I like people. No, really, I do. But sometimes it's best to deal with them in small doses. Too much of a good thing always turns into a negative, anyway. We only eat one slice of pie for dessert, because any more than that would make us gluttonous and/or sick. Well, people are like pie, it's just that most of them are way less tasty (except for
Olivia Wilde, apparently).
However, for all you social butterflies who would denounce such a withdrawn attitude, I'll have you know that there's a method to my madness. Being a little anti-social is essential to keeping my sanity. Here's a few reasons for staying in, now and then:
-People. Are. NUTJOBS. - Though this is the most basic reason, it's also the most important. Whether it's your family, party girls, frat boys, sports fans, musicians, or any number of other types, on a long enough time scale - you'll start to notice all the little things you don't like about people. Keeping your distance now and then is necessary to maintaining your mental and physical health, as well as the quality of your relationships.
-21st Century Partying = Shitshow - There is no social event that is more annoying than the modern college party. Do I understand the appeal of letting loose and having a few drinks at the end of a long week? Absolutely. Partying isn't a bad thing. Rather, it's the people who think that partying equates to throwing decency, caution and their liver to the wind that make them an increasingly aggravating form of socialization.
Partying so hard that you begin to think peeing on someone's leg is OK, or that it's cool to dry hump some random guy in the hallway, well, it just seems like overkill. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for exhibitionists, but if you're gonna do it, you'd better be hot. Best to enjoy these things sparingly.
-Dwelling in your own personal world can be fun. - We all have things that we like to do when we're alone. Personally, I like to play guitar and read, among other things. Maybe you like to knit, or write slash fan-fiction about Kirk and Spock. Either way, saying no to people once in a while gives you an opportunity to focus on things that make you, and you alone, happy - things that don't necessarily involve shots, short skirts and shame.
-It gives you an air of mystery. - It's better to come across as a bit of a puzzle to people, rather than having everyone know you're the guy who was caught running around campus, jingle-jangling his dingle-dangle near the girl's dorm. Go to every other party, instead of all of them. Create a little interest among the girls. After all, you'll run out of material way more quickly if you make an appearance at every event. Better to have people asking about who
you are, than asking about your questionable behavior.
-It'll make you seem smart. - If you spend some of that extra alone time at the library, or just hitting the books in general, other people will get the point that you're serious about your education, and will likely respect you for it. That's not to say that overly social party people aren't intelligent, but every second you spend NOT doing a keg-stand is a point in your brain's favor.
What are some other good reasons to be slightly anti-social?
Comments (52)
People just get boring after a while :/
I like being kida anti-social :]
And yeah it defo does make ya seem mysterious :] cool x
I like being kinda anti-social for most of those reasons, and it's just me. But I'm too anti-social. Got 0 friends. That's when you know you're too anti-social!
I'm an anti- social person in real life, but not on the internet (as much). I have witnessed the benefits and the downside to it both. Having more "me" time can be awesome.
i totally agree on some of those things!
Oh gosh. I didn't realize there were all these perks-- I'm slightly anti-social without even trying.
1- You won't be on the verge of dropping out of school.
I agree. I'm naturally introverted, though.
It's fun in my own world. You guys might have to pay for admission, though.
Depending on others for entertainment all the time its stupid. Enjoying your alone time can be nice, it doesn't necessarily have to mean you're a loner. It gives you an opportunity to find fun things to do by yourself instead of being bored.
After all, "boring people are easily bored." Interesting people always find something to be interested in.
I pretty much hate college parties. I'll go to them if I have a bunch of good friends with me and some of the frats are really, really nerdy and I fit in.
but...drinking at frat party<drinking with best friends while sitting on the couch or the porch.
I like staying in time to time...I like to sit in my imagination or write music...or just curl up with someone and talk about a whole bunch of nothing.
My roommate goes to college parties just about every night...I think that's pretty lame...but of course she thinks she pretty popular though.
It'll make you seem smart
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Like what Abraham Lincoln once stated, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."
A lot of Xangans have some sort of social problem. Me being one of them, Lol.
Say, most people I know from high school just can't stand being themselves. They have to be up-to-date with new slang, they have to pretend to be disgusted or offended over little things, and are shallow.. etc.
But let me remind you- Not every socially inept person is great. There are anti-social people who have their brain set in such a way that killing is no problem. You know? I'm getting way off subject. aksldjgkl
I must admit I'm more anti social compared to my friends and cousins... however, It allows me to have time by self and just relax a bit..also let's my mind wander in my own thoughts. haha.. what i dislike about being one, is a lot of people can look down at you. and sometimes can lower the self confidence even more..
Agreed on all points, especially the first two. Yes, I admit I am introverted and anti-social. I have tried to put an end to this attitude by approaching others and being more approachable, but I always end up at the starting point or make things worse. There seems to be something missing... lol What to do?
Although I agree with this post... look up the definition of anti-social.
It's got it's downsides. People think I'm anti-social, stuck up, and too quiet. But really I'm just easy going and introverted.... Oh well.
The most attractive girls tend to be antisocial. At least, in my experience.
yes, but the thing is, where can i find more of us slightly anti-social people? lol. totally agree with everything you said!
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HA!! Brilliant!! I'm very very anti-socail.. But I don't mean to be. And yes it does make you much more mysterious, my girl-friend I believe finds it rather scary that I'm so anti-socail. She is always saying that I'm to mysterious aswell. But yes I'm very anti-socail, its actaully come to the point where, I have no friends... I don't go out at all, unless its to go to work, hows that. I really need a new case of a LIFE!!! My girl-friend is my life now, she is the only person that I do see, and I even find it hard to comunicate with her, at times.. I am a hermit, I'll sit in my room all day if I'm not working. Oh yeah I'll text the missus and thats about all. She is my socail life :).. There's pretty much not one moment that I'm not thinking or talking to her. But being anti-socail at times is YES!! a very good thing, but just remember to GET!! back out, otherwise you'll end up like this little hermit here, with no socail skills. I'm fine over texting, and internet, just very shitty in person!!
Being anti-social is better than being socially-awkward.
Baww..
- Kunoichi