I have a lot of respect for people who can hang out by themselves. Personally, if I don’t have at least six prolonged solid social interactions a week that have nothing to do with work, I will shrivel up. I have to be social, and I have to talk to strangers. I love nothing more than going to a bar and talking to people on their phones because they have nobody to talk to. I’ve been that girl, alone at a bar with nobody to talk to, and striking up a conversation with a stranger makes both of our nights exceptionally better. 

I know that some people are turned off by people who are super earnest and talkative with strangers, and I totally get that. If you’re one of those people, I hope you enjoy going out nestled in the loving embrace of your friend group or sitting at home enjoying these random memes in solitude. Either works!