Social Advice
I am rather unsocial. I value my alone time as much as my social time. When given the option to branch out, talk to, and meet new people or to not then I’ll probably pick the latter. It’s not like I’m shy or insecure. I just don’t really find a lot people too interesting. It’s kind of a bitchy thing to say but hey it is what it is.
I’ve been trying to break this habit though. I don’t think it’s really a stellar trait to have. Also I don’t like finding people uninteresting because that’s simply not true. Everyone has unique quirks, even if some are more subtle than others. So I’ve been trying out some cool little methods to trick my novelty biased brain.
The first method is to just people watch. You cannot believe how much you can find out about someone just by their body language. Like people don’t just do things for shits and giggles. The way someone presents themselves is a direct reflection of their traits and beliefs. Not like presents like clothing or dialec. It’s more like how they do it. How much do they talk, how close they are to their friends and loved ones, how they react, you get the point.
My other method is to take a moment to pretend you are a world famous detective. When you talk to people it is your job to find out their hidden talent, quirk, etc. Just pry and be genuine. Make it your goal.
In all honesty these tips are kind of generic and (I assume) common knowledge to more extroverted people. But for an oblivious little introvert like myself I have to set reminders. Fun fun fun.
-lillian
