Here are just a few of the weird habits most introverts have:
The last thing an introvert wants is to get into a conversation with a stranger, a neighbour, heck anyone actually! So they go into a military mode when it comes to leaving the house, checking through the curtains, the peephole, or over the wall before they leave.
Rather than talk to strangers, an introvert will pretend to nod off at a party or social event. They would prefer to appear rude than have to go through small talk with people they barely know.
Another one on our list of weird habits is that nearly all introverts will leave their phones to go to answerphone, even though they are sat there when it is ringing. They prefer to hear a voicemail message than have to talk to a real person.
For most people, a normal reaction to cancelled plans is to feel disappointment, but not the introvert. They will do a mental high five to themselves and start planning their weekend of reading and alone time.
An introvert’s idea of hell is having to chat small talk with people they don’t know. However, get them one-to-one with someone they are really close to where they can go deep into a conversation and they thrive.
This weird habit has to do with avoiding that small talk again. An introvert would rather hide behind a supermarket shelf than encounter someone where they’ll have to engage in conversation.
Introverts tend to have a few close friends that know absolutely everything about them. All the other people that know the introvert will only be told the very basics and know nothing about their personal life or dramas.
Typically, when you see people wearing headphones out in public, you’d assume they were listening to music. Well, it’s not always the case. Some, like our introverts, use them as a defense to stop others from talking to them.
Introverts find social interaction exhausting, so they have to have plenty of alone time in order to recharge their batteries and renew their energy levels. Spending a lot of time with other people actually makes them ill. So don’t expect them to be party animals – they simply can’t do it.
Introverts find the whole idea of flirting nauseating and actually don’t really know how to do it. You have to be quite confident to put yourself forward and out there in front of another person and for an introvert, this is just too frightening.
Even an unexpected text can throw off the most introverted person, but believe me, it is much better than a phone call. Phone calls demand attention and action by their insistent ringing whereas a text can be left for a few hours and dealt with later.
An introvert’s friends will typically know when their friend has had enough of them. But this doesn’t stop the introvert from telling them, in no uncertain terms, to get lost when they need to be alone.
Introverts thrive on the internet. In fact, they are more likely to work on it, stay on it longer for social reasons, and use it for shopping than extroverts are.
Extroverts prefer face-to-face interactions with work, they go out socially and shop in bricks-and-mortar shops. Introverts love the online world because it gives them the chance to communicate at a slower pace.
Are you an introvert? If so, can you relate to any of the above weird habits? Let us know in the comments section below.
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i can relate to all these but the flirting i really dont know i think i might be a natural haha
Full house. Comments seem to reflect the continuum. Interestingly I just came across Avoidance Personality Disorder and am relating strongly to the crossover of behaviours listed and the anxiety producing situations they provoke.
Mike
Read the whole thing. I call myself a loner but I guess introvert is probably correct. I am well liked by most people I meet . I am friendly with strangers. But I don’t let anyone in. I like working alone and reject help in my home. I help others too much sometimes. I read deep books. Music is my life. I hate texting and telephones. I love deep meaningful conversations. If I can’t learn than I don’t waste my time. Occasionally I have flirted with someone who magically connected with my spirit which is rare. I feel no one really knows me and that’s ok. I hate parties of any kind. I like one on one. I teach naturally. Some may not like it but I share what I learn if it might help. I do avoid anyone I know when I am out. I guess I am ok on my own. At this moment I have no close friend. Nor need one. Either we are good for each other or I live alone. I would love a good friend but hard to find. Thanks for the article.