How do you like to spend your free time, pandas? After a long day at work, are you itching to get drinks with friends and spend an evening at trivia night?
Or would you rather curl up with your cat, a good book, and nothing else but the sound of silence?
Everyone has different preferences and needs regarding social interactions, and there’s no right or wrong way to spend your time. But if you’re inclined to relax alone and recharge your social battery in peace, this list might be for you!
We visited the Introverted Me Instagram account and gathered some of their most relatable pics below.
Enjoy scrolling through, and upvote all the introverted memes that make you feel seen!
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Plot twist, but make it relatable
my parents and i were probably one of the few households who didn't have to make significant life changes when lockdown happened. we already only left the house like once a week if that, and we appreciated how quiet things got for a while.
The pandemic's forced isolation merely emphasized how I really don't like people and being alone is healthier for me and others.
Plot twist, but make it cozy
I'll exit an elevator that's congested* and wait for the next. *Three people, including myself.
This is suspiciously relatable
We went to a friends house for his 18th birthday in the late 80s. He wanted to go to a club but some underaged people showed up, mostly girls, there was a fight they were trying to get rid of everyone … so I saw a large sedan pull up, it was really snowing and most of the people walked, so I yelled the cops are here. Omg did those kids run out the back so quick. One of the girls was barefoot! She left her shoes! I just remember the city, bday boy was a redhead named Dan and whenever we ran into each other we laughed about that night. (It wasn’t the cops but silly highschoolers can be clueless)
My grandpa once said to grandmas, when they had company stay too long, "Daisy, let's get to bed, these folks want to get home!" Good for him, hehe
Hah, my brother had to do that once when a local gang and a whack of other uninvited folks showed up at a small gathering of his friends and things got out of hand. I was in the basement watching tv with my boyfriend and he came down to use the phone. "Don't tell anyone!" he said. We spent the next day cleaning up and razoring cigarette burns out of the carpet...
I loved to plan parties, some of them quite elaborate. I mean, I did everything from invites to decorations to special food and drink. As the first guests pulled into the yard, I'd go upstairs while my friends hosted downstairs.
The Introverted Me Instagram account has been around since March 2019, and it has amassed an impressive 114K followers. Despite the fact that you might not encounter many introverts in your daily life, there are plenty out there! In fact, Verywell Mind estimates that introverts make up between 25% and 40% of the population. Just because extroverts are often louder and more strongly represented in the media doesn’t mean that introverts aren’t mighty too!
I love spending time with my friends, but after an evening out, I will happily spend the next day not speaking to anyone. I need time to recharge my social battery, decompress and work up the strength to socialize again in the future. Being around other people can be exhausting, even if I had a great time, and I’m glad to know that there are plenty of other introverts out there who can relate (even if I won’t see them out and about in public).
Didn’t See That Coming
where can I get this jacket, I have a hard time telling people to go away b/c I don't care wt they have 2 say politely! :)
This hits different, not gonna lie
I plot my escape the morning of & then send it by message the afternoon of 😎
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I continue waving, slowly turning my body towards a fake person behind and start walking away like if I saw a friend. It takes one second, not more.
For a previous Bored Panda article, we were able to get in touch with Peter Vogt of Introvert Insights to hear his thoughts on what being introverted means to him. “It’s easiest to understand introverts and introversion by contrasting them against extroverts and extroversion,” he noted.
“Introversion and extroversion lie on opposite ends of a continuum, so there’s really no such thing as ‘an ' introvert or ‘an’ extrovert. In other words, you’re not either a 100% introvert or a 100% extrovert. We are all a mix of both traits,” Peter explained. “There are degrees of introversion and extroversion, and even those degrees fluctuate a bit in one particular person.”
Mood: Activated
I agree! And they ask you to do stuff too. Ewww...no!
Load More Replies..."no touching" "its...just a hi five" "yes but these hands are only reserved to touch books" -an actual convo I had at the park once
Wait, that actually makes sense
I wait to avoid my lil sis...I love her soooo much but sometimes...lets just say she has the energy level of an angry bee.
OMG! 😳 my nephew, he talks so much, I don’t know how he even breathes!!!
Load More Replies...Fire alarm went off in the building in the middle of the night. Through the peep hole, I saw everyone step out into the hallway in various forms of sleepwear to see what was happening. Not me. I stayed in my flat figuring carbon monoxide poisoning would be easier psychologically.
Well, that’s suspiciously relatable
A dog or cat will do for me. I love both.
Load More Replies...The cats in the neighborhood when I was living alone used to hang around me. I think they recognized a kindred spirit
“There are two basic differences between introverts and extroverts: Introverts are energized (and re-energized, when they’re tired) by solitude and alone time—time away from people. Whereas extroverts are energized (and re-energized, when they’re tired) by being with people,” Peter shared with Bored Panda.
Mood: Activated
I think the reluctance I have to go to social events is down to my parents who when they had a party I had to stay upstairs and under no circumstances make any noise
Yep, That’s Exactly How It Goes
Strike first, insult them all before they get chance to have a go at you.
Yep, that’s exactly me
I relate 2 this. If you see my comments on other stuff, u know what I mean
Obviously. Hiding behind a social media alias allows introspective people the ability to blast their thoughts and opinions to others who can choose to read/respond. But I'd never do that in real life where the audience is more or less in a hostage situation.
“Introverts prefer a lower-key, quieter environment that isn’t full of external stimulation—like lots of noise, for example, and lots of things happening that we pick up with our senses. Whereas extroverts prefer a more action-oriented environment that does feed the five senses,” he continued.
“In a nutshell: Introverts just prefer a quieter, lower-key life where they can focus on just a few things—or one thing—at a time, in depth. Extroverts prefer a more action-oriented, senses-pleasing life where they can be involved in lots of different things. One is not better than the other, by the way! They’re just different from each other.”
Plot twist incoming
80% of my/our Ubers love to talk and I love it! Usually I ask them what they like or don’t about their job and the area if we are out of town. Or they are interested in where we are from. We got picked up in a Tesla once so of course we had to ask. This guy hated it and was just waiting until the lease was up to get rid of it.
I don't usually use Uber, but I appreciate the drivers who are able to chat with my husband easily and also know when to be quiet with me.
I get cab rides via my medical insurance, and I defer to the driver - since it's their place of work. If I get a chatty one, I can endure that as long as it's not political or religions. That I shut down. Otherwise, I have a playlist to listen to.
Wait, did that just happen?
The sign of a healthy, emotionally mature person is being able to withstand silence in the presence of others.
Wait, that actually makes sense
4 me it's sitting on the patio swing before my siblings wake up and starts tormenting me and watching the sunrise while reading. Pure. Heaven.
When it comes to the best parts of being introverted, Peter shared, “For me, the best part is knowing I’m capable of doing things on my own when I want or need to. Many introverts (me included) have an independent streak. Like any trait, this can be a blessing and a curse, depending on the situation and on whom you ask! But I treasure the fact that I can be my own entertainment and company. And it’s not ‘work’ or a hardship for me; it’s a joy.”
Can’t Believe I Missed This
Right there with ya @JoeKing. I called my boss's mother by the wrong name when I introduced her to someone yesterday. My co workers think I am stupid also.
Load More Replies...Did you see the Halloween costume of the evergreen? A teacher at a Middle or High school - he kept turning sideways and blocking the hallways.
Well, that escalated quickly
I hate this. This and ice breakers. I literally either know everyone in the meeting already or do not care to know these strangers I will likely never meet again.
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You may think it's silly. The first day in teacher's college I innocently said I have 3 dogs, . The teacher humiliated me in front of everyone, laughing at me and asking where I gave these three "docs". I didn't say "docs" but "dogs". I knew immediately that crazy woman was trouble.
Plot twist, but make it cozy
I need one of these for lines at the grocery store. Standing so close I can feel you breathing is not going to get you through the line any faster. There are still 3 people ahead of you no matter how close you get!
I always put all of my groceries in the buggy part of the grocery cart, never in the child seat area, so I can stand at the end and have the cart length between me and the next person in line 😉
Load More Replies...If just a few people bumped into him and knocked him down (accidentally, of course) he would take it off right away; probably after the first time.
“I also enjoy digging into things deeply, which is another classic introvert trait. It helps me have deep conversations with people, learn about new subjects in great depth, and more,” Peter added.
The expert was also happy to dispel some common myths people tend to hold about introverts. “People—many extroverts especially, but many introverts themselves as well—think that if you’re an introvert, there is something fundamentally wrong with you,” he explained. “In Western society especially, extroverts and extroversion are put on a pedestal of sorts. Being an extrovert is the ‘right’ thing to be. The gold standard.”
Well, That Escalated Quickly
Gregarious people may not understand the difference. I freakin' love being alone and have chosen this status. But people who feel alone, either by themselves or with others, should seek a few therapy sessions because that can be debilitating.
Not gonna lie, that’s oddly satisfying
Yes, totally me, I always keep mine in another room to the one I'm in and it's the perfect excuse as to why I missed your call aagain
I have a very short contact list on my phone. If you're not on my contact list, sorry 'bout your luck. I ain't answering.
my mom and i joke that we don't understand how on earth phone scams are still a thing, when we let everything go to the machine unless we recognize the number
Love my iPhone's Home Button. Phone rings, I push the Home Button, caller gets voice message they can respond to or not.
I hate talking on the phone, and worse is calling someone on the phone, for a dental appointment or a plumber for a leak in the house. I do not have a smart phone and only use my flip phone for emergencies in the car.
When You Know, You Know
This is why I made my entire personality about my hobbies. I just awkwardly always talk about that. You want to know about the lace on 1894 skirts? No, well let me awkwardly fill the silence with information about sleeve caps from 1870-1904.
Oh how much I needed you when I decided to sew a 1800's dress just to avoid buying a chinese plastic one for a (not that accurate) costumed party.
Load More Replies...Hm. I dunno. They still haven't found the body of the last person to ask me for a "fun fact about me" (sharpens shovel)
Then you can add, “here’s a fun fact about shovel sharpening” 🤣
Load More Replies...I loathe these introductory games we're forced to participate in. It's childish and demeaning. If I end up liking someone, that's when I'll share a fun fact.
“I cannot begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard introverts say (about their introversion): ‘I always thought something must be wrong with me’ or ‘Something is wrong with me.’ It’s heartbreaking, because the typical response to such a belief is to try to change and become the extrovert you’re not,” Peter told Bored Panda.
“And that goes nowhere good. You end up unhappy at a minimum, and often you end up experiencing far worse (e.g., depression, anxiety)—because you feel like you’ve sold yourself down the river,” he continued. “So… if I could say something to introverts everywhere, I’d say this: ‘There’s nothing wrong with you! You’re simply an introvert!’”
Plot twist: I actually *do* care
Yep. My friends know I will legit get up and leave if they do that to me.
Told my husband if he ever did this, expect to be divorced. We’ve made it 43 years 🤩
Load More Replies...There was a nice restaurant that offered a free birthday meal, and every year I'd go, sit near the fireplace, and thoroughly enjoy myself. Staff were warned not to make a fuss or sing that hideous dirge or they wouldn't get a tip.
Well, that escalated quickly
Wait, did I just relate?
Today I just met a former friend to whom I had cut contact years ago because, well, he was a manipulative narcisst and hurt a lot of peoples feelings. But because I literally walked into him I just played the game he started and talked for five minutes, even gave him a hug... and now I can't stop thinking why the fück I couldn't say what I really felt and thought... I just can't :(
He didn't deserve your energy for a confrontation, you just saved yourself from an argument and its possible consequences (imagine him dismissing everything you say, as the narcissist he is). That's what I usually do. Fùck him. If I really need confrontation I write a (salted) letter, then I burn it.
Load More Replies...We hope you’re getting a kick out of all of these introvert memes, pandas! Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the ones that you find particularly relatable. Then, if you’re interested in bonding with even more introverts via internet memes, we recommend checking out this Bored Panda article next!
Wait, I actually needed that?
Or when you have a "good" idea in the meeting and everyone stops talking and stares at you.
I rarely get the answers wrong (either bc I only answer things I know or I’m just good) so if i get smth wrong I will just cease to verbally exist for the rest of the lesson
Didn\'t see that coming
Once I walked in a room. Everyone came at me to talk, I said I forgot something. Immediately locked myself in my room.
Wait, that’s actually genius
If it's meant to be, the love of my life will teleport into my living room
I just hope it's anyone that has to come to the house to fix/install/quote something.
Why haven’t I tried this yet?
This Hits Different
I loved wearing a mask! On cold but bright days, a woolly hat and some sunglasses (while outside!) as well.
I did not have to put make-up on the lower half of my face for over a year. Time saver. Money saver. What more could I have asked for?
i do feel bad when it's a sunny day when i go do my walmart pickup, because then i have sunglasses and my mask on
My dad found out he was losing his hearing because of the masks. Turns out, ot had been happening for years and he'd been unconsciously compensating by reading lips!
As a long-time cigarette smoker, breathing with a mask was extremely difficult. But, man, did I love the anonymity of wearing them.
This Hits Too Close
I saw a woman I recognized in a store, so I smiled and waved. She looked extremely puzzled, almost annoyed. On my way home it dawned on me why I recognized her. We had been in verbal combat about a year earlier.
That's the worst! It's like "damn, I forgot I hate you". LOL
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And why is it i can not just let it ring until they hang up? I have to answer, could be an emergency that occured within the 10 seconds between the text and the call. Anyway, the first thing i usually say is: i bet this could have been a text ....
Wait, I’ve definitely done this before
Or in the event the police need to question you - where were you on the night of blah blah? First off, I can't remember what I had for supper last night, never mind what I was doing 8-months... wait, I was home. Alone. Pick a date, any date. I was home alone.
Some psychopathic serial killers are known to be extremely sociable, charming even.
And yet the vast majority of serial killers were popular, charming, and highly extroverted. Go figure...
That actually hit different
Low-key life hack alert
That's right... I'm actually quite good at entertaining people and even making them laugh, too (if I may say so about myself), but then I need time to recharge during undisturbed me-time.
Load More Replies...Some of these are really mean. This isn't the reaction of an introvert either, it's the reaction of maybe someone with severe social anxiety - not funny.
Well, that escalated quickly
shoot, now I want to watch Harry Potter now, good thing the TV is here. Screenshot...37aef2.png
woops wrong one, heres the one I meant IMG_202411...43acbc.jpg
yes, and I will also pretend that this world doesn't exist, go into my book world, then cry when it ends. every. time.
Plot twist: I actually needed that
Well, That Escalated Quickly
Me when I have to pause my tv show repeatedly because someone dares to have a text conversation with me
Uh, uh. I'll remove one bud to hear someone say something stupid about the weather or whatever. The second time, I simply point at my ear buds and shrug.
I work outside by myself and wear big noise canceling headphones. You can't miss them! And yet, at least once a day, someone will start talking to me. I just point to my headphones and shake my head. AND THEY STILL WANT TO TALK!!!!
I am srsly like shut up dummy when I'm trying to read and lose my place when they talk in my head bc I'm to shy to say it out loud.
Lowkey genius move right there
I'm lucly I found mine in graduate school, I doubt that I would have kept trying if we hadn't been pushed together by circumstance. I can't imagine how people do dating and apps and all that c**p.
Not the plot twist I expected
Always, always sit as close as possible to the door-whether in a meeting, in class or at someone's home/party.
That Hit Way Too Close
Didn’t see that coming
yeah, no, that's absolutly righ-omg some random extrovert just screamed in my face for no reason. I flinched and now I'm speed walking into my classroom while extrovert is laughing. I have "private" seat with no partners and no one is near me because I told my teacher that my former partners were teasing me for being an introvert and touching me. this seat is heaven.
People occasionally ask my husband ( total introvert) how he ended up married to me( theater kid level extrovert) and he said " someone has to tell the waiter I ordered the burger and not the sandwich and it's not gonna be me"
Mood: lowkey iconic
I’m definitely here for this energy
No no, because Hello Kitty is not a cat. She's a girl dressed up as a cat (or something like that). 😏
Load More Replies...I always thank the bus drivers because they have to put up with soooo much stuff.
Plot twist incoming
Okay but I'm actually the cat calmly watching it all go down and doing nothing
And the cat is in the background observing his days work finally come to fruition.
Well, that escalated quickly
Plot twist: I actually needed this
Not Mad, Just Impressed
Can we all just agree that singing happy birthday is ALWAYS unwanted and awkward for absolutely everyone involved?
Primarily because the song sucks. It's boring, repetitive, and has no beat. What's so happy about that dirge?
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Wait, who hurt you?
Look we love you introverts. You will let us talk endlessly about topics we both like and seem content to just listen. You're the dream :)
Load More Replies...I am literally am just like "thank u?" bc I don't fully trust their intentions then being told "jeez I was just trying to be nice" then realizing I totally just screwed up a chance at having friends then silently cheering bc I don't really want friends anyway.
Plot twist, but make it obvious
Humor? A manufacturer using up broken zippers? A warning to not expect to get in there?
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me, even tho i'm an extrovert. with the exception of like, 3 people i can think of, i generally hate talking on the phone, so i never answer it. lol
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Extroverts are more than willing to perform the social heavy lifting. And I'm fine with that.
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Definitely never tell anyone my birthday, and don't celebrate it myself anyway.
pro tip: Don't get a family, your kids will expect you to be as enthusiastic about your birthday as they are about their own.
Load More Replies...If people like to celebrate their birthday, fine. Just don't drag me for not celebrating mine.
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Yup. I stay on just long enough to be sure my caller ID was transmitted.
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"um-i-i was wondering...nevermind I'll just order online. I mean not that u wern't nice or anyhting-just that-umm..." *walks outt door* "God what is wrong w/me"
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Yep. Especially in a foreign country when you don't know how to pronounce it.
" I was thinking of the tall frappe no caffeine a salami deluxe sandwich and a plum." "would u like a side dish?" "...umm, that's not on my prepared script..." "its just a yes or no." "never mind I'll just starve."
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Again, a copy and paste from another site where people just post random memes with no understanding of what introvertism is. It's a personality trait. Being around bouncy, chatty, loud, shouty, exuberant folks just exhausts us. We are not necessarily shy, or have social anxiety, although these can overlap. We are (sometimes, often?) the quiet people who would prefer to read a book than go to a party.
And people can be both with a lot of overlap - it's not a binary thing like all the memes seem to imply. I know they're memes and not exactly... factual sources, but still XD I'm usually extroverted as heck and can strike up conversations with random strangers in person, but I can't even manage to make a phone call. I know they're just memes, but sometimes it's hard to identify with them since I'm not "fully" an introvert OR an extrovert.
Load More Replies...Reading these threads hurt my ambivert (the average mix of intro-/extrovercy) heart, but also amuse me greatly - mostly due to the inaccuracy.
Again, a copy and paste from another site where people just post random memes with no understanding of what introvertism is. It's a personality trait. Being around bouncy, chatty, loud, shouty, exuberant folks just exhausts us. We are not necessarily shy, or have social anxiety, although these can overlap. We are (sometimes, often?) the quiet people who would prefer to read a book than go to a party.
And people can be both with a lot of overlap - it's not a binary thing like all the memes seem to imply. I know they're memes and not exactly... factual sources, but still XD I'm usually extroverted as heck and can strike up conversations with random strangers in person, but I can't even manage to make a phone call. I know they're just memes, but sometimes it's hard to identify with them since I'm not "fully" an introvert OR an extrovert.
Load More Replies...Reading these threads hurt my ambivert (the average mix of intro-/extrovercy) heart, but also amuse me greatly - mostly due to the inaccuracy.
