16 Tweets That Define What It Means To Be An Introvert
If you’re an introvert, you likely value your alone time. You think before you speak. You’d much rather socialize one-on-one than in a group. A phone call is probably your worst nightmare. But most of all, you are silently strong.
It can be tough to prefer to be alone in a world that values boldness and extroversion. But take heart, quiet types: Twitter has your back. Each month, we round up spot-on tweets that capture what it’s like to be an introvert. Scroll down for our latest batch.
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If I walk up to an elevator and see another person waiting for the same elevator I will just keep walking and come back when I hear the elevator doors close. #introvertproblems
— Shereen Lehman, MS (@shereenlehman) November 21, 2017
2.
Extrovert: "you're quiet."
Introvert (me): "maybe I'm not quiet, maybe you're loud."
File under "things I wish I'd said out loud." #introvertproblems— Renee N. Meland (Author) (@Reneenmeland) November 21, 2017
3.
My perfect date night!
This illustration is from my new book ‘Quiet Girl in a Noisy World’. Out now from Andrews McMeel Publishing: https://t.co/OeNAnhakVM#comics #bookworm #introvert pic.twitter.com/4l3ty5uDPA— Debbie Tung (@WheresMyBubble) December 1, 2017
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Me: I'll do anything to have that shift off
Coworker: Sue would switch with you. She doesn't text or check her email so call her
Me: You know what, I'll just work after all. It's fine. #introvertproblems #saynotophonecalls— Karen (@km8h) November 20, 2017
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3+ hour delay. People making friends at the gate, and I'm all podcasts and laptop #tired #introvertproblems
— Becky Sierp (@Blsierp) November 17, 2017
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Tell me again how much fun you’re having. #introvert pic.twitter.com/5q3Gw0YcsO
— Marzi (@IntrovertDoodle) November 8, 2017
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When you dont feel like hanging out so you ignore someones text and respond several hours later with ‘oh sorry i was sleeping’ #introvertproblems #IntrovertLife #leavemealone
— KisshaaM (@WhatsOn_KsMindd) November 14, 2017
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I had headphones in, I was browsing my phone, I avoided eye contact. What indicated that I wanted to talk to you??? #introvertproblems
— Joshua Herrera (@sirebellum) November 10, 2017
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The Holiday Season is upon us! Will you be going to any large gatherings? (Cartoon from my book Text, Don't Call) https://t.co/JO9kfpiGqJ pic.twitter.com/w6DkTwQrqL
— INFJoe (@INFJoe) November 13, 2017
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#IntrovertProblems Wanting to be invited, but not wanting to go anywhere. #MyLifeStory 😳🤷
— Sally J Kane (@sallyjkane) November 21, 2017
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I need to go to Target and Petsmart, but I used up all my social capabilities today when I called a restaurant to order my lunch. #introvertproblems
— Sky Stevens (@sky_lepidus) November 18, 2017
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#introvertproblems : when the path to the break room (ie snacks) is blocked by a ton of people chatting so you just starve because people.
— Gaby (@Gabytron5000) November 9, 2017
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Ugggh, the special hell that is the supermarket the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Tons of people, forgot to pick up some things, tons of people and, oh yeah, tons of people!! #introvertproblems
— Elizabeth (@Cheesymice) November 19, 2017
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'Tis the season! #introvert #introvertlife #introvertproblems #holidays pic.twitter.com/qtSihWHQwJ
— Introvert, Dear (@IntrovertDear) December 1, 2017
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When I say "I'll see." to plans, 10/10 times I'm not leaving my house. I might even add "what time?" for decoration. #introvertproblems #IntrovertLife
— ig: @__gennibean (@genet_172) November 18, 2017
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I love gloomy days. They're peaceful. Also no one forces you to go out. #IntrovertProblems 😂
— poonam🌹 (@poonamparekhh) November 12, 2017
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