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For all the importance people assign to introversion and extroversion, they aren’t problems or conditions that you can be diagnosed with, just ways to describe your personality types. The only rule for what makes someone one or the other is that those with an introvert personality recharges from spending time alone and gets burned out by social interaction, while an extrovert gets down in the dumps from being alone for too long and considers getting together with people a pick-me-up.

Still, people who are strongly one or the other have a tendency to misunderstand each other, which is why people with an introvert personality type on Twitter are currently sharing their frustrations with the other side with the trending tag #StupidQuestionsForIntroverts. And although introverts aren’t, by definition, shy or anxious, you certainly can be both, and if you are, there’s some representation in here for you too.

Here are some of the most annoying things you’ve probably heard when you would rather be home in your pajamas with a book.

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Daria B
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, depends. But if you're not my family or close friends, if you want a video conversation with me, we'll have to schedule it in advance, thanks.

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    Daria Z
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's unfair that we have to fake it at all. Our society is too extrovert-centric! ^__^

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's how I am when my batteries are charged. You'll ask me what's wrong when you see me tomorrow.

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    A lot of memes and thinkpieces would have you believe that introverted personality individuals and extroverts are at war with each other, but despite the annoyingly silly questions we actually have a lot more in common than we think.

    A study from the University of Illinois determined that people who considered themselves introverts and extroverts actually spent about the same amount of time socializing and got about as much enjoyment out of spending time with people, suggesting that the difference may be in the type of social stimulation that people who describe their personality one way or the other prefer, or how they bounced back afterward.

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    Paul K. Johnson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The phone is right next to me and I almost never answer it. If they start talking to the answering machine and it's spam then I pick up, terminate the call and delete the partial message they just left. If it's someone I know then I let them finish leaving a message and I might call them back in the next month or so.

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    Kaisu
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always feel some sense of relief when plans are cancelled, unless it's something I spent a lot of money on

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    Paul K. Johnson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I were independently wealthy I would almost never leave the house and wouldn't miss a soul. I take a month vacation every year and pretty much stay home. I don't call people, I don't visit people and I'm perfectly happy by myself and have plenty to do.

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    Others feel that we put way too much stock in whether we’re introverts or extroverts in the first place, treating them as fixed, mutually exclusive decrees, when many of us fall somewhere in the middle and would say that we behave more like an introvert or extrovert depending on the situation.

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    It's not an anomaly to have some friends who you don’t mind sitting next to in the same room reading separate books, and others who make you feel like you need a nap after meeting them for coffee. And even the biggest party animal has some hobbies that they have to go home and get back to at some point, right? It shouldn’t be so hard for them to understand and respect that some people have different social batteries, so next time you get one of these stupid questions, you can tell them that.

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    IzzieM
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. Some alone time to recharge is all I need to maintain a reasonable level of sanity.

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    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm mad that you invited someone and your making me leave the house. That means I got to put my pants back on.

    Tovah Roche
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the bra, not the pants for me. But, seeing as you're a guy I understand why you don't have that problem.

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    Kitten
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know why, but whenever this happens, it always makes me feel less valued.

    Jjjane20
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are not alone. I feel the same way. Like am I not enough? Doesn't it matter it makes me feel uncomfortable? Doesn't it matter it makes me exhausted, because for me, meeting new people = running a marathon. It's hard. I would like to know it in advance to prepare myself 😊

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    I’m Foxxy and I know it 😉
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would depend. If it was a mutual friend, it wouldn’t bother me but if it was someone I barely or didn’t know then I would feel super uncomfortable.

    Pamela24
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, I'd mind even with a mutual friend. Especially if the first friend I scheduled with is a closer one - I planned things I wanted to discuss that I don't want to share with more people and now I have to suppress them for later. I'm annoyed.

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    Christopher David
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, you d**k! Now I have to install a new socializing program that integrates this tag along. Also, do you mind if I wear noise cancelling headphones the whole time?

    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haaaaaaaate this. Especially if I don't know the people who are invited.

    Podunkus
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, that’s fine, bring a friend. Are you mad that I invited your parents to come with us?

    Stille20
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, not an introvert thing. Its just rude to add people on without checking with the group.

    Rissie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the thing with introverts is that they just feel it's a little more than rude. It can cause some serious anxiety, where for others it's just annoying.

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    RaroaRaroa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I arranged to catch up with an old school friend once. Hadn't seen each other in years but had been good mates at school. I turn up to the wine bar she chose and she's there with her work colleagues! Hated every minute of it. Parted ways with a "must do this again some time" knowing full well we never would.

    Clem
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every time I go to hang out with a friend and they invited one of their friends there I just want to turn around and go home, not even say anything

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just because I always say no to your invitations doesn’t mean I want you to stop asking. I want you to want me at your event, even though you know I have no intention of attending.

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One more person mean lots more mental work.

    Ed Souza
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually hate it when people do that.

    rhyan lumilay
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yuph! Absolutely! If you said we'll be just you, me and less than 2 other people but when I got there you also invited some more because you thought it's going to be boring for just a small group well for me it's not I'll be so drained fast with that many people.

    Hoi Hoi
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even worse: a family member inviting someone else to stay overnight in our house. It's like violating my personal space.

    Linda Adams
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would I be mad...because I wanted to spend a relaxing evening with you....and that was hard enough

    Michelle Dodson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Inviting someone else without consulting the other party first is just plain rude. Maybe there was something personal I looked forward to discussing with you. And now I have to rethink my entire wardrobe.

    Malgorzata Margo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My new boyfriend kept doing this. I didn't understand why. It's like he didn't want to get to know me or was insecure to be alone with just me. We had 2 dates alone first then the rest (like 5 after) were with his friends or family. He didn't ask me, just informed me that so and so was joining us on the way. He is now my ex.

    JoJo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh ya, couple invited on trip to Costa Rica and didn't know them!

    Aria Gane
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cousin (who is also one of my closest friends) is the worst with doing this! It's gotten to the point where I can't even enjoy the thought of catching up with her, until after she's standing right in front of me... because I need to mentally prepare for the possibility of hanging around people I don't feel comfortable with.

    Kpucine Lapaq's
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually go to the cinema with the same friend. Twice she decides to invite a friend with her. It's awful. I don't act the same at all. And I'm too nice to say it bother me

    CelSlade
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same! Why do people do this? I got so fed up with my friend for doing it that I asked her if she needed a chaperone to spend time with me >(

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    OdangaUsagi
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one, that means I don't have to necessarily participate in the conversation now.

    Rissie
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends, does it excuse me from coming? Like. Does this person take my place? In that case only because you could have just told me a little earlier.

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    If you’re not feeling that eloquent, though, if somebody asks you why you’re so quiet, you’re perfectly within your right to just pterodactyl screech in their face and see if that’s good enough for them.

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    pusheen buttercup
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One birthday, as a kid, I asked to be alone in the house. I wasn't up to anything, I just wanted peace and quiet

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    Giette Hulsbosch
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, I'm one of those people who let the phone ring, and text later 'did you call me?'

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    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because at work I know what I'm talking about and my coworkers share a common knowledge about our jobs. Outside, I know nothing about you other than your physically present and wearing clothes.

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    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun is watching cartoons with my wife and daughter and laughing while eating dinner and playing with the dog.

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    Francis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thanks god i can order online.. but still have to talk with the delivery guy D:

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    I’m Foxxy and I know it 😉
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to be approached first, I can’t just go up to someone and start chatting randomly.

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, now, imagine being an introvert and single and there's someone who offers to "combine you" with "someone they know". Story of my adolescence.

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    Francis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Tell your name and blablabla.." and i instant forget who i am or what i am ...

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    rhyan lumilay
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not shy, I just don't want to talk and be the center of attention.

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    Hendra Lim
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yep, sometimes it makes me too bored. but, i still prefer the silence than a crowd to fill my boredness

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    Carol Emory
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My SIL once said my husband was anti-social because he never came to holiday or birthday gatherings at her home. Usually these gatherings involved her whole family who we only interacted with at..you guessed it..holidays and birthday gatherings. And there were so many members to her side of the family, us going to the gatherings usually meant us sitting in a corner being ignored because we never had any non-controversial topics of conversation we could engage in. I finally told her.."why would he drive 116 miles to bored because he's ignored all day due to the huge crowd when he can stay at home and have fun watching movies and chatting online with friends he knows. It's too overwhelming." She finally started having smaller gatherings with just my brother's side of the family. After a while, we stopped going entirely because we realized that seeing them meant we had to travel all the time, they never came to see us. The effort to stay connected has to be equally shared.

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    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And do what? Sit there while no one talks to me and spend money? I rather watch TV at home for free.

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    Hendra Lim
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    did someone seriously ask that? that's insulting 😠

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    Lauren Caswell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm great at customer service jobs. Because that's work me. Home me can have great small talk, then hide at the second or any other ensuing social occasion. Idk y

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    Francis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's why i love my best friend. she would never ever want to hang out two days in a row :D

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    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Odd thing, I'm actually a good public speaker. That's because I can plan what I'm going to say.

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    Francis
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at a party or gathering or whatever where i don't know anybody, i love finding another introvert.. so we can sit quietly next to each other

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    Hermione Granger
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gosh, ok but, are people like going up to random people and saying, Im an introvert, then proceeding to talk? I would think they would only know if you are an introvert, if you tell them.

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    Carol Emory
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm this way every time the new semester starts at college. I love online classes for this very reason....

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    Daria B
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks tech for the ordering apps! ♡

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    Sea Urchin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why don't you ever stop talking

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    Fulsome Kitten
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because people are a******s, or toxic, or boring, or gossips!...except for Pandas of course!;)

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    Francis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh gosh! turn your phone in silent mode! :D

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    Francis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i always tried to be the first one to present. so i can enjoy the rest without being nervous

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    Sea Urchin
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to take a public speaking class and it did absolutely nothing for me except how to procrastinate even more

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    Sea Urchin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can pick it up and throw it out the window

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    Sea Urchin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only feel awkward because people stare at me because I'm alone and it's annoying

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    Bob Beltcher
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friends means I have to deal with your problems and drama.

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    Bob Beltcher
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. And that's the end of that conversation. Now what.

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    Lauren Caswell
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me and my inner dialogue are talking, do you mind?

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    🐼NaeNae🐼
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correction: We are monsters forcing you to talk with somebody you don't know and dance to the music you don't like

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    Sea Urchin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would I ever want to do that, I ask you

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    Lily Mac Dennard
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once went to a concert with my friends and while they were all screaming at the top of their lungs i just enjoyed the music and for some reason got shamed for it.

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    Francis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    let me take your photo instead, so you don't have to do a goddamn selfie :)

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    Sea Urchin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with you? Why do you talk so much?

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    Sea Urchin
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just stop talking to me; that's also pretty easy, eh?

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