Skimming through this, (which is probably what most people will do) I’ll probably sound, and make introverts sound, kind of bratty and standoffish.
But honestly, if you judge an introvert based on this, then I don’t know, leave? There’s nothing wrong with being an introvert, most people just perceive it as a bad thing since the norm is to have extroverted qualities (to always be interactive, smile, etc.). Which is great, I’m not bashing on extroverts, just saying how we shouldn’t bash on introverts either (hehe maybe this should be its own separate article…).
Most introverts are actually ambiverts; we love hanging out with people, having friends, going places, etc., but sometimes it’s nice being by oneself, doing our own thing and “recharging” from social interactions. If you’re a stranger, don’t automatically think that you can become BFFs with an introvert through one social interaction. It takes time, not just another “friend” to follow on social media.
Anyway, below are 7 thoughts that I continually have with social interactions. Don’t take it personally if all these sound rude, ‘cause listen, this isn’t about you, I’m just speaking the truth.
Please don’t turn around I’m not in the mood to say hi today
Or you know I might just not say hi at all and pretend that I’m busy