When people think of the word 'introvert', they usually resort to terms such as, 'resting bitch face', 'shy' or 'weird', or even 'that person hates everyone'. Although my resting bitch face is very much present, this doesn't mean I'm always angry, shy, or hating on everything and everyone in sight. Just because I would rather stay in bed with a good book or my Netflix account on a Friday night while girls in my dorm are running around drunk with no shoes on, doesn't mean I'm anti-social or weird...it's just what I'm comfortable with. It's how I was made.

1. No, I am not shy

Just because I don't love to talk to people, doesn't mean I'm shy. I'm actually a pretty outgoing person, if you took the time to get to know me. My social skills just aren't all that great sometimes.

2. If my headphones are in, please don't try to talk to me

Yes, maybe I do hear you. But 9 times out of 10, I WILL pretend like I didn't. Music is a way for me to relax, deal with stress, and step outside of the present world for a little while. Please don't interrupt this very important time for me.

3. Awkward eye contact

I hate hate hate making eye contact with people. It makes me cringe on so many levels and no I couldn't really tell you why. Please don't stare me down and wait for me to make eye contact with you.

4. Eyes on the screen

Yes. My eyes will be constantly glued to my phone screen in almost every social situation that I'm in. It's not that I'm not listening to you. I just feel more comfortable with my phone in hand.

5. Just because I'm quiet...

Doesn't mean I can't hear you. Doesn't mean I don't see what's going on. Quiet people have the loudest minds.

6. Privacy

Privacy is so important to me. Sometimes I just need alone time and I'll probably make a shitty excuse as to why I can't hang out but if I do say no to hanging out, don't be offended. It really isn't you. It's just what I need to do for me.

7. Public embarrassment

If you ever embarrass me in public, chances are I'll never go out in public with you again. Please don't draw unwanted or unnecessary attention to me. I hate it.

8. When I DO talk

Don't interrupt me. Because if you do, I REALLY won't talk. There's nothing I hate more than being interrupted. You complain that I don't talk enough or that I ignore you and when I finally do open my mouth to give feedback or my input, you interrupt me. Please don't. It's hurtful.

9. I was born an introvert

This is not something I've become. I know I've always been this way and I probably will always BE this way. And that's okay. Just don't try to throw me into uncomfortable social situations and try to change me into the extrovert that I most certainly am not.

10. Stop telling me to make friends

I really don't need friends to be content with my life. I do just fine on my own. Please don't push me to meet new people or make new friends. If I wanted to do that, I would. But I'm comfortable how I am now.

11. Small talk

Please don't try to make small talk with me. Talk to me about intellectual things. The universe. Life. Love. I cannot stand the typical "How was your day?" "Okay, how was yours?"

12. Don't force me to open up

If I want to open up to you, I will. Don't try and force me to tell you something.

13. If you bring me to a party...

The picture describes it all .

14. If I seem to not be paying attention...

I'm sorry but I really can hear every word you're saying, despite my eyes being glued to the window or wall. I get easily distracted and that's okay. But I do hear what you're talking about. I'm actually a really great listener.

15. I would rather be one-on-one

Big groups and crowds aren't my things. I would much rather sit in a quiet coffee shop and have a conversation with you than go to a big party.