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Feb 10, 2020 2:28 AM
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Easter0
To me it’s most likely because introverts are more likely to post passive aggressive messages online rather then talk to the extrovert about
Easter0
The problem.
tweakbz
Why does imgur not understand what an introvert is?
IWouldLikeToGetOffThisRideNowPlease
Eh. This one feels pretty accurate IF the extrovert here is someone who doesn’t understand body cues. There are a lot of people like that.
EarthDragon2189
Because it's easier to claim that you're an "introvert" rather than face the truth that you're really just socially inept.
slinkiisu
Social interaction exhausts me. What suits that make me?
EarthDragon2189
That's what makes you an introvert. But too many people think social anxieties/incompetencies = introvert, and that's false.
tweakbz
Truth.
cazaron
Massive introvert here - Extroverts get told to shut up all the time. Seriously, maybe if you got out of your head for once you'd hear it.
ilovepommes
I get told to shut up quite often. I always do after, but only because I'm to sad to even bother talking anymore ):
painintheasterisk
Massive extrovert here! It is sad and I’ve had to learn to reign it in around a lot of people. Sometimes it feels like I’m not me anymore :/
ilovepommes
It's a bit easier when it's one on one with someone, bc Ik they'll let me talk and I'll remember to give them time. But in groups it can be
ilovepommes
hard to realize I'm talking to much, bc it feels like i have to compete to get my say heard.
painintheasterisk
I just stopped competing because I realized I was just saying random things. people respect you more and want to hear what you have to say
wobblecopterrrr
Because this hypothetical situation takes place in a group setting..
EarthDragon2189
Yeah. The zone is for socializing. If you can't handle that, leave the zone.
squiddna
Nothing wrong with being silent around other people.
OldManEli
If you got people you can be with and silent, awesome. Don't be silent all the time, just makes you look like a freak, not stoic
squiddna
That's what I'm saying. Some people get it.
destinoz
Depends on the setting. In an elevator, it's preferred. At a social gathering though, it can get awkward in a hurry.
OmgOptimized
And generally you leave feeling like you haven't interacted enough.
DigiT00l
You are not an introvert
OmgOptimized
Ok. Care to elaborate on what I am or not, and why?
wobblecopterrrr
See, that right there,.. that’s the problem.
LaronX
Depends. If you are the new face and fail to even introduce yourself. You aren't introvert you have social anxiety and need help.
ilovepommes
Definitely. Being unable to interact with people around you isn't "introverted". Get yourself professional help!
MexicanFrenchCanadian
No one should force your to talk more or to shut up, surround with people that accept the way you are, period!
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whitter86
Look out folks we got a hypocrite over here
Fistouille
iDrinkDrano
Omg no, stop being so fucking loud in the fucking IHOP, Christina.
blameitonmyjuice
Also, introverted ≠ shy. I know introverts that are talkative and great in social settings. Introverts just need to recharge on their own.
pmmeurfoodpicz
Yup, always say that I’m an outgoing introvert. By the time I get home after socializing, though, I am completely wiped and need alone time.
RedFairladyZ32
Yeah! Don't ever leave your comfort zone!
MexicanFrenchCanadian
You have to leave the comfort zone by yourself, no one has the right to force you in case you don't get it !
RedFairladyZ32
I totally get it, I was being sarcastic. But the responses I got intrigued me.
Shovi
What is this obsession with leaving the comfort zone?
RedFairladyZ32
What is fulfilling about living life inside a safe space?
zeroofshadow
its comfortable because you enjoy it, for starters, i eat at the same dinner every time i go out, i enjoy it, why would i change it?
zeroofshadow
some people enjoy trying new things, good for them, some people just wanna the same D&D edition they have for the past decade, both are good
SnowpersonHitInTheFaceWithALackOfCreativity
I always think of artists in this situation. You don't become good at art by looking at art, you become good by practising yourself
RedFairladyZ32
If I only draw pictures of my room, all I'd ever draw was my room.
RedFairladyZ32
Idk I just feel like this cognitive process is based on fear. Being to afraid to try anything new. Maybe I'm wrong but that's how it sounds.
Klerk246
I'm just curious, what happened to you that you needed or wanted to post this? Like school, work, social reasons?
munchmunchmunch
I’m an extrovert but you need to tell me to shut up if I’m going to know any better. But that’s hard for introverts. Pass me a note.
ForgivingCat
I'll sigh. Is that good?
Golfbob
You think I could hand you something?
NeoShinsoo
Can we email you 6yrs later?
munchmunchmunch
Acceptable.
TheMadOnion
What's it like, you know, just like talking to people for no reason? Sounds terrifying.
belovedlover
FUCK YOU DUDE! TRY TO BE INTROVERT SOMETIMES AND STAY AT HOME SO INTROVERTS CAN GO OUT TO EXTROVERT, YOU GODDAMN SELF CENTERED EXTROVERT!
DigiT00l
Easy, if you ever feel the need to call someone out on not talking, you are talking too much
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JCBaggins
Username checks out.
jacksattack
1) It has taken me years to learn to shut the f up. I see it in my daughter and am trying my hardest to teach her in a nice way. It's hard
jacksattack
2) because I just want to tell her to shut the f up
DeltaBlast
We have silent zones in our trains.. but they are never silent. People are told, yet ignore it so hard.
brrrk
Fair point. The problem is that it's socially more accepted to 'motivate' introvert to be more outgoing than asking people to be quiet.
merrilup
A note has been passed
DukeDarkwood
This is really it, actually. Just as extroverts are assuming introverts just need more interaction, introverts assume extroverts can pick up
anyofmany
as a real introvert- I never meet any extroverts (or introverts; people in general)
AngryAtMath
I wish I was rich and didn't have to work.
ForgivingCat
Wish I could do that.
DukeDarkwood
on their mood through sheer telepathy. The problem is, one side has an inherent advantage at making their stance known, and it's not the
DukeDarkwood
introverts, let me tell you. (Source: introvert and shut-in.)
TitMuncher
Being introverted isn’t a mood.
Mistruths
"mood" has mutated in meme-speak to mean anything from "[my] current emotional state" to "[my] entire life history of feelings"
DukeDarkwood
But even introverts HAVE moods.
ThompsonDB
Reading body language, facial expression and vocal tones is pretty basic stuff it's not telepathy. One word answers just are a hint to shush
rusrsdude
True
KittensWonderment
One word answers make me think I’ve done something wrong so I would ask more questions. Clear communication is important.
painintheasterisk
This. Can’t count how many nights I’ve stayed awake wondering what I did wrong based on people being short or rude with me
SaphirasSexDoll
I'm an introvert, and I love telling extroverts to "shut the fuck up".
munchmunchmunch
Well you could say it nicely.
SaphirasSexDoll
"Shut the fuck up, please"...?
munchmunchmunch
It’s an iprovemrnt
munchmunchmunch
Improvement*
MagiicHat
Why? They keep blathering on, and that's not nice either.
munchmunchmunch
The intent isn’t bad for talkers, the intent is clearly bad from you.
MagiicHat
I spray bleach everywhere. The intent isn't bad for me then either.
OldManEli
Balance, theres a time for everything. To speak, and not be a loser loner. To remain silent, and let someone else do the talking.
KRS101
Sitting quietly is probably 85% of public education and 90% of office jobs. I'm posting this as an introvert. Society involves compromise
drGrafenberg
Are extroverts just as uncommon as introverts?
painintheasterisk
Common* yes. Sometimes it doesn’t feel that way, but yeah. Most people are ambivert though
drGrafenberg
Sure? Introvertism seems well defined. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/will-the-real-introverts-please-stand-up/
SimmyKantstanjurbitz
Life's uncomfortable. Get over it.
GarmBlack
Mainly because of the place in which you reside. Different countries value different things. Move to UK or Japan if you wanna 100% introvert
DaddyPutin
Yeah just move bro it’s super easy
ThisUsernameIsTaken123
You have zero idea of what you’re talking about. Have you thought about going on Fox News?
GarmBlack
Well... having lived in one, and at least visited the other, I have -some- idea. I've found a lot of people are also expecting my comment to
GarmBlack
be precise... 100% introvert is exaggeration for effect... but it is far, far easier in both listed places to be less extroverted than most
GarmBlack
cities in the U.S.
Welltron3030
Nobody thinks at fox news
CarlottaVonSprockett
Once I win the lottery, I’m there man. Unless you’d like to find my move?
GigglesMaster
And definitely out of the South!! Everyone expects full conversations at all times.
Memaleph
In Japanese transportation, you can hear a general "please be quiet" announcement, especially if you're speaking out loud like in Europe
NomDePlumeOriginal
As a Brit? I dunno about that chief.
onlysmaller
I’m an English ambivert and I find it pretty easy either way. He’s saying it’s easy to be introvert, not that we all are
Myothercarisadelorean
Or maybe Antarctica.
ShaneArg
As an American living in the UK, it's not 100%. I get locals always talking to me and asking about America.
carrotsonfire
That's because you're American and therefore a weirdo.
ShaneArg
And then my British coworkers love talking to me. They also love American accents. Also you will get allot og looks from locals.
Gaiashining
U.K. is 100% introvert? Have you been here?
qtRaven
Except for Football matches.
JustSomeEnglishGuy
UK isn't 100% introvert, but you can be introvert here very easily.
Robophill
That's not what they said. They said you can be 100% introvert in the UK, not that the UK is 100% introvert.
Gaiashining
Chill. We’re all just having fun with it.
CloudsandCuckooClocks
Exactly... Brits lairy as f*ck and let it all hang out these days
Gaiashining
SoreScratchboard
Yeah nah. I thought the same. The Brits I've met have all been very, very loud. Sincerely a Dane
complimentpin
UK is not introverted at all, socialisation is important, especially in the more blue collar jobs. Also we have a big drinking and pub 1
complimentpin
culture.
jaehoony
Lol nah. Clearly you've never been to either countries.
GarmBlack
I lived in Japan for a few years... aside from places you'd expect extroverts to be, I rarely had to be extroverted in the least, and people
jaehoony
Nah, that's the same thing. All the places you are expected to be extrovert in US, you do in Japan too, just in different style.
jaehoony
Workplace, dating, social activities, etc. At best I will give you that the Japanese don't look at introverts with judging eyes, but
jaehoony
They revere extroverts perhaps even more than in US. Def wouldn't call it a place you wanna be introvert.
GarmBlack
seemed to like that about me there. Bars and arcades were the main outliers.
twentyfourjay
Whos forcing you? Jeez man it feels so offensive when we try to be friendly and u dont tell us we'r over the line and then we get called out
SomeDetroitGuy
Today, I learned that libraries, study rooms, and churches don't exist.
kaiserkevin
Introspection + social skills are both things education tries to develop. Interaction pays and more students need to build it than vis versa
CatsUpvoteTerror
Because we live in a society.
vanelanjenkins
Try the library
anSSLerrorhasoccuredandasecureconnectiontotheservercannotbemade
Introverts are very extrovert about being introverts.
shoulkion
There are those that do need to be pushed to be capable of human interaction and extroverts do get criticized. Being told we talk too much.
mmagabel365
Yes i have been told to talk less many times but in a far less friendly manner.
shoulkion
but that's not what they want to hear so we'll be ignored or hated.
CHEESEBAG
Because you (and everybody else) think SOMEONE ELSE is going to say it, be the change you want to see
EzekielsRage
Anyone else tired of these introvert pity party post?
LionsDragon
No, I am tired of pushy extroverts.
KLUSTENATOR
There are pity parties for every brand of human imaginable. They all make their rounds.
EarthDragon2189
Internet "introverts" need to remind us they are apparently a maligned/misunderstood minority every chance they get.
PurrPaul
I could use a couple more.
storebrandproductmascot
If you were a real introvert, you'd STFU about it!
YouL0stTheGame
Yep
grobesviech
Oh god yes. Don't like pale people "talking too much"? Stay at home or find a 1:1 conversation or something and let ppl have fun
EatTheMods
I sure am. I feel like a lot of people who are anti-social, painfully shy or awkward hide behind the label of introversion. Just stay home.
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blameitonmyjuice
Introverted ≠ Shy. I know a few introverts that are talkative and great in social settings. Introverts just need to recharge on their own.
RedFairladyZ32
I'm not an introvert, but I won't engage much in meaningless conversation. It drains my energy.
Memeeater
Whilst I'm completely different, I'm upvoting because at least someone understands the definition of the terms
DeadHamster
I will when I'm drunk
thevortexmaster
Why does imgur always have a hate on for extroverts?
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thevortexmaster
Never seen that before
whitter86
Don't bother trying to rationalize, you are outnumbered and majority rules this site
Fistouille
Because many imgurians are introverts and would like to live their life that way. Personally I think I'm both so I understand both sides
Shitheid
It’s a scale not a either/or system.
TheDrunkenWrench
They assume that enjoying social interaction makes you an idiot and that they're smarter/better than you. Then the circlejerk starts.
DildoRodeo
Because they're timid morons irl and champions if justice and equality on the keyboard.
destinoz
What would you expect form people that get anxiety from the idea of talking on the phone and dislike sunlight?
chimpo64
Doesn't everybody?
thevortexmaster
Although it's pretty easy to see when someone doesn't want to talk.
IWouldLikeToGetOffThisRideNowPlease
I’ve been a captive audience enough times to tell you that you are among the gifted few who can
IReactToCommentsInMemesAndGifs
Shhhhh!
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thevortexmaster
Zipped!
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Aubster
"Extroverts bad" [Bleep] off, stop making silly generalisations and spreading mistruths.
LurkerMcLurkface
There's an easy solution: over-ear headphones.
ElbowDeepInAJedi
When you know an introvert long enough they will tell you.
potshot
I typically don't see it as justifiable to be required to build a meaningful relationship just to engage in basic communication.
Raventhief
So there are places called "libraries".
IReactToCommentsInMemesAndGifs
Where? Do you mean Google?
DisgruntledFerret
Because we live in a society and interacting with other human beings is essential. It's fine to be an introvert, but don't lose perspective.
slinkiisu
While this may be true, forcing someone to be uncomfortable doesn't help anyone.
EarthDragon2189
The zone is for socializing. If you don't like it, leave the zone.
slinkiisu
We don't always have a choice in the matter.
EarthDragon2189
Then grow up and recognize that social settings are for socializing and deal with it until you can go home.
slinkiisu
Cuz the only time we ever have to deal with extroverted people is in social situations, sure.
DisgruntledFerret
And turning the tables to reverse the situation and spite nice people who like to talk by default is even more ridiculous than that.
slinkiisu
We are not asking to reverse the situation. Sometimes extroverted people do not know when to stfu.
DisgruntledFerret
"We're not trying to spite extroverts, we just want to insult them for it." The solution is still communicating with other human beings.
DisgruntledFerret
(For the record, I'm something of an introvert myself. I just can't stand the pity party about it and treating extroverts as the enemy.)
thatlamer
Lack of comfort with a situation is usually due to unfamiliarity, and sustained exposure is one of the best ways to become more comfortable.
eggmuffin
Familiarity is not the issue. I get tired from just being in a room with more than one other person. Any interaction is exhausting.
ilovepommes
That is certainly NOT introversion. That's a real issue/illness and you should probably address it with a professional.
slinkiisu
I am eternally uncomfortable being around people. Even talking to my best friend make me sweat. And I do that every day.
potshot
Sounds like you're not necessarily introverted but have a psychological issue tbh.
thatlamer
Severe anxiety is not introversion, even if anxiety causes you to be an introvert. I would talk to a doctor about it. Anxiety was ruining me