Published By: Sanjukta

How to socialize when you’re an introvert

Socialize. Small talk. *shudders in introvert*

Anyone with a private life who thrives best at home or with close friends will know the agony of mandatory parties. When it comes to an introvert, socializing only drain them of social energy rather than entertaining and making them friendly and outgoing. Going out, making new friends aren’t something they look forward to. Social events, parties, dinner get together aren’t a cup of tea for introverted individuals.

Even though it is possible to dodge social events altogether, there’s always that wedding, that office party where showing up is something you have to do. So here are a few tips on how to socialize when you’re an introvert.

Wear a conversation starter accessory

Great way to drive focus to the accessory and is also great for conversation starters. Be it a bracelet, a statement earpiece, funky sunglasses or anything that is quirky and uncommon, so people are drawn to it. You could also start a conversation with someone complementing their accessory

Go out even and especially when you don’t feel like it

Even though you had made plans but now when the time has come you might feel like not attending the party and socialize. Eve though its tempting to decline events cause of social anxiety, the way to rid oneself of it is to go out. Sometimes the way to get rid of it is to just do it.

Go with a friend

Go socializing with a friend who enjoys loud people, socializing. That way you won’t be left standing there with a stale conversation waiting for the other people to keep the conversation going. Let your friend lead the conversation while you can offer input when you want to.

Be the helper to the host

Not finding like minded people? In times like these another way to feel involved when you feel like a fool coming out to socialize is to follow the host to help them. The host will appreciate the extra pair of hands to pass drinks and food around.

Don’t carpool to the place

This is more like setting up the escape route. If you carpool to the place, you’ll have to wait for everyone to be ready to leave. Take your own convenience. You can leave the party with a “I have early day tomorrow” and leave solo.

Know where you can recharge

Find yourself a room, a quiet patio chair, a balcony, a roof – anyplace in the party where you can excuse yourself to when you feel the social battery running out. Take some time off people in the place and go back when you’re ready.