Anonymous wrote:I use “introverts” in quotes because I don’t want to lump an entire group into one negative lump, but why do people feel it’s ok to go out for dinner and just...observe the conversation. I went out last night with 3 friends, incl one “introvert” or whatever, and I felt like the three of us were just there to entertain her. When you socialize with people, you have to try a little. We are not there to provide interesting conversation and gossip for you to just take in. Make yourself a little vulnerable and share something about your life, or put forward and observation of your own please.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m an extrovert, but if I don’t know you well and you start off with gossip and prying, I clam up. Not exactly a great first impression!
esp. if they, like OP, expect you to be "vulnerable" and share secrets about yourself! I'd clam up too.
You don’t get what I mean. To be vulnerable in a conversation is to have opinions, take a risk on a story, share something you think is funny or interesting. Sure it is easier to sit there and be quiet. It takes a little risk to be interesting. For example, I was in Texas and having lunch with a family friend of a friend. I didn’t know her but I loved talking to her. At one point she asked me “do you see the President all the time in DC, that would be so cool!” in kind of a star gaze way. A question like that takes risk. That person is willing to be vulnerable . She’s not afraid if it is a dumb question, she’s not concerned what people think of her. She’s just a person willing to take a risk in a conversation. We talked about her lularoe business, her kids, etc and it was awesome and interesting because she was willing to take these little risks on various topics. I respect people like that!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Omg. PLEASE don’t invite me to dinner again if we’ve already tried - and failed - to chat. I’d rather stay home than endure mindless chit chat with people I don’t like.
Signed, Proud to be Backwoods
Hardly.![]()
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Doubtful. First thing I think of when I see someone who can't along along with other people, is a self described introvert.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Introverts don't want to talk to you...
....because introverts are petulant, antisocial, classless children who are too ignorant to extend common courtesies.
Fixed that for you.
OP, don't waste your time.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Omg. PLEASE don’t invite me to dinner again if we’ve already tried - and failed - to chat. I’d rather stay home than endure mindless chit chat with people I don’t like.
Signed, Proud to be Backwoods
Hardly.![]()
Anonymous wrote:Introverts don't want to talk to you...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Agree. Introverts are boring.
I am an introvert. I loathe people like you. Would rather be kayaking or biking or f’cking.
Yes!
Some people like to hear the echo of their own voices. Just shut up already or say something interesting.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Agree. Introverts are boring.
I am an introvert. I loathe people like you. Would rather be kayaking or biking or f’cking.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Omg. PLEASE don’t invite me to dinner again if we’ve already tried - and failed - to chat. I’d rather stay home than endure mindless chit chat with people I don’t like.
Signed, Proud to be Backwoods
Anonymous wrote:As an introvert. I don't say anything because I don't want to bother people. I assume they don't want me around so I stay quiet.