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12 Things Every Introvert Feels At A Holiday Party, As Told By "Friends"

A holiday party is a nightmare for an introvert.

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Dec 26, 2018

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12 Things Every Introvert Feels At A Holiday Party, As Told By "Friends"

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'Tis the season for Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, New Year's Eve blowouts, and everything in between. For the extroverts, it's all fun and games. Not so much for the more introverted people. Here are 12 ways every introvert has probably felt at a holiday party, as told by "Friends," pretty much the most relatable TV show to ever exist.

1. Seeing a horrific amount of people all in one place

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The more the merrier, right? For introverts, the bigger the party, the worse the nightmare.

2. Having to actually make conversation

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Just showing up to a holiday party is enough of a struggle for an introvert. Actually having to talk to multiple people is even worse.

3. Checking the time only to see that the party isn't even halfway over

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For introverts, time seems to drag at social gatherings. After making small talk with Tina for a good five minutes, you feel like you're about to lose it.

4. Pretending like you're having fun

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Someone makes a joke, everyone laughs, and you realize that you probably need to laugh too. But on the inside, you're thinking about being at home in your bed watching Netflix.

5. Wondering why you came to the party in the first place

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Introverts usually find themselves wondering why they even decided to attend the holiday event. Guilt? False hope that it'd be fun? Not sure, but you sure do regret it now.

6. Being volunteered to play a "fun" holiday game

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To make matters worse, some people feel the need to have "fun" games at a holiday party. Games are like death sentences for introverts.

7. Listening to the over-excited extroverts

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If you're an introvert, chances are you always end up listening to an over-excited extrovert tell a "funny" story to the group, and you can't help but stare in confusion at the madness.

7. Having to smile for a picture

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On top of the crowds of people, endless small talk, and "fun" holiday games, someone asks to take a picture. You muster up all the fake happiness you can, only to end up looking a little like Chandler.

9. Being asked if you're having fun

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The social butterflies are having a ball, and you're just ready to go home. Someone asks if you're having fun, and all you can think is "NO!"

10. Remembering how much happier you are alone

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In worst case scenarios, introverts may even find themselves staring out the window, imagining the solitude of their own homes and wishing for their alone time.

11. Saying goodbye to someone

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When people start to leave, many introverts probably try to act regretful but will instead end up happily waving goodbye and maybe sounding a bit like Phoebe.

12. Finally leaving the party

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If you're introverted, there are few things better in life than getting to leave a party.

All jokes aside, the holidays are a wonderful time to spend time with family and friends. To my fellow introverts, stay strong and remember that all parties will come to an end!

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12 Things Every Introvert Feels At A Holiday Party, As Told By "Friends"

A holiday party is a nightmare for an introvert.

1. Seeing a horrific amount of people all in one place

2. Having to actually make conversation

3. Checking the time only to see that the party isn't even halfway over

4. Pretending like you're having fun

5. Wondering why you came to the party in the first place

6. Being volunteered to play a "fun" holiday game

7. Listening to the over-excited extroverts

7. Having to smile for a picture

9. Being asked if you're having fun

10. Remembering how much happier you are alone

11. Saying goodbye to someone

12. Finally leaving the party

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

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6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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