'People who call instead of text': 30 Introverts call out the greatest grievances they have with extroverts

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Nov 26, 2023 7:00 PM EST

To introverts, it seems like everyone around them just wants to hear themselves talk. As born-again listeners, most introverts have honed the skill of knowing when conversation is required and when it's not, which is a commonly misunderstood skill. While your parents think you're antisocial at the dinner table and your friends think you're in a bad mood, introverts will always abide by one simple rule: If you don't have something important to say, don't say nothing at all. 

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  • Strangely enough, it seems like every extrovert missed that memo. Introverted watchers cringe every time strangers strike up meaningless conversation. We twitch at the thought of carrying on small talk at the grocery store and we can't stand it when people call instead of texting us. How does extroverted society not see the issues here? 

  • Well, introverts are finally taking a stand (from behind their computer screens of course), and calling out the extroverts in our world who consistently get on our nerves. It's not that being chatty is the problem– the issue is that nobody knows when to stop. So if you're an introvert and simply looking for reprise or if you're a recovering extrovert seeking to better yourself, here's an introvert-approved list of what not to do in public. 

    Hint: Nobody wants to do group projects. 

  • Want some more funnies after this? Here's a meme list entirely devoted to the introverted crowd who's happy as a clam staying home on a Friday night. 

  • 01
    Posted by u/Gojosbuttcheeks What annoys you as an introvert? Discussion Growing As a person who likes to stay alone and enjoy my own company I have also realized a lot of things, that there's hardly a single person who would ask me how I am doing unless they want something in return. It seems
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  • 02
    like nobody cares coz I don't have a fancy life. It's always me who's curious about what's going in others life coz they seem to be so happy, I am just jealous. As a cllg going student I have also realized that people will only approach u if ur pretty rich or extremely intelligent. People always question me why are u so quiet it's annoying and they have no idea how many times I rehearse in my mind even before saying HI.
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  • 03
    Useful-Store6791 6 days ago . "Today we're working in groups, choose a partner" But if they say "you can also work alone if you want" that's the save
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  • 04
    1p-> 5 Ned FlanDiddlyAnders 6 days ago Unexpected visitors. 390 Reply Share _curiously_chaotic · 6 days ago I have sat in my house and listened to someone at my door, while they were calling. I don't do pop ups. I have to mentally prepare to deal with people.
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  • 05
    AegonThaConqueror · 6 days ago When you're quiet and someone sarcastically goes "oh did you say something?" Or "You talk too much" like is the silence killing you?
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  • 06
    atom_1416 6 days ago When people feel obligated to try get me out of my shell and just makes very uncomfortable.
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  • 07
    Bigblock3 6 days ago The assumptions some people will make towards you for existing. Oh you're quiet? What? Do you think you're better than everyone else? Are you upset? Do you not like me?
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  • 08
    Cheeseball786 - 6 days ago People talking loud 123 Reply Share aarmonica 5 days ago Especially in public when you're trying to listen to music
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  • 09
    already-uncool . 6 days ago When people ask me what I'm doing over the weekend and I say "nothing, just hanging out at home" and they look at me like I'm crazy. I hate how our society places so much emphasis on constantly doing something and being on the go.
    via u/already-uncool
  • 10
    MasterpieceMinimum42 · 6 days ago INFJ-T When I can't have my quiet moment, I love to chill. 82 Reply Share _curiously_chaotic 6 days ago I literally require quiet time. I lose my mind if I don't get it.
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  • 11
    HappySkullsplitter 6 days ago People who call instead of text Reply Share 291 gnirobami 5 days ago Especially those that resort to calling even after you text them.
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  • 12
    runningwild4ever. 6 days ago Small talk 74 Reply Share cwilldude 5 days ago I loathe it
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  • 13
    Desperate-Yam-9081 6 days ago. edited 5 days ago Being put on the spot in any conversation. DON'T MURDERED GER 110 Reply Share teethnclaws13. 5 days ago Or being expected to carry a conversation.
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  • 14
    Forsaken-Cheesecake 2 6 days ago Used to be in a large work meeting, "let's go around the room, and everybody say something about themselves"
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  • 15
    00 The Pfeiff 6 days ago It doesn't really annoy me, but it's a shame people aren't more comfortable in silence. Just breathe and luxuriate in the absence of expectations.
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  • 16
    Cherryyy_Sakura - 6 days ago When we have to do a presentation and present infront of everyone
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  • 17
    jabba_banana - 6 days ago People who talk a lot and say nothing. And people who believe wanting to be alone is not normal therefore not good.
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  • 18
    unholymanserpent 6 days ago talkative people. Last thing I want is for all my headspace to be filled with someone's yammering.
    via u/unholymanserpent
  • 19
    DeadwinterDays9 6 days ago Other people getting offended when I need personal space for myself.
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  • 20
    Let5wtchthsctybrn 6 days ago Phone calls... 48 Reply Share Geminii27 5 days ago As long as they're short and to the point, and have an actual goal, it doesn't bug me. But holy crud do I ever not want a call which just rambles about social stuff.
    via u/Let5wtchsctybrn
  • 21
    addgarnishasrequired 6 days ago "why do you not have many friends?" "Let's go around the class and say a fun fact about ourselves"
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  • 22
    ohmteleletohm - 6 days ago . When people... 15 Reply Share thatsmefersure. 5 days ago People... 2 Reply Share Dawn_Rogue52 - 5 days ago People are just red flags for me
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  • 23
    sleepless_stranger 6 days ago Being talked over for sure. And trying to talk over them as well but not confident enough!! So you give up.
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  • 24
    HamBoneZippy · 6 days ago I try to choose my words carefully and be efficient. with my speech. If possible, I plan what I want to say before I say it out loud. It bothers me when people just ramble and babble without knowing where they're going, like they just want to hear themselves talk.
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  • 25
    OnionNo985 5 days ago When people talk to you like you're a child, when people are shocked to hear you talk and say "oh my gosh, you can talk?" And other stuff like that. Also working in groups, and picking a seat at lunch on the first day of school. I could basically go on and on.
    via u/OnionNo985
  • 26
    ContagiousCreature - 5 days ago When anyone tells me, "You're so quiet, you should talk more". Oh really? Why is it OK for someone to say that to me, but I become if I say "You're too the noisy, you should talk less"?
    via u/ContagiousCreature
  • 27
    Available-Heart6108. 6 days ago Loud people walking into quiet rooms and being like "it's so quiet" ok and?? Just let some people enjoy it in peace.
    via u/Available-Heart6108
  • 28
    Sexy_Banker_Lady 5 days ago Most annoying things to me are being interrupted when talking and needing to make insignificant small talk.
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  • 29
    lilipurr 6 days ago People who get in my space and talk a lot. Sometimes I just wanna be left alone to be with my thoughts. I don't want to talk about the weather with you or gossip.
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  • 30
    Smushed Mango 6 days ago "ok I think I'ma head home" But whaiiiiiiii??? You're just gonna sit and rot at home" or "Why?? Aren't you having fun with us??" "I
    via u/SmushedMango
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    unholymanserpent talkative people. Last thing I want is for all my headspace to be filled with someone's yammering.
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