Introverted Mingler Pillows

'As long as I stand here I'm safe. . . no stress. . . no pressure. . . no need to impress. . . I can just relax and be who I am. . .'

It's not considered drinking alone if the cat is at home.

'You can social network me behind my ears if you like.'

'Openly sobbing, or non-openly sobbing?'

'Before you go, introduce yourself, so that I know who you were...'

'Somehow it just doesn't seem worth it for a one man business.'

People I've Met At Parties Whose Names I've Forgotten

"Hi, my name is Daniel. And I am Thor..."

"I know you hate these parties. Just do your best to blend in."

"In this YouTube tutorial, I'm going to show you how to be alone with yourself."

Ouija Bored

"Actually, I don't know anybody here. I was just passing the house when I heard all the fun."

"I love summer."

"It's the break room, Ed. There are people in there, too. I know it's hard, after all that time working from home, but you're going to have to start getting used to them again."

'Yes, well, in my practice patients are encouraged to express their feeling to the fullest.'

'Remember when we used to call them Wallflowers? The new term is Mingleberries.'

Three Bland Mice

Hi-I'm Dave. Hi-I'm off limits.

I'm no good at small talk

"Mostly been praising Krishna a lot."

I HEART & MISS STRANGERS

Person is hiding behind book entitled 'Coping with shyness'.

Hiding in a cupboard for a few hours helped Tom survive the festive season.

The Yoga Center. Positions available.

"Ignore everyone."

"I love it here. No one ever makes eye contact."

"I don't know anybody here but the hostess - and, of course, in a deeper sense, myself."

"Your signs didn't work, Harold."

"So I take it you won't be going to the staff Christmas party!"

'Society of hermits'

"I HATE public speaking! Whenever I'm in front of an audience, I freeze like a... Well, you get the picture."

"...And for heaven's sake, Brian, do try to be a bit more sociable at this party."

"Word is he's from Earth, but too embarrassed to admit it."

"The loser must engage in small talk."

"Attention seeker"