and Easter is in March/April, Thanksgiving should be in August.
I’m gonna say September for Thanksgiving. The summer is its own thing and should be a ~vacation~ from family holidays. Now let’s make this happen!
Load More Replies...I once told my aunt at a party that I recently fainted and landed in the Christmas tree because I had had too much sex and not enough to eat. With someone not my husband. She hurriedly backed off. I wish I did it on purpose.
I've never understood why American thanksgiving is in November. We have turkey 3 times a year - Easter, thanksgiving and Xmas. I don't want turkey a month after thanksgiving. We Canadians have our in October which makes perfect sense
Big jewish family holidays: Jewish New Year, around Sep-Oct, and Passover, sometime in April. Solution - convert to Judaism. Bonus - on Christmas, instead of having a big family dinner, you eat at a Chinese restaurant with whoever you want, or eat Chinese takeout/delivery at home. Extra Bonus - if you convert, half of your family won't want to talk to you ever again.
So if you convert, and then relapse, nobody will want to talk to you ever again?
Load More Replies...Icon Status: *unlocks*
If he didn't say thank you to the person who prepared the food (not necessarily in public, could be a note afterwards) he's not an introvert, he's an arsehole. Introversion is no excuse for rudeness. It simply means your energy is depleted from being around people, it is not a substitute for basic manners.
I meaaaaaaan…. He could or couldn’t have. The person didn’t explicitly say whether he did either, but yes, now that I think about it, it would be reasonable to include the information of whether he spoke before he left… perhaps it was an off day. You’d never believe the reasoning for someone staying at a celebration for 4 minutes, eating in a different room, and leaving without a word to anyone
Load More Replies...My mom at thanksgiving: I’m cooking a bunch and having people come over I wish you’d come but I know you won’t. Me: you’re right, can you freeze me some bread pudding tho
🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻reincarnation Is A Thing
Yeeee I want to be frog, I would be the froggiest frog, I want to be able to have that dirpy smile that makes others smile too, and just swim and chill no need worrying about work I AM A GODDAMN FROG that would be awesome
Load More Replies...When you're a child you want to be a teenager, when you're a teenager you want to be an adult, when you're an adult you want to be a cat! 😺
i'm a teenager and i want to be a cat already adulthood is not my thing :\
Load More Replies...Yes, my dad said if there was reincarnation, he wants to come back as my dog. That might be one of best compliments I've ever had
Load More Replies...Written by somebody without a cat. Never in my life have I seen a cat active for 8 hours, unless you count sleeping, laying, loafing or sunbathing as being active.
This is exactly the reason why the earth can't be flat. Cats would have pushed everything over the edge by now.
... I'd change lifes with my cat if I could. She's a spoiled brat who decides when or when not I am allowed in the bed that used to be mine and is hers now, I'd have someone to play with at my command, who also is in charge of repairing the toys I ripped apart, and to retrieve them from under the counter, where her arms are too short, ... she's good at cattery, and executing said profession, seems, is fun. Consists of doing nothing half the time, doing whatever crosses her mind the other half, ... someone holding a shovel under my exhaust when I'm emitting solid waste, ... nothing to take care of but being cute and having nice fur. The ratio between obligations to and from her also seems to favor her over anyone else. Overall, her daily life seems to consist of no stress and worries, but a lot of fun, playing and snacking. And, that will go on another 17 years, of I expect her to last 20. Which I do.
One of mine is just randomly walking around yelling at me because I have cupcakes cooking on top of the washing machine (great place to do this) and she can't jump up there. She's circling and circling just screaming.
According to Verywell Mind, despite being beneficial, alone time can be challenging as well. Some people might simply not be accustomed to spending time on their own, while others even dislike it—being alone with your thoughts can lead to having to focus on distressing or painful things. There’s also social stigma that often accompanies people’s decision to spend time in solitude, which doesn’t exactly encourage them to do that more often.
Working My Way Up To Meetless 7 Days A Week
I’ve only once had a semblance of a migraine, but those who know me are convinced it’s a chronic condition of mine.
throw a hot chocolate and a blanket in the mix, let it simmer, and there you have PERFECTION
On behalf of all introverts and the social-anxious, thank you for your support. It's such a worthy cause.
Feeling Aggressively Seen Tbh
Me: relaxing and trying ti do absolutely nothing. My brain: but what about all the stuff you should be doing right now? You should totally feel super guilty for taking a 15 minute break
Load More Replies...You forgot 3) Panicking over all the things that still need to be done, while recovering from doing all the other things
Before #1 comes: Anxiously doing nothing while trying to work up the motivation to do all the things.
This is me but without mode 1 and also only the first three words of mode 2
Not Today, Satan
i once did this to a lunch lady. she said “is that all?” and i thought she was going to say “have a nice day” so i said “you too” and walked away. also, is it just me or do lunch ladies always put their hands over your food when checking what it is but like, ONLY when it’s uncovered!!!
And you will now replay this in your mind for years, repeatedly being embarrassed and roleplaying what you should have said.
Pew Research Center revealed that elderly people are the ones who spend the most time alone. Americans over the age of 60 spend roughly 7 hours of their time awake on their own. People in their 40s and 50s have roughly 4 hours 45 minutes, while those under 40 have 3.5 hours.
I Am Not 1/100th Of A Pound But, Apart From That, I’m Absolutely Twinning With The Lil Gwumpy Goldcrest
With the exception of the mohawk, you've precisely captured my essence ☹️
I know life can be hard sometimes, every door you open leads to a dragon you have to slay, a problem that feels unsolvable, but you’re not alone, under every dragon you slay is a pile of gold and people happy that you’re here, no matter what you think of yourself there is always someone somewhere thinking that you’re amazing!
Load More Replies...On Second Thought, Maybe I Don’t Need To Spend $89 On An Ancestry Test As It Is Pretty Clear That I Am 100% Honey Cake
Completely necessary after two minutes of small talk.
2 minutes?! where did you acquire such energy 😭
Load More Replies...Pandas = The Og Aspirational Lifestyle Influencers
Whether the amount of time spent alone is related to one’s fear of going out or not, it might be a good idea to skip a social gathering every once in a while and opt for a relaxing night at home instead. If these pictures didn’t convince you to do that, browse our previous editions covering FOGO here or here.
And Now, A Little Song Called “Why I’m Crying At The Whole Foods” And A 1 And A 2 And A 1 2 3
I've walked out of restaurants and other places which have a 'cheery beat' coming from the speakers.
Yes same, then the customers raise their voices to talk over it, I am extrovert online because it’s not the people I’m scared of it’s seeing their faces and hearing them loud and all the people everywhere all the noise is just overwhelming
Load More Replies...Yesh. And misophonia if it’s only one specific group of sounds
Load More Replies...If you are not with another person you have to talk to - headphones are awesome for days like that. Favorite tunes on Spotify - other shoppers fade away like the spirt people in Spirited Away.
It makes shopping really stressful. All that noise makes it impossible to figure out the price per ounce of any thing.
IRL shopping. I have about an hour before the noise, people, and fluorescent lights combine to turn me into an unreasonably angry bridge troll.
This Is Absolutely A Mission For Tomorrow
For me everything is possible when I'm fully caffeinated and done by 10am. Any later and I need to nap
It’s 11:30 pm right now and I can’t sleep so I’ve chosen the healthy option of: staring at magical glowing brick until weird battery runs out
Load More Replies...me: a depressed introvert with adhd 11:00: everything is possible 11:01: nvm i'm petting my cat that's the only thing i care now
yes, this is very true (i’m abrosexual too! first one i’ve met on this platform: i bless you with an upvote and a cookie suited to your dietary requirements 🍪)
Load More Replies...When I get home from work I eat a bunch of protein, get sleepy and take a nap.
11:00 am.... Anything is possible, cant guarantee anything past 11:01 am. By 11:05am....we reassess the situation and go back to bed.
Maybe This Is What I Need To Start The Serotonin Up Again
I would love a bed nook, but practical me thinks the bedding would be hard to change, I love being able to walk around my bed like a real grown up.
You can curtain off the side of the room that has the bed in it, just as good (I can't add a photo sadly)
Load More Replies...Make it bigger, with shelves holding a small fridge, microwave, laptop with great wi-fi, and doors to shut myself in and I would never leave except for food and potty breaks.
You’d need an en-suite as well and then it would be perfect.
Load More Replies...My Dream Gifts At 35 Would Have Destroyed Child Me
Yes! I like getting fluffy socks because A) yes, I need these for winter desperately. B) I wear fluffy socks over my pointe shoes to break them in. C) When I get calluses on my feet for dancing with very thin socks, or my feet are aching from pointe class, wearing 5 layers of fluffy socks really eases the pain :,)
Load More Replies...We used to use our old dog Meg as another gift giver to give each other simple and useful Christmas and birthday presents. I was very sad when the last of her gifts a pair of fluffy purple with white spots socks finally got too threadbare to wear. We must tell my new dog Koby that he needs to renew the tradition!
I’m literally 13 and have NEVER understood why them lil brats feel so annoyed when they get socks as gifts! Like… socks cost too much for fabric sacks for your animated meat bag. I’d rather get them for free! 😄😂
My grown children are still "meh" about socks as a Christmas present. I think they're the best thing EVER!
i must be really mature ( traumatized) to realize that at 16...
We’ll I Wouldn’t Say I’ve Been Missin’ ‘Em, Bob
My phone’s focus is always on “Driving” and delivers an auto reply about my unwillingness to text/talk & drive.
I should try this. I don't have a car, so I would love to see the confused looks on people's faces when they call.
Load More Replies...Work switched my phone provider and told me they’ll let me know when to pick up the new sim so the number can be reactivated… it’s been 4 days of bliss so far.
Casually remind them to call your work number when it's ready. See if anyone picks up on that
Load More Replies...I have my phone on silent for a different reason, my phone buzzes when it goes off and I made the ringtone a creepy hello to ward my siblings away from my room, but when I leave it on top of my cupboard it rattles the cupboard when it vibrates and it sounds like somethings trying to get out then it goes “HELLO” in the deep creepy voice, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve nearly crapped myself from laughing from it or fear
No, I don't miss them at all. I'm fact, I'm quite glad to be rid of them!
My phone is linked to bluetooth in the car. Phone rings. I glance at the answer button on the steering wheel and go "nope". One time I thought it was the friend I was going to meet, and it was a telemarketer. Me: "I'm driving. Goodbye." Her: "But--" Seriously??? Do you honestly think I will concentrate on whatever crappy offer you have, while I'm trying not to kill pedestrians or drive into oncoming traffic???? And what's more, should you encourage me to concentrate on ANYTHING other than traffic?
Anybody who rings my phone is a d*** thief if I didn't give them my number.
Has BP censored the word "data"???? Really?
Load More Replies...Though I Will Be Entering Approximately Zero Classrooms Today, This Is The Exact Energy I Will Be Bringing To My Friday
the only professor i had who didn't allow drinks has been my bio lab professor, because drinks and toxic chemicals don't really mix lol
Load More Replies...As a professor, I was always happy to see the coffee, hoping it would keep them awake for the class.
My husband had an art teacher years ago who announced to his class that anyone who thought they could make a living from creating art was in the wrong place. he picked up his books and materials and walked out. He has been a professional artist for the past 50 years
*goes To A Restaurant* I *must* Leave A Review
Reviewing things online is peak "social" for me. Can I be (hopefully) helpful to someone, while never actually interacting with anyone? Yes, please.
I love the reviewers who answer "I don't know. I haven't opened it yet."
me focusing on the one bad review from 18 years ago where the customer ate a roach:
I agree :) 10,000 killer reviews - sweet, I'll get it....hang on, hang on, there's 1 shocking review here from 32 years ago - thought it was too good to be true, I'll pass :)
Load More Replies...Only problem I have is the places that ask for a review almost immediately. The damn chair hasn't even arrived yet and you want me to write a review? I bought 10 novels on Kindle and you want reviews a week later? Seriously?
I leave it only when it's worth to do it. Whether for good or for bad.
Same here. Especially with sites that continue to tell you to leave a review.
I use multiple accounts when rating things if I especially want something to have a good or bad review
I Am A Five Star Employee, But Ask Me To Share A Fun Fact About Myself And I Will Quit
On a serious note: work activities outside of working hours (including Christmas parties and things that require overnight stays) should absolutely be banned. Work is separating families and loved ones for enough hours during the week, it’s an absolute insult to split people up from their families after working hours and at weekends. Why can companies not see that?
Hello 🙋♀️ I’m actually the event planner for my company, including employee events. They are NEVER mandatory to attend, and the company always pays for everything. Next month we’re closing the stores early to go out for golf and a fancy dinner and drinks. I’m not trying to split anyone up from their families, I’m trying to spend my boss’s money on something fun for my team. I wish I could give everyone raises, but this is all I can do with my limited power. When I hear people telling me how stupid it is, it makes me wonder if I’m doing something wrong, and maybe I shouldn’t do team events anymore :(
Load More Replies...My company does nice Christmas parties and most people love to attend. 1. You get a raffle ticket when you walk in and the prizes are really nice, IPads, flat screen TV's, drones, a popcorn machine, hunting stuff, all stuff that most people want and they have a lot of prizes so chances are you're going home with something 2. You are allowed to bring your spouse and children if you want 3. They ask ahead if you bring your children to fill out a form with the names of your children, ages and 2 or 3 items they would like for Christmas (no more than $50 per kid) then they have a Santa there and they call out the names and give gifts to all children under 12, over 12 gets a gift card. 4. they serve dinner and it's very good 5. they have a service to provide rides home to anyone who drank too much. It is not mandatory to attend but most employees go either for the prizes or for the kids.
The only occasions my wife and I get dressed up is for work events. Except we work for different companies, so we're never able to go out together :(
I loved setting up work contest for teams to achieve their work goals however I never participated in them because well I just dont.
At my last job (I’m now retired) we had occasional get togethers but they were an awesome lot. I’m an introvert big time but I’d worked with them for 10 years so they truly became like family. I’m still in touch with some even though we moved away from the area a few years ago.
Unless you're paying me overtime I will not be attending any after hours/weekend functions. Period.
Why Would I Answer When There Is A Five Billion Percent Chance It Is A Scam Call Trying To Steal My Identity
It should be automatic. Phone rings, caller id displays number AND their Google profile.
Just answer it if it's spam then hang up, just never and I mean NEVER give any information about someone over the phone ESPECIALLY if they called you. Ex: if they ask for your license plate for your car then ask them where they work and then call that company (make sure it's legit) and ask them if they need your license plate.
My son is 30 years old. He thinks farting in front of me is hilarious. I remind him I changed his diapers.
God, I feel this so hard. I've even tried getting my husband to answer for me. He won't so I Google it.
I don't google, I just don't answer. If it's important (dr. test results or on my contact list) just leave me a voice mail or text.
Happy Hours 32-40 Day To Those Who Celebrate *kazoo Noises*
honestly man, id rather be the one without air. if there was no air we'd have to wear like gas masks or something and there are 2 pros to that. 1. I don't have to show my face 2. I don't have to talk to ppl unless it's absolutely necessary
Load More Replies...Stop whining and be glad you are not on Venus where every day is 243 earth days long.
You could have been born at a time when there was no such thing as leisure time except, perhaps, the sabbath and the only retirement plan was death. Not saying the 40 hour work week is awesome but it’s a massive improvement over what humans have had for 99% of civilized history.
Exactly
I see pregnant women with bob haircuts and giant d***s but maybe that's just me.
Load More Replies...Do raccoons make good friends? They look cool to me but we'll never have them here.
So I guess I'm not doing to bad. I have made friends with local squirrels, raccoons, opossums, birds, and my neighbor's cats.
I don't see a raccoon to befriend. Where's the raccoon? Come back, raccoon!!
Librarian Hermit Winter Is On Y’all
well quiet down about it, some of us are trying to read
Load More Replies...*whispers* can i add a hot chocolate/tea/coffee to this already perfect picture?
I hate to disclose that awful secret, but there are actually A LOT of extremely extrovert and talkative librarians (I'm not one though).
Now I can't stop thinking what the hell a tuppence is. Is it some new sort of tupperware container or some weird brittish money? Ooo! maybe it's tupperware to keep your old brittish money in.
I Don’t Even Wanna Make This Flärdfull Anymore Tbh
They may not be single before putting the furniture together but it's 50/50 after.
Load More Replies...This picture is very unrealistic. Here is a more authentic depiction. ikea-64525...11-png.jpg
I have never had a problem assembling IKEA furniture single handedly.
I take it as a personal challenge. Tell me I can't do it alone....screw you, Ikea!
Load More Replies...I’m not an introvert, but I am an extrovert with no friends :,)
Nooooo whyyyyyy howwwww- I mean, being an extrovert you aren’t REQUIRED to have friends, but why you no have friends? :<
Load More Replies...If you don't have a friend, as per instructions, you can still figure out how to put it together. Walls, other furniture, etc. can substitute.
What is pencil guy going to do anyway? Take notes on how you messed it up?
i have this on my fridge. i read it as "life is s****y work, it is still a s****y but a little less s****y with companionship. "
Somewhat Of A Hobby I Suppose
Eat a Cesar salad while staring angrily in their direction then proceed to eat a bag of chips angrily while still angrily staring
Load More Replies...and everytime I see you I think, "shoul I adress that time I was accidentally weird ?" but no that would make it even more weird.
Actually... I did that once and addressed it, and the person was so nice they ended up being my friend later on lol!
Load More Replies...I Like To Prolong To Torture For As Long As Possible By Rescheduling Plans
If I may, let me put my years of therapy to use. When we cancel, we get a rush of relief and it feels good. In that moment, our anxiety lowers and we feel happy and calm. However, the anxiety will always rise again and it's a roller coaster. Also, there's this thing called anticipatory anxiety.
Load More Replies...I have a teacher that has you call her to do a “discussion based assessment” of your learning and it is the worst thing ever. Plus you’re required to do 2 or else you don’t pass the class
For the love of the Lord... WHEN will BP stop equating introversion w/ social anxiety... The two are vastly different. Introversion is a character-trait and social anxiety is an often debilitating condition. Stop using them interchangeably.
People wonder why I have 90% of the things I need to do during the day done by lunch. I'd like to get back to reading and hanging out with my cats as soon as possible, thank you very much. :)
I Do Not Dream Of Labor, But All Of These Will Suffice
Well, if you count th treehouse, we do live in a tree! And I'm more than willing to open up a bakery/flowershop with you if you'd like a partner!
Load More Replies...As a child I wanted to be a lighthouse keeper, until I did a project on it and found out it was not a solitary profession. So I changed to wanting to be a hermit. After decades of schooling and working whilst in great pain and with severe depression, I was finally ill enough to be fired from my job. More health problems now mean I am disabled enough to become a hermit. Without the pain and mobility problems I could be an off season caretaker at a wilderness retreat
Self Checkout Is Bae
Or when they ask if there's anything in particular I'm looking for & I just say "oh, I'm just looking? Thanks" even if there is something I actually am looking for but don't want to go through the hassle of asking
My favorite grocery store associates will take me to the item I'm looking for with no hassle/conversation at all.
Load More Replies..."everything except the frog lipstick. Couldn't find it anywhere." Shuts them right up.
I always find everything say I only found the things I was looking for and don't have time to find everything.
Or worse yet when you came for one item but can't remember what it was and just wonder around the store aimlessly hoping to think of it all the while filling up your shopping cart with a ton of unneeded c**p.
I tell them I was looking for a hundred dollar bill on the floor and couldn't find any !
When you go to the doctors office & the reception person asks if you are here for an appointment. "No, I'm just here to read the old magazines". I'm not gonna spend 10 minutes speaking about why I'm there to a stranger, in front of other strangers, when I'll have to repeat it to the doctor anyway when I see them. Did you find everything OK? No, I didn't. Can you show me where the condoms, coconut oil & chocolate syrup are?
Gosh no. Where is the Swiss cheese being kept these days, no-one seems to be able to locate any.
I tell them that I am just here to shoplift, they usually leave me alone after that.
So. Many. Dishes
Surely you just have this as your out of office setting?
Load More Replies...If you wait till the sink is full of dirty dishes before youn wash them you can save a bfortune on detergent.
I Do My Greatest Confrontational Conversational Work In The Shower Tho
I make new endings to book series I’ve never been able to finish :D
Load More Replies...Yeah but you'd be in the washing machine, jammed up against lots of other clothes, all tumbling around together and you can bet your a*s there'll be some loud twats going "Well, this is fun, how are you?" and "Whoops, didn't mean to bump into you, haha!" and "I've been meaning to call you, what do you think about that new jacket in town?" No thanks. I'll take a solitary shower.
I don't relive bad conversations. I plan out both sides of conversations that haven't happened yet.
I sing in the shower. I’m a vocalist in training and am going to school for musical theater, and I live in a dry area, so the shower is a great place to warm up and practice.
But you don't know anything about washing machine thoughts. They might be as absurd or painful as shower thoughts.
As long as I can still touch my toes and scrub my feet, I don't try to relive conversation or upcoming events.
Social Media Is A Toxic Dumpster Fire But The Normalization Of Just Exiting An Interaction Whenever You Want Without Having To Explain Anything Or Really Communicate That You’re Exiting At All Is Pure *chef’s Kiss*
What? You totally can! Especially at work, it’s even more effective in-person. :p
If only "Brendan is thinking" was as acceptable as "Brendan is typing".
I do, and have. It's liberating. Just, smug-like-closed-mouth-smile, two thumbs up, and immediately stroll away. Perfection.
Heck I can have a complete conversation at work that involves a name and two thumbs up.
*gently Tosses Phone Into Sea*
I tell people my phone’s microphones are broken, even with headphones. I’ve been using that excuse for years. People have to know it’s BS, which means they’ve taken the hint or think me a crappy liar.
JFC at least this person was polite enough to ask first! Yesterday I spent most of my work day on the phone explaining too many things to people that I could have answered by email. And not one of them checked beforehand that I was available for a call - nope, they just merrily derailed my train of thought regardless of whether I was even at my desk. Remind me how WFH is meant to be more productive from fewer interruptions...
so many condolences N Miller. this used to make me ragey, so very ragey.
Load More Replies...Then sometimes you have to admit the call was actually much quicker than overthinking the whole thing through mail for hours would have been.
i hate phone calls but i’ll do a Teams meeting with my camera off
Ok, I don't understand that. What's the difference?
Load More Replies...I know someone like this, so I let it go to voicemail. Being given only a minute instead of free range should still get the point across.
Or when you have an online bank just so you DON'T HAVE TO TALK TO PEOPLE and they make you call customer service instead of letting you email. Looking at you USAA.
Sorry Willy But I Recently Was Around Someone Who Previously Was Around Someone Who Once Had Covid And I Just Don’t Want To Risk It
That Is Why, When Someone Tries To Speak To Me Before Noon, I Give Them A Gentle Yet Direct Nose Boop And Calmly Walk In The Opposite Direction
I wish I could transfer my physical energy like little bits to other people
"Hey, good morning ! Work meeting is starting right now in the open space" - "OK but I'll need the rest of the day to recover from this, so don't expect me to do anything else this afternoon."
Why Do I Do What I Do To Me, Baby?
I try not to enter a single store during December. Just get all my groceries shipped in that month.
“Rock N’ Roll” I Whisper To Myself As I Settle Into My Rocking Chair And Dig In To A Truly Delightful Cinnamon Roll
I have never understood the term Irish goodbye. Every Irish person I know (genuinely from Ireland) takes ages to say goodbye and have you heard them on the phone? "Yup, bye now, bye, bye, call you next week, bye, bye, talk soon, bye, bye, bye etc."
Trying This
Or say the scientific name for a pigeon like oooh I was looking around getting ready to go when I saw a wild Ocyphaps lophotes!
Load More Replies...I think anyone familiar with the works of Alfred Hitchcock would accept the "there are birds" excuse.
Avoided Small Talk Henny Hbu?
I had a great work shift (rare), pretty good dinner, listened to my favorite music, and am now watching my show and eating Ramen (no one cares, but thought I'd contribute, haha)
*boop* *leaps Onto Passing Jet Ski*
Just Gna Go Ahead And Set My Ooo For The Rest Of The Year Right ✨now✨
Again, reply with the utmost forced sincerity and say, “Interesting” and/or “How’s that working out for ya?”. You can also add “champ” or “buddy” to the latter if you want to veer into condescending.
If you really wanna sound businessy, go with "this is not of any concern right now or in the forseeable future".
I believe anymore input from me,concerning this matter, would be prove unhelpful in this endeavour. Hopefully this will be the last communication regarding this matter.
Weather Exists So I Fear I Shan’t Be Making It To Work Today
I Am A Big Fan Of Setting Healthy Boundaries, But That’s Specifically With Humans. My Dogs Call The Shots
My mother introduced my dog to The Big Bang Theory when she dog sat for a month. Now at bedtime,, he sits on the foot of the bed at full attention staring at the telly until I put it on. Quite often the rapidly flashing lights keep me from falling asleep. I’ve tried eye masks, but they don’t fully block it out. So, I move to the sofa or the lanai. This happens a couple nights per week. I suppose I’m lucky I don’t have a therapist!?
I’m currently in the market for a cheap used tablet specifically so I can load up cat game apps and videos onto it for my boys😊
Plz Netflix. #neednotwant
One of the reasons I still buy dvds is so I can rewatch things in this type of situation
The only thing I’ve ever been able to rewatch over and over is Arrested Development. If I already know what’s going to happen, it doesn’t engage my brain enough to get out of my own thoughts!
The Mary Poppins Exit Is The Only Way To Socialize
I'm pretty good at slowly fading away. People don't realize I've gone.
It is a lot easier to leave a party when no one even noticed you were there to begin with.
Load More Replies...I prefer the Poochie "I must return to my home planet" levitation exit.
That's it! Should be called the "Mary Poppins goodbye" not the "Irish goodbye".
Awww So Wish I Could Make It But I Don’t Want To
Hang on a cotton picking minute! I tolerate you at work because I'm paid. On my own time........? Not going to happen! 🙄
Don't ya just love it when they demand your personal info - aka getting to know you via social interrogation? Ugh
I attend the company Christmas party for cake, not to talk to people I don’t talk to in the first place.
I’ve Said It Before And I’ll Say It Again, Sirens In The Background Of Songs Should Be Illegal, As Should Door Knocks/Doorbell Rings In Movies And TV Shows. Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That
The dog in the apartment downstairs from me agrees too. (He can hear my tv lol)
Load More Replies...Why did you have the TV on? There are these folding things that have words in them and which don't make noise.
There's an ad on the radio here (for a pathology service that comes to your door) and I was in the bath and had the radio on (background music) when the ad came on. I wasn't really listening to it but they had a door bell tone that is exactly the same as mine. I got up out of the bath to go to the door; no one there. It wasn't till I heard the ad again I realised I had been fooled :(
The Early Bird Can Keep The Worm
Well I did get out for half an hour to go buy beer! Does that count?
Yes, because you could've ordered it with an app, but then you'd still have to walk to the door. There is no easy answer here, life is cruel like that
Load More Replies...Don't panic, it's a government health warning so quite clearly not true! 😋
What's next? I'll have to start showering AND getting dressed?!
And most of those days I gotta get out of bed super early to go do stuff I hate at a place I can't stand? Whoever designed this system must have been widely hated
Camera Cuts To Me, Deeply Offended And Fully Spiraling Over The Fact That The Friend Whose Invites I Have Declined The Past 38 Times Has Stopped Inviting Me To Things
I want to be invited by someone who fully understands that I will most likely say no but who wants to make me feel included
Welp. Guess It’s Time To Move
Right?! My neighbour kindly painted my fence and I had to go thank him. The worst!
I would have to go explain them I don't want my leaves raked and that would be much worse.
It Would Be A Good Mood Setting Tone For Those Days I Make The Mistake Of Reading Comment Sections On Posts That Are Even Remotely Political
It’s My Calling
I teach a podcast class for 9yr olds. They asked if there were podcasts about everything and I said "I have no idea, aside from ours, the only podcasts I listen to are about true crime.
Load More Replies...Symbolic speech, is that the word I'm looking for? A meme is worth a thousand words
"girls really listen to murder podcdasts to relax, and ur really gonna f#ck with their feelings?"
I Finally Figured Out What I Want To Be When I Grow Up
Ugh…dealing with the influencers loudly & crudely stepping all over and around me, leaving their trash behind.
That's why you gotta be a forgotten statue in a forgotten pond deep in a forest where only those brave souls who truly crave peace and quiet dare to venture. Bonus points if you befriend a woodland creature who makes you flower crowns and stops by every Sunday afternoon to chat about the happenings of the forest over a cup of herbal tea made from fresh herbs and flowers in the nearby meadow.
Load More Replies...The one lying in the water on the bottom right looks soooo comfortable.
If You See Me Enthusiastically Making Plans, Plz Know That This Version Of Me Is An Absolute Rarity And Absolutely Nothing He Says Holds Any Weight Irl
I trained my work colleagues so well that the knew "of course I'll be there" meant "over my dead body". Time well spent. 😊
I Sure Say I Handle Constructive Criticism Well A Lot In Interviews For Someone Who Absolutely Does Not Handle Constructive Criticism Well
LOL me. I sent like 5 designs to my boss for feedback and he told me he honestly only liked one of them, the rest were “not great.” 🥲 “ok sounds good, thanks!” I sobbed lmao
Love How Once A Year We To Change Our Clocks And Just Vibe Out In The Dark At 3 Pm Honestly It’s So Cute And Fun Cred Kay Spexx Jordan
I am still trying to find out what happened to "it's still daylight at 8:30pm"?
I need that extra hour of sleep we get around Halloween. I can tough out the Spring clock change in return
What’s That, Luda? Stay Home?? I Got You
Buddy, you are G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. The Flossy, Flossy...(At home of course) XP
So, dealing with the problem of no money by not working? Interesting strategy, let's see if it pays off.
On todays episode of “taking internet jokes way too seriously” 😂
Load More Replies...It Appears That Today I Am Not Capable Of Making Small Talk, So No Brenda, I Will Not Be Telling You How My Weekend Was
That would be great, sometimes its something personal and you really dont want to talk about it.
And sometimes we just wake up grumpy.
Load More Replies...But that doesn’t change the fact that people aren’t just in bad moods for no reason sometimes! It’s a normal thing, let’s make it ok to be a normal thing :) if people are being rude because they’re grumpy, that’s a different issue.
Load More Replies...That Lightbulb Moment When I Learned I Can Just Say No From The Jump And Not Have To Feel Bad About Canceling Later On
I used to literally have two days prior to saying the excuse to dropping subtle hints here there, so on the day I say the excuse they see it fits
Mine was realising that I could use "work pressures" even for work evets!
Honestly, Being Enthusiastic During The Best Part Of The Meeting Makes Perfect Sense To Me
Sorry, I am first out of the door, to show everyone else the way out.
Oh dear, amateur! The correct way of signing off is something like "I'm sure we all need to get back the that project......."
I Am Sure That Past Attempts At Parallel Parking With Other People Around Has Contributed To My Anxiety. No Thank You! I Take 1000 Miles Anyday
*leaps Onto Passing Speedboat*
I have a weekly meeting that starts with each person sharing one positive personal thing and one positive professional thing that happened to them in the last week. I HATE it, it distracts me from the meeting and gives me anxiety. So much pressure for no reason.
I Always Give It A Once Over Before Sending To Take Out At Least Half Of The Profanities
You all need to use "can we all please focus" FOCUS = F*ck off 'cause You're stupid.
Saturday Psa
better than what I did in my late teens/early teens, I started smoking to avoid conversations/take breaks. Then I went to college, and everyone wants to share a smoke and talk to you, like literal strangers will pass by and ask for cig and THEN stay to smoke it and talk to you, so then I quit smoking lol
Now I Know What True Betrayal Feels Like *faints Gracefully Onto Sunlit Sofa Intended Specifically For This Purpose*
“How could you betray me like this. My OWN MOTHER.”
Load More Replies...Xoxo - Anxious Girl
I like to throw my phone in the other room and pretend it doesn't exist.
Why Would You Do That To Me?! Or Anyone
Video call? Regular call? You mean stare at the screen until it ends and pretend it was never seen 😈
That is why you always say YES to the question of, Are you busy'. YES, thankyou.
..or just say "I don't want to take this call" or "not busy does not mean available". No need to make up silly excuses.
Load More Replies...Idk But The “Yup!” In Your Text Just Felt Angry, Are You Mad At Me?
Happy Stay Inside Season To Those Who Celebrate
yes. but one day to pretend it ends/starts. only out of season for 1 sec
Load More Replies...This Is The Full Extent Of My Passion For Fashion
100% Need This For The Office
Just need to throw a tarp over it so no one can see me and I'm in heaven.
Small Talk Is The Worst But I Do Enjoy Mozzarella Sticks So
The Pure Hell That Is Sitting Next To Someone On An Airplane Who Identifies As A Talker… *presses Bing Bong Button* *asks Flight Attendant For Parachute*
My mom’s friend has some quality where people will just start talking to her. She’s had so many situations where someone will just start telling her their whole life story, and I feel so, so bad for her lmao
Ah yes. “Resting Approachable Face.” The opposite of RBF, but just as much of a curse.
Load More Replies...Why don't you answer me??? Don't you listen any more. Lady, There is a difference between listening and hearing. I don't hear you any more.
I’m Not Trying To Be Petty And I Truly Don’t Ever Intent On Telling You Who And Who Not To Be Friends With, But If You Know Who Will Be Attending, I Will Not Be
THIS!! Or when a friend of yours wants to have you meet every single friend /they/ meet or associate with. Like um no? I can barely handle /you/ on my good days. Leave me alone.
I Fidget In My Sleep So … Best To Level Your Expectations
I Did Have Some Five Star Soups Though So That’s Nice
Look, I haven't had a complete mental breakdown yet, isn't that enough? I mean, it did come pretty close a few times, but we don't talk about that
The Difference Between You And Me? I Make This Look ✨weird✨
Marina has the social fear of people walking into a bathroom thinking they peed or pooped in there. If you're hardcore introvert enough you'll feel anxiety even using things for their intended purposes in social spaces. I have a version of this, if the person before me left it stinky or dirty, I don't want the next person to think it was me!
Load More Replies...The late comedian Jeremy Hardy told a story about how he was at the BBC once and did a very smelly poo in a single-person bathroom. As he was coming out of the stall, Donald Sutherland walked in. Jeremy was washing his hands and thought he better say something so he says "Sorry about that," to which Donald replies from behind the door "It's pretty bad, man, have you seen a doctor?"
You really should have told readers this was a degree level course! 🤔
*faints*
I Apologize In Advance For The Things I May Say Or The Faces I May Make If I’m Even Slightly Hungry, Tired, Or If I Happen To Be Able To Hear You Chewing
No but for real, one time my train was late and I got soooo upset bc I couldn't get home to eat at my usual time and I was really hungry :(
I Would Be *mortified*
or when you realise you forgot to say please and it's now too late to say it
Thankful That Today I Will Not Be Trying To Explain My Job To Old People Who Want To Shout About Politics And Ask Me Invasive Personal Questions
*flushes Phone Down Toilet And Hides Behind Sofa*
Deodorant will solve #1 (at least temporarily) , and a hat can help conceal any messy hair. Hat will also help with #2 because regardless of whether hat is awesome or ugly it will draw attanti9n away from the sweatpants you're wearing. Can't help with #3 because I also forgot. As for #4, plug your phone in RIGHT NOW and charge it as much as you can. Then bring your charger and ask your friend if you can charge your phone in their car on the way to wherever you're going. Or you can go with solution 2 and make up an elaborate story involving several family emergencies and an imaginary lost cat that your friend will see through right away but hopefully they'll take the hint and let you stay home.
Love When I Look Back On A Text I Sent That I Believe To Be Very Direct And Honestly A Little Bit Mean And Then Realize It Is Just A Very Normal Text Without Any Exclamation Marks
Lolz I’m All Set Thanks
Me To Judge : Bestie, Do You Have Like A Highlight Of The Main Points From The Last 6 Hours I Could Review For A Bit? This Has All Been, Like, A Lot
“It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” I Chant To Myself On Repeat While Trying My Absolute Hardest To Not Weep In The Middle Of The Whole Foods
The Only Club I’m Interested In Is A Sandwich
Nope. Ugh, there are always two know-it-alls who want to make it into a pseudo-undergrad contemporary English class. Always two, each wanting to outdo the other. I was in a book club once. For one meeting. That was enough.
Load More Replies...Congrats introvert, you made it to the end! You've officially gained the ability to ignore a text for 12 days then say you didn't see it ;)
I would like to suggest changing this posts’s title. The word “antisocial” means actively hostile, and harmful to society, often used to describe psychopaths. I think the word you’re looking for is “asocial.”
Thank you! My patients are always telling me they're "anti-social." Meaning they don't like to socialize. I'm like no "anti-social personality disorder" is a DSM-V diagnosis where you're basically a criminal who lacks remorse. I know what they mean. But it causes some confusion.
Load More Replies...From a guy who has actual anxiety/panic attacks because of PTSD, this list of awkward teenager emo c**p is so annoying. We have to get up, we have to go to work, we have to interact, it's a learned skill. Like potty training, it's not easy at first but you have to try, or your life will be affected negatively. Finding a way to overcome our anxieties is also a learned skill. Most people are just a bit shy, most people are a bit socially awkward. Real social anxiety is debilitating and life destroying, and this just makes everyone ignore the real sufferers because of people jumping on a sympathy bandwagon. (Not talking to people who have actual social anxiety, my heart goes out to you!)
I think it's fun to joke about. Makes me feel better, but everyone is different.
Load More Replies...BoredPanda do you even bother to review the stuff you copy and paste from Reddit!? None of this has to do with introversion. This sounds more like intense social anxiety and depression. How about you review content before posting it? No, introverts are not all hermits who loathe human contact.
I found it accurate. Don't really care if it's "introversion" or "social phobia" or "anxiety"...
You don't care and that's okay. But many do, and it helps a lot of people get better if they know what it is that they're dealing with.
Load More Replies...I have never really been a morning person, but when I discovered the absolute joy that comes from grocery shopping at 6am - my world changed.
I used to get off work at midnight, and there was a supermarket near the hospital. Loved grocery shopping at that time. One of the guys would stand by the door and make sure I got to my car, since it was dark.
Load More Replies...My mom made me make a call to M.L Aubrey's once. She told me "just say "yes, sir/ma'am, I just wanted to ask what time you open. Thank you". I nearly panicked. JUST TEXT 'EM D*MM!T.
Yeah, I’ve felt that. I have to ask my mom, “wait, what do I say to them again? How do I ask them how school is doing?? How do I make small talk??” Because I really doubted how to do it. I’ve never initiated it with anyone except for someone I’m really comfortable with, and they usually hold the conversation because I was really bad at communicating after lockdown TvT the conversation for asking how a friend was doing was even over text. I think she was onto me that my mom asked me to talk to her…
Load More Replies...I would like to suggest changing this posts’s title. The word “antisocial” means actively hostile, and harmful to society, often used to describe psychopaths. I think the word you’re looking for is “asocial.”
Thank you! My patients are always telling me they're "anti-social." Meaning they don't like to socialize. I'm like no "anti-social personality disorder" is a DSM-V diagnosis where you're basically a criminal who lacks remorse. I know what they mean. But it causes some confusion.
Load More Replies...From a guy who has actual anxiety/panic attacks because of PTSD, this list of awkward teenager emo c**p is so annoying. We have to get up, we have to go to work, we have to interact, it's a learned skill. Like potty training, it's not easy at first but you have to try, or your life will be affected negatively. Finding a way to overcome our anxieties is also a learned skill. Most people are just a bit shy, most people are a bit socially awkward. Real social anxiety is debilitating and life destroying, and this just makes everyone ignore the real sufferers because of people jumping on a sympathy bandwagon. (Not talking to people who have actual social anxiety, my heart goes out to you!)
I think it's fun to joke about. Makes me feel better, but everyone is different.
Load More Replies...BoredPanda do you even bother to review the stuff you copy and paste from Reddit!? None of this has to do with introversion. This sounds more like intense social anxiety and depression. How about you review content before posting it? No, introverts are not all hermits who loathe human contact.
I found it accurate. Don't really care if it's "introversion" or "social phobia" or "anxiety"...
You don't care and that's okay. But many do, and it helps a lot of people get better if they know what it is that they're dealing with.
Load More Replies...I have never really been a morning person, but when I discovered the absolute joy that comes from grocery shopping at 6am - my world changed.
I used to get off work at midnight, and there was a supermarket near the hospital. Loved grocery shopping at that time. One of the guys would stand by the door and make sure I got to my car, since it was dark.
Load More Replies...My mom made me make a call to M.L Aubrey's once. She told me "just say "yes, sir/ma'am, I just wanted to ask what time you open. Thank you". I nearly panicked. JUST TEXT 'EM D*MM!T.
Yeah, I’ve felt that. I have to ask my mom, “wait, what do I say to them again? How do I ask them how school is doing?? How do I make small talk??” Because I really doubted how to do it. I’ve never initiated it with anyone except for someone I’m really comfortable with, and they usually hold the conversation because I was really bad at communicating after lockdown TvT the conversation for asking how a friend was doing was even over text. I think she was onto me that my mom asked me to talk to her…
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