
‘What’s an introvert’s worst nightmare?’ – 21 ordeals to bring the horror flooding back
12.
‘The groups that form where you either have to find a way into the conversation or awkwardly stand outside the circle.’
reAchilles
13.
‘Being picked out of the crowd at an assembly, concert, magic show etc.’
fedwood
14.
‘Being forced into public speaking last moment.’
Ultrabigbutt
15.
“That’s not loud enough, I said ‘GOOD MORNING TEAM!’”
mysecretissafe
16.
‘Unexpected phone calls.’
DarkRose1010
17.
‘School presentations.’
GabThePretto
18.
‘An ad-hoc talent show with co-workers. As someone who’s maybe not a full introvert but has a limit on my extroverted’ness… this happened to me and I basically said “no thanks”.’
Flat_Establishment_4
19.
‘People barging into my personal space uninvited.’
GDog507
20.
“Tell me about yourself”
DazB1ane
21.
‘A party where all people do is stand around and talk. For hours. I just want to be in bed with a book thanks.’
Radioactivocalypse
And finally, this most important point.
‘Remember, introversion≠social anxiety. While the two can of course mix, introverts are people who charge their batteries when they’re alone and have me-time, and get drained faster when in a group of people.
You can be a social introvert.
‘I think what people in the comments are assuming is that introverts are people who hate social interaction or public events. That’s not necessarily true.’
BlandDandelion
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