~Sammy
As an extrovert who tends to surround myself with introverts, I have found there to be many misconceptions about what it means to extroverted. Most extroverted people love being around people and find it easy to hold a conversation with just about anyone, but here is a list of ten things I wish my introverted friends knew:
1. Social events (especially parties) are not always my cup of tea
Yes, I love being around people and I definitely look for opportunities to go to social events but that does not mean I always enjoy them. Personally I recharge best with one on one time, which brings me to my point—
2. I get overwhelmed in crowds
Part of the reason that I don’t always love social events is that I often get overwhelmed by crowds. I don’t know who to talk to or what to say and I just find a lot of people to be overwhelming.
3. I DO NOT like being the center of attention
This is something that I absolutely hate. Yes, I can talk to anyone and I have a lot of stories to tell, but I do not like when the attention is turned to me.
4. I am shyer than I seem
Sometimes I consider myself to be a shy person. Most people don’t know this because I will just jump straight into conversation if need be, but if I have the opportunity to just sit and listen I likely will. Being extroverted does not always mean that I have to be talking to someone.
5. I don’t always want to mingle and make new friends
I like meeting new people and making new friends, but this goes back to the shy thing. I find meeting new people to be exhausting at times and I would much rather just talk with the friends that I already have.
6. I prefer deep conversation
I am not a fan of small talk. Do I find it easy? Yes, but it bores me. I will, however, hold a deep conversation with anyone and the more thought-provoking it is, the more likely I am to enjoy it and continue it.
7. I don’t want to make that phone call either
I do not want to place that order over the phone, talk to the manager, or book that appointment either. I will call my friends and easily talk for hours, but strangers, that’s a whole other story.
8. I don’t always want to lead or take charge
I will lead if I have to, that is just who I am, but I don’t love when that’s my assumed role. Sometimes I would rather just be a follower.
9. I do like me time
Honestly, sometimes I forget that I need that me time, but it’s essential for everyone. While it may seem like I’m always with people I do find relaxation in the time alone.
10. I’m not trying to push you out of your comfort zone (too much)
Sometimes I forget that not everyone is extroverted, so if I am insistent that we hang out with people or that we go do something and it seems like I do not understand that you want to be alone, it’s more than likely not intentional.
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