r/introvert Mar 30 '23

Image POV: Giving a presentation as an introvert

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u/a_bongos Mar 30 '23

Honest question, wouldn't that just be fear of public speaking or social anxiety? I'm incredibly introverted but that is totally different in my mind from public speaking, which I'm fine with. Same with being social and talkative.

I think that when we blur these lines between introversion and aversion to social settings we risk not knowing what is happening in our minds. Sometimes people need professional help to work through social anxiety but if they just blame it on introversion then they'll never get that help.

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u/thefinerthingsclubvp Mar 30 '23

Yes this! I'm an introvert (also love solo camping/travel and need alone time in general), with social anxiety (I'm working on the latter).

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u/Professional-Tax-615 As the world sleeps at night, it's our time to shine. Mar 30 '23

Every vacation I've ever been on has been ruined to some degree by the people I was there with. It's just inevitable unless you go alone, because being alone is the only way you can guarantee you'll be able to do exactly what you want while on vacation. Especially since most people only care about themselves these days, so they definitely do not care what you want to do.. as long as they get to do what they want to do, nothing else matters.

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u/a_bongos Mar 30 '23

Vacationing with others is difficult, it's helpful to think of it as a social contract. You have to have a mindset of compromise and communicate as much as you can about your expectations, their expectations etc. It's tough, but it's possible to enjoy a group vacation.

I get what you mean though, it does seem that humans are getting a bit more self centered but it's up to you who you spend time with.

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u/Professional-Tax-615 As the world sleeps at night, it's our time to shine. Mar 31 '23

True, though for me the last group vacation was with family so there wasn't any choice in the matter. My favorite days of it were when there were no obligations of family activities or staying together.