Let’s get this straight: Introverts are not necessarily shy nor have withdrawn from society. We have simply made a conscientious decision to forgo idle chitchat in favor of our own company. That doesn’t mean we don’t have friends or loved ones. We just don’t like talking to them. Here are a few cartoons from the 'Reader’s Digest' vault that shed light on our state of mind.
15 Cartoons Introverts Will Perfectly Understand
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Introverts are not misanthropes.
We just prefer not to fit in.
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Introverts are not looking to impress.
We have a few good friends, and that’s all we have the bandwidth for. Check out 20 relatable daily life cartoons that prove life is funnier than any stand-up routine.
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An introvert’s best friend is a good book washed down with a glass of Chardonnay
And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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It’s true: We introverts sometimes need a little push to find others
Building relationships isn’t as easy as it is for our extroverted counterparts. We get overwhelmed quickly and need a nap after five minutes of small talk. Take a look at these 30 hilarious love and marriage cartoons that are so true.
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Introverts like to engage
…with our thoughts.
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We introverts don’t mean to come off as remote
Honest. We’d tell you in person, but we’d rather not. Need an extra push to get you through the week? Check out these 30 funny work cartoons that are sure to make your day fly by.
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We introverts like our privacy
So please, don’t poke and prod if we’ve expressed that we don’t want to talk about something.
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We introverts may be quiet…
But that doesn’t mean we don’t have big dreams. Read these 9 travel cartoons if you’ve ever had a terrible or embarrassing travel story.
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It’s true, introverts think of themselves as a breed apart
But apples and bananas still go well together!
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We introverts want attention that doesn’t involve talking
Advice? We don’t really want to talk.
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We introverts are a hardy lot.
We refuse to go along with the crowd. Don’t miss these summer cartoons you can’t help but laugh at.
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Introverts get nervous to start conversations
But when we do, we don’t have a lot to say.
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Yes, introverts wish every meeting was still like school
Raising your hand to talk is much easier than just butting into a conversation.
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We don’t enjoy being forced to get out of the house
The words partner and social are very disliked.
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But every once in a while, even introverts need to embrace their inner extrovert
It’s not that we don’t like people, it’s just that people make us tired sometimes. But we do have social fun!