Don’t be soirée: The introvert’s guide to enjoying a party
Parties are hard work for introverts. Here’s how to prep and actually enjoy a chill night out with (gasp!) lots of people
The party crowd would never understand. Introverts don’t hate you. They’re not upset. They don’t lack social skills. They’d just rather be alone than with an endless throng of people. They regret nothing.
Dr Sujatha Rajamani, consultant psychiatrist at Hyderabad’s KIMS Hospital, says that introversion and extroversion exist on a spectrum. “Introverts tend to be more reserved and reflective. Extroverts feel energised by socialising and ponder less.”
This is why a party, even a small one, can seem like a huge undertaking. Social batteries need to be charged beforehand. Bandwidth must be shored up. Here’s how to fill up the tank.
