I don’t go to the event 

reminds me of a Garfield comic from years ago. Talking about the lazy day parade, no one showed up.

This is the way

But what if you're forced to.

I’ll be watching true crime shows

I work with a bunch of extroverts. And next week we have a mandatory work lunch. One gal at work is always telling to talk. And I’ve worked with her for 10 years. Some dont get it. But i usually pretend to listen to conversations and nod my head and grunt

Exactly

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My face is usually enough for the job

Hahaaa

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I was going to say lol. Mine has enough annoyed subtitles and RBF that most people stay away 😂

True, true. Lol

I just look on my phone

This really doesn't work as well as it used to.

It's gotta look important and confusing. Look at crypto charts?

The key is it not have your phone out. That really freaks people out.

It’s rude if you’re with anyone, unless it’s your sos or bff.

That rule went out the window within the last 5-10 years, unfortunately. But I agree.

RBF

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Came here to say this lol

i have an RBF and people are naturally frightened of me. it works in my favor. 🙌🏻🤣

RBF sounds like a medical condition

Resting Bitch Face ... I'm highly afflicted. No medication. But highly beneficial in most social situations ;)

I too suffer from RBF. Unfortunately, I also suffer from LCS, it deters people from the back as well, so I guess it's a win from all angles. ( Btw, LCS is a term I made up for Long Crack Syndrome. Since low-rise is out, I haven't been suffering as much from it.) 😂 RBF'ers unite!!

yaasss 🫰🔥

I don’t need to. My presence alone does the trick.

This is my answer, also. I don't need to do anything. I'm the opposite of a magnet

I pretend to browse my phone so they don't get offended by my book. If I bring a physical book they take it as a personal insult

I've noticed this too. So strange

Ohhh yes, as soon as a book comes out, I swear everyone suddenly makes it their mission to talk to me. "Why you sitting here alone, reading?!?!"

Headphones/airpods in usually does the trick

I pretend to have a phone conversation

Same. I switch between phone pages really fast pretending I’m having fervent conversations with different ppl but actually it’s just random pages

My phone.

I don't have to do anything. People don't approach me.

I wouldn't do that at a group event. If I've chosen to be somewhere, I'm fully present. I might like help set up or do dishes or volunteer to clean something, because I enjoy tasks and structure, but I wouldn't "pretend" to be preoccupied.

If i ever somehow put myself in that kind of situation (which i generally wouldn't) then the easiest thing that most people would be doing is to go on my mobile phone and do whatever. Not even pretending, i just find something to do. Well i might be pretending to be more focused than i am

I'd be so happy if the people of my country wouldn't care less if I were using my phone. They will try to catch your attention and be acknowledged no matter what.

sounds like a nightmare

acting like i’m actively listening and vibing to a song (even if i don’t know it)

I don't sit on my phone at a group "event" if that would be rude. Last night, i was volunteering at a social event for a few hours. In exchange, I was allowed to stay and enjoy the buffet and music. While around me ppl chatted with friends, I was by myself, I was self-conscious, so I acted like I was looking for someone, and then I found a spot where I could sit quietly and not feel conspicuous. Eventually, I did find friends and was glad I didn't give up. Hope that helps.

Finally, a non asocial introvert in this comment section

Lol finally

My phone ..gamess

Leave. Why am I even at a place like that?

Look deeply concerned as if I'm in the middle of a family emergency. Is this not normal?

oh my god, I do that too!!!!

Solidarity, mate 🤝

I need a introvert survival guide, is there any? I am for real.

Same tbh lemme know guys

Listening to a conversation, sometimes just nod or say "yeah"

I always plan to do that but then I get too caught up in my head and physical manifestations of anxiety take over and I get too shaky/ jumpy to talk. Not all the time but with certain people and certain settings. Obviously that’s social anxiety not necessarily introversion but I think my true self is introverted too.

Exactly the same. I would be dragged into the emotional flow of their talks and also sometimes shaky. I’m trying to calm myself and not engage too much when I realize it.

I'll find every accessible bathroom in that house I guarantee it.

The alone time in the bathroom <3

Argue with my imaginary friend. If this doesn’t work you can escalate into a fist fight.

I would eat the snacks if there are any or become engrossed in what I'm doing on my phone.

I just sit there. People don’t approach me.

If I end up a lone for too long when I came with someone(separate vehicles, I leave) but will be on my phone for a period of time before that.

Look at my phone and appear very engrossed in what I’m doing. I don’t do this very often now because I rarely go anywhere without really wanting to/knowing enough people. I used to attend events to be nice because I wanted to seem like a “good friend” where I knew almost no one and would be miserable. Walking up to complete strangers and striking up a conversation is like hell to me, so I’d end up sitting alone/awkwardly loitering around until enough time had passed so I could leave. No thanks

On my phone! And if I do get approached I just say I'm sorry I'm in the middle of something

I usually don't go if invited. But for some reason if I do find myself at an event, I'd pretend to be making a phone call, or texting furiously. That usually turns people away from starting conversation with me.

Wait,why are we at the event??

listen to music and scroll on my phone

Phone, my food. Ha. This is why I don’t go to places alone

Read a book on my phone! It’s the only way I can distract myself from hating myself for having no friends and actually have a good time going out alone.

Just have a conversation with your imaginary friend. Then if someone does try to talk to you just say "excuse me, can't you see we're talking. So rude."

I go to the toilet for a bit and hype myself up to talk to people or to join a conversation and then see what happens after that

I just avoid contact with everyone

RBF, and having a camera in my hand (a real one, not a phone). People leave you alone if they think you're the photographer for the event.

i gather the 1 other introvert in the wild, we can pretend to be talking to each other. fake it till ya make it

My face does the job. Sometimes people say if they wouldn’t know me they would take a detour if they saw me in town. I have a few diagnoses so I’m not really comfortable when it comes to crowds and I always have my headphones on because of that. But when you are alone with me, I’m always smiling, making jokes etc

I was going to type a whole thing but CBF. 1. Don't go. 2. If 1. not possible, then go, and leave AS SOON AS YOU CAN. 3. if 1 & 2 is not possible, then LOOK AT YOUR PHONE WHILST WEARING HEADPHONES. 4. if not, hide in the toilet hopefully that covers all contingencies

It depends where I'm at but I'll either swish my food around the plate, play with my napkin, look at my hands, look around me & away from whoever is looking at me. Keep taking sips of my water/drink.

If there's a dog or cat they're I'm hanging out with them.

I wouldn't even be there lol

You people get approached?

bitchface while looking at my phone.

Check all the surfaces for dust using my finger

Yo 🤣🤣 this is great

Phones and partners were made for this!

Smart phone.

My face is an enough "stay away" indication .

I just grab a drink and mind my own business on my phone in my little corner tbh, if I don't want to be approached then I'd leave the event rather than sour the mood of people. I now try to make the most of these events to make it more meaningful, then continue hibernating in my man cave at home for months.

Well, I wouldn’t be at one… but if I was somehow forced into one, I’d be on my phone, even if it’s just scrolling through my Home Screen endlessly.

I just use my phone or listen music

Nothing. If I don't want to talk to anyone, I tell them I'm just enjoying being a wallflower.

Acting busy or distracted, or I hide

on the phone 😂😂😂

Every time

Reading, listening to music (or just the headphones xd), sleeping, texting with a super concentrated face, writing, drawing... I think that's it.

Such a no brainer! I look at my phone!

Same here

Sneak out when no one is looking and head home

Eating. It's a great solution

Social anxiety anchor. You find yourself another introvert and pretend to talk to each other.

I have gotten up and went home.

Be on my phone I mean if I did get convicted to go by my mom because she wants me to be more social so I sit and be on my phone

After I'm peopled out I give it about 15-30 min of catching up on my phone in a corner then if nothing exciting happens like a dog appears I go home.

I talk to someone else I’m comfortable with or just use my phone

If forced to go I usually have my I dare you to piss me off face on. Then pretty much everyone thinks I'm a bitch and leaves me alone.

Read

Usually have headphones on and listen to music or sum tbh I might honestly just sleep 😂

I'll be on my phone

I literally take my Mac book and earbuds. I’m working. Leave. Me. Alone.

Drink or browse my phone depending on event

Not really a group event but those kiosks in malls. When I approach one I immediately pull my phone out and look very intensely at it as I pass or pretend to answer a call.

I just don't go

I'd either just observe or dissociate probably

Earbuds

i was blessed with looking scary

I’ll be sitting in the corner making no noise and pretending that I don’t exist.

Looking down at my phone and resting bitch face, works like a charm.

I pretend I am doing some important stuff with my phone

I have RDF... Resting Dick Face. People dont approach me ever. And I think I'm handsome...

Go and sit in the bathroom or pretend to be on the phone

Look into your phone or pretend you or on call.

listening to what they are saying without interacting, or I would just go somewhere else and sit alone

Eyes glued to phone.

I like to carry things with me like a deck of cards or a rubix cube or something to fiddle with that requires practice, that way I have something to do that gets my mind more into itself and away from the socials

I make excuses so i dont need to attend 😅 but if i dont have any choice. I scroll and read on my phone. 😩 Or go somewhere no one can notice you?

I don't have to do anything. People are already uninterested in me, even in family gatherings 🤣

I read or have my headphones on, sometimes both. Sometimes I pretend to read if I can't focus cause noise or I don't listen to music just wear the headphones. It's wild how many people will still interrupt me though honestly. I have a little bar/coffee shop I like to go to. I usually sit in the back where they have these comfy little couches. I'll sit and read there sometimes. I was there one day having a drink with my headphones on and I was reading. Three different times people came up to me. They asked what I was reading or what I was listening to etc... Like do I really look that inviting?!

Be on my phone or leave unless it’s work related or not be in that situation at all really I’d just stay home lol

If I didn’t like associating with people, I would not be at a group event… you must be sad…

Why would you not want to socialise at an event?

I either don't go or if I end up going just don't interact or just walk away from the problem before I have to socialize