Small Talk Survival Guide for Introverts [Exclusive Video]

#introvert #introverts

Writer: Michal Mitchell
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Sun Biscuit
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

[Psychgo]

Do you relate to being more of an introvert, extrovert or in between? Comment below.

[dragonwhisperer]

Silence doesn't always have to be filled. If you can show the other person you're comfortable in silence, then they will be too, and it won't be awkward. Great work on the video!

[datboi]

1. attempt to relax & meditate first 0:29
2. ask questions 1:17
3. ask follow-up questions 1:54
4. ask open-ended questions too 2:25
5. avoid only short responses 2:59
I hope I could help!

[kermity_lmao]

The video game theme in this video is a fun way to put these topics together.

[reve_catcger]

I'm distracted by these games loll they're so cute

[leilanibutler]

As an introvert, I don't really "dread" small talk, but I still dislike it. This video contained a few helpful tips that I didn't even think of trying before such as digging deeper into the conversation. Thanks so much for this advice Psych2go! Also, I like how you put this video in a game-like format. That looked so cool.

[Talkinglife]

Embrace your introversion. You're not a “broken extrovert” as some people and websites claim. ...

Don't wing it. ...

Build downtime into your busy day. ...

Hire the right people. ...

Avoid the crowd. ...

Attend large events strategically. ...

Listen to your body. ...

Find healthy ways to cope with stress

[Overlysarcasticfox]

Shit man I NEED THIS MORE THAN I WOULD LIKE TO ADMIT

[kirtu]

i needed this because physical school is coming soon and i’m really scared about my social skills because over lockdown and online school i got more and more introverted so this will help, thank you 💗

[vincem]

How I survive small talk. Ahem:

...

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"Mhmm"
"I see"
"I understand"
"Really?"
"Interesting"
"Fascinating"
"Wow"

Edit: Wow, thank you all for the likes!

[Aimdoo]

My problem is that I feel rushed when someone tries to talk to me, especially when I don't see it coming. My brain just overloads and I end up saying only yeses and noes, to which I immediately feel bad about afterwards. My convo preps always go down the drain.

[Stellar_Neoma]

Psy: You do have a soul... right? Right
Me: 👀

[rosewest]

I get so scared of being judged ..because the reality is I have depression and my life is boring ...so I really struggle with meeting new people

[Psychry]

Q: How to avoid small talk?
A: Ight, imma head out.

[cococow]

Extroverts be like: Wait..people actually HATE small talk?!

[xingyuzhao]

I'm actually going to a party tomorrow night for once. This came at the perfect time!

[iaganfoss]

Snapchatting my girlfriend is hell for me, i just resort to sarcasm and humor to avoid the awkward silence

[baguette]

Happy Halloween, everyone!
Thank you so much for this, I watched this at dance and I’m an introvert. I just made my fourth ever friend!

[Illette]

i hate it when like
"how r u doing?"
yes
"nice weather today isn't it?"
ok
and THEN THERE'S THAN AWKWARD SILENCE BECAUSE I MESSED UP

[dishamahesh]

How to avoid small talk ( IxTx version):
Person- (begins small talk)
IxTx- Either talk something interesting or go away.
Person- (leaves)