I don't view myself like that.

Real OP I hate it when psych words are thrown around like crazy when they’re not as they seem

I actually think the buzzword “antisocial” absolves people of being s***ty. I used introvert since it’s a word we’re familiar with. I’m using introvert for those who are shy and don’t mind company here and there but nervous to initiate or feel comfortable being alone.

It’s just that I’ve met quite a few people who seemed like I could relate to and ended up not even being able to talk to them because they genuinely thought anyone who talked to them was a bother. Which hey, if a person doesn’t wanna be bothered cool but to take on the name of being antisocial isn’t healthy

but often times sociopaths appear to be super social and easy to talk to off rip

being antisocial or an introvert does not mean youre “basically a sociopath” fam

As much as I would like the world to work like that, it absolutely does not and probably won’t ever.

Every attitude is a situational attitude. We’re all unique beings with unique experiences and reactions, whether it be immediate or long term, to those experiences. I don’t have much more to say because like I said’ it’s impossible to tell what someone has gone through.

I’ve been through multiple phases in my life with various opinions and levels of trust in people, and coming from first hand experience, no, sometimes it’s not that easy to be polite.

I’m grateful to have healed to a point to be able to return to my warm disposition, but there are tons of factors that could explain someones day to day attitude. It’s impossible to judge unless you know the full story.

Me personally, if my kindness is met with venom that isn’t an immediate threat, i’m giving them space and going on about my day. Or lending a non-judgemental ear if it’s possible.

I feel you OP. I also am a very friendly guy and have no problem striking up a conversation with a stranger -- people have actually said it's a surprisingly good trait.

I go out to bars or lounges and like to chill out with some pool or a nice cocktail, and will talk to people.

But at the same time, I still don't let any and everyone into my atmosphere. That one or maybe even two nights I'm out that week and the rest I'm alone at home with my thoughts, so you have to weed out the people who will just give you negative energy and offset your mood for the night.

No loud people, no obnoxious drunks, no childish people, etc. If I'm not feeling something at a table, I'll just walk away and do some other s*** -- I probably came there alone or with a friend who is elsewhere anyways.

I understand, I’ll keep that in mind.

What If I'm just bad at talking to people

I always despised when people bragged about being “antisocial” (when the term they’re supposed to be using is asocial) because 10/10 times they are pretty damn popular

Word, lotta people be saying "I'm antisocial" as an excuse for being a******s. You not antisocial Becky you just want an excuse not to perform basic acts of human decency .

hey man relax

Nah I don’t fw people like that

I don't have the greatest self-image and I already know I don't always make the best impression on people. That's just how it is.

what if im both

I'm an introvert who also works at a shoe store so socializing isn't a problem I simply don't have a need for attention and keep to myself when I can but in no way am I antisocial which I feel like is a serious problem of not communicating with general society well

Real s*** you can see through people so easily when they try too hard to make a good first impression