open thread

OPEN THREAD: Are You An Introvert Or An Extravert? Let's All Take The Myers-Briggs Personality Test!

Does anyone NOT like taking personality tests?
Lesley in
Fun, open thread, myers-briggs, personality quiz, introversion, extroversion

May 9, 2013 at 2:00pm | 602 comments

issues

NO, I DIDN'T GET STOOD UP BY A DATE, I'm Just Eating In A Fancy Restaurant By Myself -- Is That Weird?

Yeah, so I spent a lot of money to eat by myself in an unfamiliar restaurant in a city where I don't live. And it was great.
Lesley in
Relationships, issues, solitude, introversion, introvert, delicious delicious food

May 8, 2013 at 2:30pm | 164 comments

dating

I'm Just A Girl Who Cain't Say No (To Hangouts)

I'm a confirmed extrovert who desperately needs some tips on becoming an introvert for the sake of my sanity (and everyone else's).
Kate Conway in
Relationships, dating, extroversion, FOMO, i am bad at priorities, introversion, time management, writing

Aug 8, 2012 at 4:00pm | 68 comments

i am totally hopeless at being normal

How (Not) to Make (Painfully Awkward) Small Talk

More reasons I should live out my life in a dark room and only communicate with other humans via the Internet.
Lesley in
Relationships, I am totally hopeless at being normal, introversion, nerdery, small talk

Apr 24, 2012 at 2:00pm | 101 comments

am i doing this right?

How I (Mostly) Manage Reverse Culture Shock

Don’t pay any attention to the panic-stricken woman in the boutique dressing room. I just forget what it’s like to deal with helpful salespeople.
Brittany in
Issues, am I doing this right?, first world problems, introversion, reverse culture shock, sales clerks, shopping

Feb 13, 2012 at 1:00pm | 54 comments