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Meet the introverts who are dreading a return to normal. [View all]
Everybody cant wait to return to normal. Except for half the population dreading the return to normal.
Its like being paroled for a year and then being told, Actually, youre going back to prison'"...
For most introverts, the outside world can sometimes require emotional labor. The small talk at the office is work because no one wants to know how youre really doing. Bosses and clients demand a happy face. Extended family and friends, no matter how loved, require what little down time isnt already dedicated to work and a spouse or kids...
...As one Twitter user put it, now that Im fully vaccinated, I just want you to know that I still wont be able to make that thing because I dont want to come.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/introverts-are-dreading-a-return-to-the-noise-crowds-and-small-talk-of-normal-life/2021/04/09/386006b0-987b-11eb-b28d-bfa7bb5cb2a5_story.html
Its like being paroled for a year and then being told, Actually, youre going back to prison'"...
For most introverts, the outside world can sometimes require emotional labor. The small talk at the office is work because no one wants to know how youre really doing. Bosses and clients demand a happy face. Extended family and friends, no matter how loved, require what little down time isnt already dedicated to work and a spouse or kids...
...As one Twitter user put it, now that Im fully vaccinated, I just want you to know that I still wont be able to make that thing because I dont want to come.
Yup.
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I'm one of those who will have to create a fresh list of reasons for regrets, plausible
ShazamIam
May 2021
#1
Yes, no cold or flu, just the spring pollen, which fortunately leads to summer dust, pollen and
ShazamIam
May 2021
#5
I'm one of those. Probably be a 'hybrid' situation - working at home couple days a week
CousinIT
May 2021
#3
Really? I thought as you did. I really believed that we were a majority extrovert nation.
smirkymonkey
May 2021
#23
I'm a bit of an introvert but I'm looking forward to being able to do a few more things
captain queeg
May 2021
#10
I've been socially distancing most of my life (not really, but it's a great excuse!)
George II
May 2021
#12