10 Things I Say Vs. What I Actually Mean as an Introvert at a Party
What I ask: “Where’s your bathroom?” What I mean: “I’ve only been here for 20 minutes but I already need somewhere quiet to dissociate.”
Author: Gracie Beaver-Kairis
I’m an introverted and highly sensitive humor and fiction writer based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I hold a BA in Japanese from the University of Oregon and an MS in Organizational Leadership from University of Colorado. My work has been published in McSweeneys, The Hard Times, and many other outlets. You can read more of my work on my website, GracieBeaverKairis.com, or find me on Twitter @beaverkairis.