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10 Things That Don't Make Sense To Introverts

10 Things That Don't Make Sense To Introverts
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Introverts are falsely known for being standoffish or preferring their own “personal bubble” ― but there’s so much more to being a “quiet” type than that.

To love an introvert is to know them (and, yes, respect their space). That means accepting their little quirks. Some habits and preferences that are revered by other personality types just simply won’t work for introverted individuals.

Below are a few things that introverts just don’t understand:

1. Packed parties

It’s not that introverts aren’t into socializing, they just prefer the company of close friends than a loud room full of strangers. Introverts prefer meaningful, smaller interactions. In other words, a crowded club or house party just isn’t their style.

2. Small talk

Idle chatter can be distressing for introverted individuals for the same reason they detest large parties: Deep conversations are important. They’d so much rather have a long coffee with a co-worker than chat with them in passing in the hallway.

3. Five roommates