13 Things Only Shy People Know

Accidental eye contact is SO AWKWARD!

What are you supposed to do now? Keep it or break it? Or maybe a nod? 

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Headphones are life savers!

Sometimes you don't even need to be listening to anything - they are always a great way to avoid interactions. 

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Icebreaker are the worst. 

You dread the thought of being asked to share something interesting about yourself in a group. Blergh.

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You are great at internal raging. 

Instead of having a meltdown, you politely nod and rant internally. It can't be that great for the insides! 

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Losing your voice.

Anytime you’re put on the spot your voicebox decides to disappear. Having no words escape your lips is a constant struggle.

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You are the master of inventive excuses.

You have an abundance of excuses to pull out for social occasions!

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You have mingling problems.

This means that going as a plus one to a party is risky as what if they leave you and you actually have to find someone else to talk to?!

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Being told to change

You are perfectly fine and dandy just the way you are.

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Being asked to repeat yourself.

No-one ever seems to hear when you do finally say something so you’re forced to say it again. 

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You’re constantly being mistaken for being rude.

You’re actually just selective with your words and don't feel the need to talk all the time. 

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Shouty banter.

What is even the point of this?? You will not be getting involved in any of that nonsense.

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Team work (quick - hide!)

You definitely prefer to work alone and without having to interact with anyone. Just imagine if you get told you have to present the project...

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Dating is a traumatic ordeal. 

You're totally fine txting or Tindering but meeting up in person actually makes you feel physically ill. 

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