If you point out that I’m quiet I’m 100x less likely to ever open up to you.
1.Just because I dont want to go out doesnt mean I dont like you.
2.Pointing out how quiet I am wont suddenly make me talkative.
Cleyton Ewerton
Not to mention, it comes out of nowhere.
Its as if I told you you talk a lot with a straight face.
You wouldnt take it as a compliment.
It doesnt even sound like an observation that should be said out loud.
Youd just wonder what the hell was the point of me saying that to you.
Honestly, how do you even reply to this without sounding offended or snarky?
4.Just because were introverts doesnt mean were not interesting or have no hobbies.
6.Stop trying to change introversion.
Its not a flaw.
If I dont want to dance, dont push me.
If I dont want to flirt in a club, stop saying I should get over it.
Stop pushing me to be more social.
7.Im not lazy, I just need time to recover.
8.Small talk is worse than interviews.
9.Alone is not the same thing as lonely.
10.Texts are emails, not instant chats.
11.In any social group/ party, Im happy to sit silently and observe.
No, Im not feeling left alone.
No, Im not getting bored.
Your pointing that out only makes me more awkward.
14.Just because Im a good listener doesnt mean you could constantly use me as your soundboard/therapist.
15.Im actually cool with sitting in silence with you for an hour or so.
I dont feel the need to fill the silence and dont feel awkward not speaking.
16.If Im quiet, I promise Im not judging you or anything around us.
99% of the time, Im thinking about something totally unrelated.
17.kindly dont tell us to smile more.
18.Lockdown is pretty much how I live my life anyway.
Contactless delivery has been an awesome addition.
19.I hate phone calls and I do not understand why you miss my voice.
I have never missed anyones voice.
21.Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places.
Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies.
If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down.
22.Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts.
They think a lot.
They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve.
But they can also get incredibly lonely if they dont have anyone to share their discoveries with.
They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.
23.Introverts dont like to go out in public FOR AS LONG.
They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities.
Theyre ready to go home, recharge, and process it all.
In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for introverts.
24.Introverts intensely value the few friends they have.
They can count their close friends on one hand.
after you grab earned their respect as being a person of substance, youre in.
25.Shyness has nothing to do with being an introvert.
Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people.
What they need is a reason to interact.
They dont interact for the sake of interacting.
If you want to talk to an introvert, just start talking.
Dont worry about being polite.
26.Introverts dont talk unless they have something to say.
They hate small talk.
Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they wont shut up for days.
27.When I say I am doing nothing, I mean I am doingnothing.
28.Headphones/earbuds in ears = dont talk to me.
29.If you point out that Im quiet Im 100x less likely to ever open up to you.
30.Im not depressed or lonely.
I genuinely enjoy staying home and spending time by myself.
