I dislike the introvert stereotype. Extroversion / introversion is not a dichotomy. It is a spectrum that we all exist on, and sometimes our position of the spectrum changes depending on our situation or our mood. Some days I feel very outgoing and social; other days, I just want to stay home and not talk to or see anybody.
Next time somebody says something like, “Oh, aren’t you shy!,” respond with, “Oh, sorry, sometimes I forget tha people can be uncomfortable with silence.”
There is someone else there besides Carl. The lights are on. Somebody put up the signs, made the coffee, set out cups and snacks, and arranged the chairs.
Curiously, on the Meyers-Briggs introversion / extroversion scale, I came up an X which is someone right in the middle. Large crowds neither energize nor enervate me. They are just crowds in which I am immersed.
I don’t need to follow the usual multi-step plan organizations like that offer to “integrate” you back into “normal” society. I get along fine with family, friends and even strangers. I just need me time to unwind and get ready ready for the next round. And the larger the group, the soon I need it.
This reminds me of something Johnny Carson mentioned on The Tonight Show; he held up a newspaper advertisement for a meeting of agoraphobics, and commented, “Who’s going to show up?”
Introverts don’t need to have meetings, we enjoy our own company and can entertain ourselves. I feel sorry for people who do not enjoy being alone and have to be with someone, anyone, to be happy.
Apparently, lots of actors are introverts; introverts, so I was told when studying psychology, push themselves to ‘act out’ – be the life of the party.
rmremail 30 days ago
That’s not realistic – Introverts aren’t necessarily shy. They would show up to the meeting.
They just wouldn’t say anything.
fretlessman71 30 days ago
I can have a solitary meeting at home, thanks. Not shy, just don’t feel the need for a dozen people’s company. Ever.
Richard S Russell Premium Member 30 days ago
Actually, Carl was showing up for the meeting of Procrastinators Anonymous, scheduled for the same room from 3 to 5.
Bilan 30 days ago
This is a test. This is only a test. If you showed up, you failed.
cracker65 30 days ago
I can relate. The noise of people talking and not saying anything is annoying.
PraiseofFolly 30 days ago
Finally, Carl has a good chance to win at a round of “musical chairs.”
bbenoit 30 days ago
Hmmmm, I.A. is A.I. spelled backwards…
dogbreath84 30 days ago
The seats should face the other way. Introverts avoid others’ gazes.
junkcity 30 days ago
Please learn what an introvert really is, I’m tired of the cliches.
Mainesailah Premium Member 30 days ago
I’ve long wondered how Wiley chooses the names of the characters for each strip. Hmm….
Count Olaf Premium Member 30 days ago
He’s not anonymous. His name is Carl. Hiii Car.
phritzg Premium Member 30 days ago
The ability to be invisible in a crowd is a gift, not a disorder.
The Lone Panda & Tonto 30 days ago
I wanted to join a group for Paranoids…but, no one would tell me where they met.
Droptma Styx 30 days ago
They came, they drank up all the decaf, they left.
mindjob 30 days ago
They came early and left, being overwhelmed by the crowd
dalemcginnis 30 days ago
I like being an introvert. I don’t need a support group
Retrac Premium Member 30 days ago
So starts Carl’s new life of the extrovert.
Earnestly Frank 30 days ago
Reminds me of Customs Officers Without Borders…
ladykat 30 days ago
That would be me.
Saturn49 30 days ago
I dislike the introvert stereotype. Extroversion / introversion is not a dichotomy. It is a spectrum that we all exist on, and sometimes our position of the spectrum changes depending on our situation or our mood. Some days I feel very outgoing and social; other days, I just want to stay home and not talk to or see anybody.
anomaly 30 days ago
Grab a cup of coffee and find a nice closet.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member 30 days ago
Next time somebody says something like, “Oh, aren’t you shy!,” respond with, “Oh, sorry, sometimes I forget tha people can be uncomfortable with silence.”
batesmom7 30 days ago
Introvert-inclined folks can make effective leaders because they observe more and develop insights into personnel, etc.
marilynnbyerly 30 days ago
Get a few more chairs in his living room, and he won’t even have to travel.
cpietran Premium Member 30 days ago
I love it when Wiley uses the name Carl!
mistercatworks 30 days ago
The best thing is that he won’t be expected to call them up and ask what happened.
Tootsie Premium Member 30 days ago
monya_43 30 days ago
There is someone else there besides Carl. The lights are on. Somebody put up the signs, made the coffee, set out cups and snacks, and arranged the chairs.
christelisbetty 30 days ago
IA, is along with Clint Eastwood, have arranged a presidential debate.
locake 30 days ago
No introverts would go to a 4 hour meeting. 1 1/2 hours is my limit for being around people.
TexTech 29 days ago
Curiously, on the Meyers-Briggs introversion / extroversion scale, I came up an X which is someone right in the middle. Large crowds neither energize nor enervate me. They are just crowds in which I am immersed.
Buoy 29 days ago
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6turtle9 29 days ago
He’s got seven of his best friends right there.
chain gang charlie 29 days ago
I was thought to be SHY,,,I was merely conceited, self centered and arrogant…..still am….
eddi-TBH 29 days ago
I don’t need to follow the usual multi-step plan organizations like that offer to “integrate” you back into “normal” society. I get along fine with family, friends and even strangers. I just need me time to unwind and get ready ready for the next round. And the larger the group, the soon I need it.
del_grande Premium Member 29 days ago
This reminds me of something Johnny Carson mentioned on The Tonight Show; he held up a newspaper advertisement for a meeting of agoraphobics, and commented, “Who’s going to show up?”
locake 29 days ago
Introverts don’t need to have meetings, we enjoy our own company and can entertain ourselves. I feel sorry for people who do not enjoy being alone and have to be with someone, anyone, to be happy.
keenanthelibrarian 29 days ago
Apparently, lots of actors are introverts; introverts, so I was told when studying psychology, push themselves to ‘act out’ – be the life of the party.
Fliptak 29 days ago
Would be funnier if the chairs were all facing outward.
buflogal! 29 days ago
It would be realistic to have comfy seats around the periphery of the room.
c141starlifter 27 days ago
the difference between an introverted and extroverted computer science engineer is…….The extrovert looks at your shoes when he is talking to you.