“Though it remains difficult to believe, someday we will be able to gather in each other’s houses again.”— Katie Heaney, thecut.com
“People think mathematicians aren't very sociable But I think they're pretty good at integrating”— PMMEANUMBER1-10, reddit.com
“Every gathering has its moment. As an adult, I distract myself by trying to identify it, dreading the inevitable downswing that is sure to follow. The guests will repeat themselves one too many times, or you'll run out of dope or liquor and realize that it was all you ever had in common.”— David Sedaris, amazon.com
“To keep the conversational ball rolling, make an effort to ask the other party what his point of view or opinions are. Not only is this polite, you might learn something valuable in the process.”— Peter W. Murphy, amazon.com
“They feel really uncomfortable during dinners or social events where everyone they are spending time with is on the phone.”— Kim Quindlen, thoughtcatalog.com
“They aren’t going to go out of their way to meet new people, but once you become a part of their life, they aren’t going to let you go. They’re going to treat you like family.”— Holly Riordan, thoughtcatalog.com
“Sometimes I think 'I need to think before I speak' and then other times I think 'I shouldn't leave the house or interact with people ever.'”— Anna Kendrick, twitter.com
“Old souls, like introverts, would rather focus their social energy on people they can have deep conversations with and they loathe being pressured to socialize more or make more friends.”— Koty Neelis, thoughtcatalog.com
“'Hello' is the appropriate way to indicate you're open to a social engagement. Unless, however, you're approaching a weasel. Then I believe the proper signal is just to offer him your hindquarters.”— Lorelai Gilmore, amazon.com
“I answered the door to the postman wearing my doge t-shirt and he said "nice meme!" and winked at me I feel violated time to burn the shirt.”— Dan Howell, twitter.com