30 Situations That Could Turn An Introvert's Beautiful Day Of Solitude Into Their Worst Nightmare, As Told By Introverts Themselves
What activity gives you an introvert hangover?
These individuals simply want to spend their lives in the comfort of their homes. Is that too much to ask?
Introverts are, by nature, more inclined to enjoy spending time alone. They would choose a quiet night at home over going to a club. They also spend a lot of time in their thoughts and are very self-aware.
Although people often describe them as shy, there’s much more to being an introvert, and not all introverts are shy.
Introverts usually feel rejuvenated after spending time alone and exhausted after lengthy social interactions.
We understand, truly. There’s nothing quite like staying indoors, curled under a blanket on a comfy couch. Meeting up with others can also be a drag, as fun as it may be. Sometimes, it’s just better to read a book instead.
Many people worldwide relate to this, as 30-50% of the world’s population is introverted.
We found an AskReddit thread seeking to understand introverts better. OP’s question went like this: “Introverts of Reddit, what social interaction drains your 'battery' to 0% immediately?”
The post garnered as many as fifteen thousand comments, proving how common introverts are.
We found some interesting responses that we couldn’t help but share. Check them out below!
1. Icebreaker activities add to the ice
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4. Word monitors: No one asked for their input
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5. Talking to little kids isn’t the easy task many make it seem
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6. Not knowing many people at a party
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7. Petition to ban team-building activities
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8. Grocery shopping: Thank goodness for the inventor of delivery services
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9. Small talk is no small task
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10. “Our kids can be friends, but we don’t have to be too.”
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11. Three is always a crowd
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12. “Keep the questions. It’s none of your business.”
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13. An introvert in customer service: that’s an odd match
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14. It’s a conversation, not the word Olympics
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15. Crowded restaurants
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16. Large parties and introverts don’t mix
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17. Insistence always kills interest
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18. Leading conversations is too much pressure
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19. How do you plan your social interactions ahead without adequate information?
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20. Phone to the rescue!
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21. “Keep that high energy away from me.”
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22. No job interview should last more than 30 minutes
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23. Card and board games aren’t for everyone
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24. The mall: one of life’s little pleasures
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25. Seems like this user has a bone to pick with Walmart
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26. Talking to the hair stylist is a chore no one warns you about
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27. This person’s pet peeve: asking questions multiple times
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28. Are plans over? Someone get help!
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29. Too many people enjoy the sound of their own voice
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30. Thankful for empty rooms in family houses.
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We bet some of these situations have been an issue for you at some point, even if you couldn’t quite explain why. However, reading them from an introvert's perspective has helped you understand why.
Which of these responses did you relate to the most? Let us know in the comments below!
