Ironically, I love hosting parties. Because when you're the host, it's incredibly easy to control the level of interaction by excusing yourself to go check on something in the kitchen. So much easier than being a guest with nothing to do except talk!
Now, this would be the perfect time for a swear word.
Kaylee ,'Jaynestown'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jessica - Feb 26, 2013 10:53:40 am PST #12871 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Atropa - Feb 26, 2013 10:54:58 am PST #12872 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I think all of those introverts are needed to balance you out!
We do joke that I'm everyone's stunt extrovert. It's also why I was quasi-promoted to Terminology Czarina at work: I have no problems wandering around the office and asking the developers WHY they think that's the best term for that thing.
P.M. Marc - Feb 26, 2013 10:55:52 am PST #12873 of 30001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Much like Jess, though I have Scripts for Having to Talk, I tend to be quiet in the hair chair. I tell my stylist that it's because I trust her, which is true. She does a great job, can talk if she feels like it, and I feel no real need to chatter back.
And she's been doing my hair for about two years now.
P.M. Marc - Feb 26, 2013 10:57:05 am PST #12874 of 30001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Ironically, I love hosting parties. Because when you're the host, it's incredibly easy to control the level of interaction by excusing yourself to go check on something in the kitchen. So much easier than being a guest with nothing to do except talk!
BRAIN TWIN!
Seriously, I told my therapist this! Also, if I'm doing something concrete and useful, like making pancakes for a brunch, I am satisfying people without having to interact!
Atropa - Feb 26, 2013 10:59:03 am PST #12875 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Whereas I dislike hosting parties. Too much stuff to do! Things to arrange! Not enough time to talk to people!
§ ita § - Feb 26, 2013 11:02:51 am PST #12876 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I don't want to talk about sexual harassment with strangers. I find the conversation disturbing...HR!
flea - Feb 26, 2013 11:05:51 am PST #12877 of 30001
information libertarian
Having small children is also an excellent party strategy for introverts. You can be so busy making sure they get fed and don't injure themselves or others that you don't have to talk to any new people!
Amy - Feb 26, 2013 11:09:50 am PST #12878 of 30001
Because books.
Jessica, the books could GET WET! Huge design flaw. But awesome tub.
Also, if I'm doing something concrete and useful, like making pancakes for a brunch, I am satisfying people without having to interact!
I've seen you do that!
tommyrot - Feb 26, 2013 11:09:58 am PST #12879 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Made it home OK. It only took an extra 20 minutes. But I did nearly get stuck trying to drive up a slippery hill--the traction control was on continuously for a minute as I climbed the hill at about 2 mph. (I kept on wanting to press harder on the gas pedal, but when the traction control is already on, more gas doesn't do anything.)
SuziQ - Feb 26, 2013 11:16:59 am PST #12880 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Having small children is also an excellent party strategy for introverts.
Heh, buffistas who have met me in meat space have met my children for this very reason.