One of the most shocking compliments I've ever received is being called a "people person." I think I actually laughed out loud when I heard that. While yes, I can turn on the charm at work and in social settings, my inner self is screaming to get away. There are just some really frustrating things that happen in this world and sometimes people can just be too much. I do have a very good and close group of friends that don't grind my gears, but I'm not good at letting people into my circle because most people make me want to poke my eyes out. I know I'm not the only one, and I think that the social media generation is making this more prominent. Do you find yourself rolling your eyes in multiple social settings? Or find yourself grinding your teeth together when talking to people? Then the following list is probably for you.
1. Walking Behind Slow People In The Grocery Store Gives You Road Rage
Like, excuse me Linda but if you could please take all the neighborhood children you brought with you and get a move on, that would be great.
2. You Avoid Talking To People You Run Into In Public
"Oh hey you." ....Bring on the awkward small talk you had been trying to avoid.
3. You Hate Talking To People On The Phone
Please, please, please just text me, and if I don't know you, leave me a message, because it's a definite no-go on answering the phone.
4. You Pretend To Not Be Home When Someone Knocks On The Door
No, I don't want to sign for this package. Just leave it in front of the door. Also, I don't have time to talk about our lord and savior. We're already on good terms.
5. Nothing Makes You Happier Than The Window Seat On The Bus So You Can Avoid Small Talk
Look at the clouds. Wow, I'm so distracted that I can't talk to you about your cats, lady.
6. Headphones Are A Saving Grace
They are a built in "go away" sign. Forgetting your headphones is a huge no-no.
7. You Hate Making/Following Through With Plans
Making plans always seem like a good idea until the day finally comes and you have to put on pants and make nice with people.
8. Little Things People Do Like Breathing Too Hard Drive You Crazy
We all know somebody that just grinds our gears. They could take a breath and we'd want to punch them.
9. Meeting New People Is Your Worst Nightmare
"So what do you like to do?" "Uhh, not talk to strangers..?"
10. Listening To Other People's Problems Makes You Want To Pull Your Hair Out
It's the same thing over and over and over again. Like please just move on from your issues or stop including me in them.
11. Taking Yourself Out Of Group Messages To Avoid The Notifications
Guys... please. All your messages are interrupting my Pinterest browsing.
12. The Best Part Of Your Day Is Coming Home And Being Alone
My pants are off half way through the door and I can finally binge-watch "Criminal Minds" on Netflix and unwind. Alone.
13. Listening To Someone Ignorant Speak And Imagining All The Brain Cells You've Lost
14. Netflix Has Become Your Best Friend
I really feel like this meme says everything. Like yep, there you go.
15. At The End Of The Day, You Know There Are Some People That Aren't So Bad
OK, while, yes, mankind can be extremely infuriating, we all have our select group of people that are tolerable. Shout out to them for being the real MVP.
