Relatable Introvert Tweets For Anyone Who Dreads Social Interaction
Everyone has had a time where they've canceled plans for no other reason than they wanted to stay home and do nothing, but if you're an introvert, you've probably done this more than just once.
The thought of having to meet new people at a party or go to multiple events in a week seems like a nightmare, and if someone ever tries to phone you you're going to immediately send them to voicemail. Just remember, your real friends won't care if you cancel plans because it "suddenly got really windy out."
There's Only So Much Activity You Can Take
While it might seem like you never go out (a point your friends often use against you) you know that it's a big deal you went out two different nights last week so you're going to reward yourself appropriately for that.
Invite Me, But Don't Expect Me To Come
You want to be invited to the party and you want your friends to know you love them, but you also don't want to have to actually go to the party.
No One Ever Has To Feel Bad About Canceling
You're basically never upset about canceled plans, even if you were excited about whatever the plans were. Having a night free at home or an afternoon to do whatever you want is better than whatever plans you half-heartedly agreed to.
A Social Activity Hangover, If You Will
On the rare occasion that someone actually manages to get you to leave your house, you need at least two days of recovery afterwards before you can consider going back out into the world.
The Weather Is Always A Viable Excuse
You love when plans get canceled because you didn't want to go anyways, but you love it even more when people are honest about why they canceled because that's how you know you've found someone like you.
And You Probably Wrote Out A Script For Your Voicemail Message
Phone calls are basically hell on earth for you. Whether it's phoning to make a doctor's appointment or having to call a friend about something, you're always praying that you're going to get their voicemail.
You're A Great Independent Worker
9 times out of 10 you'd rather work alone than have to work with other people. If you ever start a new class and you see that the syllabus includes a group presentation or activity, you seriously considering dropping the class.
Never Promise That You'll Come, Just Say You'll "Try" To Make It
And that's only if you bothered to show up in the first place. Half the time they try to find you at a party, only to discover you said you were going to come but you never actually showed up.
People Besides Royalty Should Be Allowed To Be Introverts
Since it's considered "rude" or "disrespectful" to just walk away from a conversation when you're done talking despite the fact that they're still talking, this button could seriously come in handy.
They Have To Be The Conversation Starter, You're Just Along For The Ride
It took hours or even days for your friend to convince you to go to a party with them, but then once you're there they have the audacity to try to leave you to go talk to someone else? Absolutely not. They brought you, they have to talk to you.
Silence Is The Best Option
One reason introverts often avoid social situations is because they want to avoid the possibility that they'll say something strange or uncomfortable in a conversation which they'd then spend a year of their life regretting. So while silence seems awkward, it's better than the alternative.
You Need Time To Relax After Your "Relaxing" Weekend With Friends
Some people find it exhilarating or energizing to spend time with others (we'll call them crazy people) but you are not one of those people. Much like drinking, there's only so much socializing you can do before you need to tap out and go to bed.
Before You Know It, You're The Person With 100 Unanswered Texts
You promised your friends that you were going to be better about answering text messages but then two people text you at once, the group chat gets fired up and then you stop answering anyone for a couple of days.
If They Were Actually Good Neighbors They'd Leave You Alone
Having friendly neighbors seems nice in theory, but at the end of a long week, there's nothing you want less than to have to stop and talk to someone in the hallway or have a conversation while you're trying to do laundry.
Your Longtime Friends Will Understand
Sometimes you don't even have the energy to come up with a fake excuse to get you out of your friend's boyfriend's surprise birthday party so you just have to be honest and say you don't want to come.
Mom Says I Can't Go Out After Dark
You were already someone who didn't leave the house after 9 pm, but in the winter when it gets dark by 5:30, your introvert senses kick into overdrive and you retreat into hibernation.
Public Transportation Means No One Will Speak To You
You were already dreading having to sit in a vehicle with a stranger for an extended period of time, but knowing that they're also going to try to talk to you? You'd rather cancel the ride and take the bus.
Eliminating Human Interaction Wouldn't Be The Worst Thing
Some people might be concerned about the possibility of robots and technology completely eliminating human interaction over time, but being able to go through an entire day without having to talk to anyone sounds like a dream.
What More Do They Want From You?
You spend all day, all week, smiling and making small talk with your coworkers around the coffee maker, asking about their son's hockey game. By the time you get home, you're all talked out.
Advanced Notice Is Always A Requirement
If you invite an introvert to go out or go to an event without giving them at least two full business days notice, you shouldn't expect them to show up. You can't give them too much time because then they'll come up with a reason not to go, but 10 minutes is not enough.
