What does it mean to be antisocial, and how does it differ from simply being shy or introverted?
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Antisocial — actively avoids social situations/people
Shy — a person with difficulty engaging in social situations. They likely will not volunteer responses without knowing the person well.
Introverted — a person for whom social interactions are draining. Introverts need time alone to recuperate after dealing with people.
Some describe me as antisocial, but I would not consider myself to be–I do not avoid social situations because I dislike people. I have a bit of shyness–I am unlikely to be the person who initiates a social interaction. I am an extremely strong introvert–social situations leave me very drained.
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