Have you ever taken the Myers Briggs Personality Test? Well, part of the test tells you if you are an introvert or an extrovert. Every time I've taken that test, it has told me that I'm extroverted, and I couldn't understand why. This was until someone told me to answer the questions completely honestly, even if I felt like a jerk with some of my answers. I took the test again and it told me that I am introverted, which makes so much sense!! So, if you're a fellow introvert, you might relate to some of the things I am about to describe.
1. Keeping away from big social events as much as possible.
Whether it's a party or a meeting, social events are one of those things that you avoid with all of your might. But when you have to go, you bring yourself to go.
2. Avoiding small-talk.
Sometimes small-talk is inevitable, but it makes you cringe just thinking about it.
3. When you can't avoid small talk, you end up saying something really dumb.
Every time I get into a small-talk type of situation with someone, I end up tripping over my tongue, or just saying something that doesn't make sense. And then the other person just nods and changes the subject. This is a worst nightmare, of course, but it's even worse because it actually happened and you can't stop replaying that cringe-y moment in your head.
4. Elevators are the worst.
You pray that someone doesn't get into the same elevator that you are in, because elevators are big, moving, isolation rooms that force you to share the same space with a stranger. Sometimes, the "door close" button is the first one you hit as soon as you get on.
5. Trying not to make eye contact with strangers.
Making eye contact with strangers is like staring into their soul...and them staring into yours. And then, when you lock eyes with them, what do you do? Smile? That's weird, better just leave the scene and act like I was never here in the first place.
6. Confrontation feels like a death sentence.
You'd rather just figure it out on your own or just deal with the situation because it doesn't feel worth it to say something to someone because it could turn awkward.
7. People stereotype you.
People think you're shy, stuck up, sad, or all of the above. They don't seem to understand that you like being alone and kept to yourself.
8. You surprise people.
This is a nice feeling. Just because you're more reserved, it doesn't mean you aren't extremely smart or really funny or have some crazy hidden talent. Once you show people that part of you, they're shocked because they didn't expect it from the quiet one.
Being introverted can be a struggle sometimes, but it has its perks. These were only some of the things that introverts know and can relate to very well. I hope this spoke to you if you are a fellow introvert, and if you are an extrovert, then I hope you got a better understanding of what introverts are like.
