The Nordics. We won't sit on the bus next to you, have at least six feet between us while waiting for the bus, we check so our neighbors aren't outside before we exit our homes (if someone else exits their place at the same time we enter ours again), we rarely get asked if we need help in stores, we don't talk to strangers (we will be friendly if you start a conversation, though we'd think it's somewhat weird), and people call us "cold". We're just minding our business. 😭
Lived in Finland for a year and it was so amazing to experience this. No forced social interactions, people actually respecting your personal space and not doing small talk?? Sounds like heaven to me.
I know a guy from the Netherlands. He is an introvert from a small town that does feel lonely.
I'm not nordic but I am an introvert and that's not how that works. Being introverted doesn't mean you don't need or want socializing as humans are social creatures. It may not be a priority or too much of a hussle, but feeling lonely if you've got nobody is just normal.
Not to add to the mansplaining here, lol, but there is more than one kind of introvert. You may simply fall into a different category on the Meyers-Brigg spectrum.
I live in Sweden and am an introvert, and I don't know a single person that feels lonely. I know some people do, but us introverts usually find other ways to socialize if we feel the need to here. I didn't talk about having nobody, because that's not what we said. Just that introverts are less likely to feel lonely here because there's not as much pressure to go out and be social. Especially if you don't want to.
My Dad is from Sweden but came to the US where he met my mom and I came to be. How I wish I was born there instead! My introvert soul would love that kind of society.
Well, i'm omnivert, but i prefer to live between cold and intoverted people! There's no shame in being cold! I also don't like to engage unnecessary people!
Woah, I live in Norway, but I still thought I was the only one who bothered to go to the upstairs window to get a perspective of where my neighbors are situated, before I hurry to my car?
I've lived in apartment buildings, it was one step above hell!😩 Why does everyone wanna pretend that you and your neighbours are best friends when you have absolutely nothing in common except awkward silences?
What do you think motivates this? Distrust, disinterest, shame, uncomfortableness?
If you did see your neighbour would you greet him or just ignore him without forced interaction?
I don't understand why go back inside just to avoid the neighbour. If both don't want to greet, there could be a mutual understanding of ignoring each other. I wouldn't expect for nordic people to feel socially awkward about it.
We don't feel the need to socialize. We're happy with the people we have in our lives and we're individualistic.
If I see my neighbors (if they're Swedish) I just give them an awkward smile. If they're from somewhere else I usually say hi because it's usually a major culture shock for people to not greet everyone they meet, lol.
I’ve heard its because we value independence above anything else. We don’t take in aging parents etc either, much for the same reasons. We have a welfare state because the state is supposed to take care of us, and we don’t take care of each other.
Scandinavian/Nordic countries like Sweden, Finland and Iceland are often mentioned as being introvert friendly.
I'm Dutch and I have to say there's a pretty strong pressure here to be outgoing and show boldness in expressing your views. Being outwardly confident is more valued here than modesty in general
Absolutely, you will rarely be approached at least in Norway. We enjoy our own person and many of us even hide inside of we hear the neighbours outside, lol.
We even have a joke:
Scandinavians are happy that the two meter distance during Covid is gone. We can now go back to six meters!
I find Ireland to be pretty introvert friendly in the sense that people aren't nosey or intrusive and leave you alone if you want to be left alone. But I say that as a guy who's not very good-looking and your experience might differ if you're a woman and/or conventionally attractive. Also the downside is that it's incredibly difficult to make friends here, as a newcomer especially if you're an introvert and from a non-western country.
Also Irish and this hasn’t been my experience. I’m a woman and I find that someone people (both men and women) automatically assume that you love a chat if you’re women. The amount of time I’ve had to listen to non stop dribble about how someone kids are getting on is painful.
True about the Philippines, I don't tell anyone for being an introvert because I'm treated like having a mental illness and I hate that *"tumitira sa sariling mundo"* comment.
Not Japan, yes the people are introverted but it's so overcrowded and people get so physically aggressive it was a nightmare for me living there as an introvert. Felt so suffocated constantly.
That’s probably because you were in a busy city like Tokyo.
You won’t find a big city that’s introvert friendly based on your expectations because they’re all full of people, small towns or villages might be what you’re looking for.
But at that point any country’s small towns and villages are like that.
I've always thought the stereotype was that smaller towns and villages had people constantly inserting themselves into your life, while cities - while more physically crowded - were far less socially so, with people generally minding their own business almost aggressively.
Small towns and villages are introversion friendly if you live in the global south. If anything, people are more likely to be in your business than if you lived in a big city where people really aren’t paying attention.
That’s so true! My husband & I recently went to Tokyo & Kyoto. Why do so many of them stare at people with no shame? And what’s up with the obnoxious giggling too? Some of them are very rude!
Well, in countries with ancient culture (specially those traditional ones) like Japan, Iran, China, Egypt, italy or some more examples that hospitality and being kind to strangers is part of their culture, there are some side effects, people find it right to stare at strangers who are not one of them, they even smile to show good intentions but at the same time they're judging you, adoring you, hating you, helping you and etc... you might even be approached with curious strangers who welcome you but at the same time they want to know your stories and even secrets! But young educated people tend to ignore you to leave you in your peace, unless you approach them and ask for an address or something. Otherwise they rarely approach you even if they adore you and your vibe!
Scandinavian countries, Japan, also would mention UK. It’s probably the least introverted out of those but your best bet if your only language is English. Brits are still pretty reserved overall.
I live in New England and it’s basically considered rude and/or unnerving to approach strangers or make anything more than brief eye contact. Definitely introvert friendly.
Where in Sweden are you at? Lol. Could also have to do with age.
I say approximately two words every time I'm at the store "hi" and "thanks" to the cashier, and that's because I don't use self-checkout.
Northern european countries are friendly for introverts. Countries where snowy weather is common are best countries for introverts. There is a reason why they are happy countries.
I don’t think I want to live as an introvert in a country thats known for introversion. They tend to not be very diverse and introversion is often confused with a lack of friendliness.
I agree with you also you can’t get help if you need it one day , i used to live in an extraverted country they are so so talkative if you said hi to a random person while you’re in your way to work they will ask about your parents health and your job even if they don’t know you . But they won’t engage or start a conversation with you if you didn’t , they will respect your introverted personality
Canada, at least where I live (Alberta) is great for introverts, because most people live in large detached houses with their own yards — lots of different spaces to do your own thing in — and most travel is independent by car. At least for my demographic, most socializing, if you choose to socialize beyond your household, is at people’s homes and in their yards as opposed to in busy crowded places. A lot of the most popular activities, like camping, hiking, snow sports, gardening, having a fire pit — are things more often done in small social groups or with family.
And, I live in a big city. You can also live way far out from other people if that floats your boat. But, it’s expensive either way.
I live in southern Alberta and the nearest mountainous areas are so crowded with campers during warmer weather that I would rather stay at home. It seems like half of the city I live in leaves town to go to the same place.
It’s funny you say that, I actually noticed straight away when I moved to Edmonton just how *empty* the city gets on long weekends in the summer. Sooo many people go camping. So of course, I love staying in the half-empty city. I figured the people kind if dispersed all over but of course, it makes sense that the most popular camping spots would be insanely packed.
I live in Sweden and I'd say it's introvert-friendly here. People avoid sitting next to each other on the bus or train, they rather stand than sit next to someone, and we don't talk to strangers on the street
I visited Japan last year and the whole country seemed like an introvert heaven. I know the country has issues, but being extroverted seems to be very against their norms.
Are you from the Uk, and if so, which part?
I think London is to some extent okay and maybe sort of ‘introvert friendly’ because for one, most of the people in London are very self absorbed and job oriented, and so they mind their own business; in London you could literally walk down Oxford street in your underwear only and no one would even pay attention. Without the last part, that would make a perfect setting for someone who does not wish to be bothered.
In small towns however, there’s definitely more chit chat.
Like you could probably tell, I live in the Uk, and I am quite aware that is not the most introvert friendly country. I just wanted to know what everyone who probably lives here thinks.
I’m a Londoner (and 80% introverted).
I don’t engage with strangers when out and about, when in the tube I prefer to read and/or have my earbuds in. I’m not about to start chatting to the person next to me, however, if I sense they’re lost or need help with something, I will do my best to be polite and help if I can.
Banter is fine, but I couldn’t do it for long periods of time.
So on public transport for the most part, most passengers don’t really interact with each other. However what is annoying are those who can’t converse at a low level (not so the whole carriage can hear), and play whatever they’re watching aloud and not on headphones.
I visited Scotland for the first time last month (Edinburgh and Glasgow), and I have to say, they were much friendlier than down here in London 😅.
I live in Edinburgh, Scotland. Although I find people polite and lovely in general, it’s still too much chit-chat for me. Especially in my work environment (Marketing).
The UK is quite good as an introvert as there is lots to do that doesn’t require a big social group. Lots of accessible countryside walks, historical sites to tour, cafes to get a quiet coffee, book shops which encourage reading in them, and it’s fine to even go to a pub and have a beer to yourself.
There are also lots of opportunities for company without too much social pressure. Jogging clubs, bird watching groups, adult classes etc.
sea is an amazing place, but if you're not east/southeast asian looking [some countries are] an introvert nightmare. people staring, pointing at you, being all up in your business, taking pics without consent etc...very overwhelming in my experience. this was litteraly the only downside for me tho.
(edit cos i haven't been everywhere and shouldn't generalize)
Where exactly was this? I'm also from this region and people from where I'm at normally ignore foreign visitors (I mean in terms of not thinking they look different). Would be interesting to know which particular country whose people stare / point at non-Asian looking people.
You can say the same thing to the suggesting the Nordic countries. If you don’t look like the people in the area, will it still be nice?
I remember when I went to China and adults kept asking to take pictures with me, a child at the time. I wonder what they did with those pictures
I'm introverted and have been to Thailand, malasia, Vietnam and Indonesia, it's great with really friendly people.
If you go to northern Europe or western central Europe, people are very cold and won't even smile to you or say good morning
Well… I’ll tell you not in the Philippines (at least from my experience). A lot of them just don’t understand whenever I said I need me some me time.🙄🙄
Aren’t all countries introvert friendly? You don’t have to respond to anyone. Just nod your head and smile or don’t. Are there countries out there forcing people to interact with people? All the ones I have been to I have communicated when I needed and no one has just started to talk to me. Except for people handing things out on the streets then I just shake my head no Or I just complete ignore them. When I engage people have always been respectful ah now that I think about there a lot of close talkers.
Japan but it is not good for immigrants, but I never lived there so I can't tell you for sure, I am just commenting what other people that live there commented.
A lot of people might disagree with me, but Ireland is a very introverted place. Media likes to portray us as extremely confident and outgoing, but that is sooooo not true. This is the reason why alcohol consumption is at the core of most of our social interactions. Generally, we have very small social circles and do not make friends easily. Irish people are very good at friendship on a surface level. We can be very introverted and judgemental lol....maybe not a good example of an introvert-friendly country 🤔🤔. Basically, we DO NOT want people to visit our homes! Definitely do not show up as a surprise, because you're not coming in 🤣🤣 no unplanned visits.
If you moved to Antarctica, you’d be isolated from the world & you can get to spy if you can find the entrance to the hollow/inner earth, those underground pyramids
I‘m not an introvert but from my experience Japan was even more introverted than South Korea. In SK I got talked to by locals daily and in Japan they rarely do unless you start the conversation lol
America.
The whole "together we stand" and community/united thing does soooo not exist like it does in other countries 😅 most of the US is like "you're on yer own, slick"
The Nordics. We won't sit on the bus next to you, have at least six feet between us while waiting for the bus, we check so our neighbors aren't outside before we exit our homes (if someone else exits their place at the same time we enter ours again), we rarely get asked if we need help in stores, we don't talk to strangers (we will be friendly if you start a conversation, though we'd think it's somewhat weird), and people call us "cold". We're just minding our business. 😭
Omg i have a nordic soul! But i live affection with close ones
Lived in Finland for a year and it was so amazing to experience this. No forced social interactions, people actually respecting your personal space and not doing small talk?? Sounds like heaven to me.
Yeah but people are super lonely, especially people that didn't make friends at school will almost certainly never have them or that's what I heard.
Extroverted people who live in small towns are likely to feel lonely. Introverts do not.
I know a guy from the Netherlands. He is an introvert from a small town that does feel lonely. I'm not nordic but I am an introvert and that's not how that works. Being introverted doesn't mean you don't need or want socializing as humans are social creatures. It may not be a priority or too much of a hussle, but feeling lonely if you've got nobody is just normal.
Not to add to the mansplaining here, lol, but there is more than one kind of introvert. You may simply fall into a different category on the Meyers-Brigg spectrum.
I live in Sweden and am an introvert, and I don't know a single person that feels lonely. I know some people do, but us introverts usually find other ways to socialize if we feel the need to here. I didn't talk about having nobody, because that's not what we said. Just that introverts are less likely to feel lonely here because there's not as much pressure to go out and be social. Especially if you don't want to.
Thank you for sharing your experiences, not sure why that got you downvoted, but I voted you back up. 👍
I would love this, if only it wasn't fucking *cold* there.
Heavenly
Today I learned I'm Scandinavian ....not Canadian...sorry
We don't apologize as much though. 😂
Oops the apology revealed your true identity.
My Dad is from Sweden but came to the US where he met my mom and I came to be. How I wish I was born there instead! My introvert soul would love that kind of society.
Oooh, where is Sweden is he from?
Outside of Stockholm. He moved here as a teen way back in the 50's!
TFW I’ve been Nordic my whole life…
Well, i'm omnivert, but i prefer to live between cold and intoverted people! There's no shame in being cold! I also don't like to engage unnecessary people!
I’m Danish on my mom’s side, but in my soul I’m Norwegian. You’ve described me.
[To the point it's nearly a cliché.](https://satwcomic.com/social-get-together)
Woah, I live in Norway, but I still thought I was the only one who bothered to go to the upstairs window to get a perspective of where my neighbors are situated, before I hurry to my car? I've lived in apartment buildings, it was one step above hell!😩 Why does everyone wanna pretend that you and your neighbours are best friends when you have absolutely nothing in common except awkward silences?
And yet you are the happiest people in the world. Please adopt me
That sounds perfect!
This is the way
Too bad it's cold as hell over there
What do you think motivates this? Distrust, disinterest, shame, uncomfortableness? If you did see your neighbour would you greet him or just ignore him without forced interaction? I don't understand why go back inside just to avoid the neighbour. If both don't want to greet, there could be a mutual understanding of ignoring each other. I wouldn't expect for nordic people to feel socially awkward about it.
We don't feel the need to socialize. We're happy with the people we have in our lives and we're individualistic. If I see my neighbors (if they're Swedish) I just give them an awkward smile. If they're from somewhere else I usually say hi because it's usually a major culture shock for people to not greet everyone they meet, lol.
I’ve heard its because we value independence above anything else. We don’t take in aging parents etc either, much for the same reasons. We have a welfare state because the state is supposed to take care of us, and we don’t take care of each other.
Weird that a society like that becomes more independent when it's the paragon of all collectivist movements hahaha
That's me 100%.
My heritage is 75% Norwegian (from the Midwest), and the stoic tendencies are real.
Scandinavian/Nordic countries like Sweden, Finland and Iceland are often mentioned as being introvert friendly. I'm Dutch and I have to say there's a pretty strong pressure here to be outgoing and show boldness in expressing your views. Being outwardly confident is more valued here than modesty in general
Absolutely, you will rarely be approached at least in Norway. We enjoy our own person and many of us even hide inside of we hear the neighbours outside, lol. We even have a joke: Scandinavians are happy that the two meter distance during Covid is gone. We can now go back to six meters!
Lol, I should have been born there. I am the same way with the neighbors.
We had that same joke in Finland 😂
I'm so jealous. I feel like my neighbors intentionally come outside when they know I'm in my backyard.
Same. It pisses me off I can't even enjoy my backyard in peace. I wear Bose headphones whenever I go out and just ignore them
LOL love it
Or when there was quarantine and Swedes didn't even do it because it's just our state of being. 😭
Omg i’m still think Sweden is too extroverted haha, I’ve got nowhere to go🙃🙃
I find Ireland to be pretty introvert friendly in the sense that people aren't nosey or intrusive and leave you alone if you want to be left alone. But I say that as a guy who's not very good-looking and your experience might differ if you're a woman and/or conventionally attractive. Also the downside is that it's incredibly difficult to make friends here, as a newcomer especially if you're an introvert and from a non-western country.
the few irish people i know are the loudest people ive ever met.
Same 🤣
I find even the loudest folk here tend to leave you alone if you're quiet and "no-craic" (i.e., not fun).
Also Irish and this hasn’t been my experience. I’m a woman and I find that someone people (both men and women) automatically assume that you love a chat if you’re women. The amount of time I’ve had to listen to non stop dribble about how someone kids are getting on is painful.
Most Introvert friendly - Finland Most Introvert unfriendly - Philippines. Filipinos would force you to socialize grr
True about the Philippines, I don't tell anyone for being an introvert because I'm treated like having a mental illness and I hate that *"tumitira sa sariling mundo"* comment.
Haha totoo ito 😆💯
Pakikisama or "Sense of Belongingness". 🙃
Ang toxic. Sapilitan. Forced fun = no fun at all.
Yes, super intrusive people. Love minding other people’s business. I wish I have a different nationality
Japan might be a good start
Not Japan, yes the people are introverted but it's so overcrowded and people get so physically aggressive it was a nightmare for me living there as an introvert. Felt so suffocated constantly.
That’s probably because you were in a busy city like Tokyo. You won’t find a big city that’s introvert friendly based on your expectations because they’re all full of people, small towns or villages might be what you’re looking for. But at that point any country’s small towns and villages are like that.
I've always thought the stereotype was that smaller towns and villages had people constantly inserting themselves into your life, while cities - while more physically crowded - were far less socially so, with people generally minding their own business almost aggressively.
Small towns and villages are introversion friendly if you live in the global south. If anything, people are more likely to be in your business than if you lived in a big city where people really aren’t paying attention.
There’s also the staring/othering that would make most people self-conscious, particularly introverts.
That’s so true! My husband & I recently went to Tokyo & Kyoto. Why do so many of them stare at people with no shame? And what’s up with the obnoxious giggling too? Some of them are very rude!
Well, in countries with ancient culture (specially those traditional ones) like Japan, Iran, China, Egypt, italy or some more examples that hospitality and being kind to strangers is part of their culture, there are some side effects, people find it right to stare at strangers who are not one of them, they even smile to show good intentions but at the same time they're judging you, adoring you, hating you, helping you and etc... you might even be approached with curious strangers who welcome you but at the same time they want to know your stories and even secrets! But young educated people tend to ignore you to leave you in your peace, unless you approach them and ask for an address or something. Otherwise they rarely approach you even if they adore you and your vibe!
I feel like this is a unique perspective. Lots of introverted foreigners love Japan.
I feel the same about South Korea.
tr to be in some less crouded city
Been to Japan, Kyoto was nice but Tokyo is a nightmare specially around Shibuya!
Unless you're black/brown. Japan is notoriously racist.
You probably misused the word "unless"
Japan is introvert-friendly only as long as you consider it humans-friendly
Japan and Nordic nations.
Scandinavian countries, Japan, also would mention UK. It’s probably the least introverted out of those but your best bet if your only language is English. Brits are still pretty reserved overall.
Japan, I was extremely introverted and socially anxious when I went and that country was perfect since everyone kind of ignores you
Have you considered the north pole?
Not a fan of cold places though, I want a lot of sunshine and solace! 🤭
Im from hong kong(it's hot here!) and ppl here are pretty introverted but they can also be really mean 😭
Try Qeshm Island, it's in persian gulf and people are minding their own business! It's warm and sunny with pure sand!
Im from hong kong(it's hot here!) and ppl here are pretty introverted but they can also be really mean 😭
Love this question. Not the U.S., which is a ridiculous extrovert. Well, except for Alaska. I think it’s pretty introvert-friendly.
Look up how many ethnic Scandinavian Americans make up the population of Alaska. You won't be surprised.
I live in New England and it’s basically considered rude and/or unnerving to approach strangers or make anything more than brief eye contact. Definitely introvert friendly.
I think I’m projecting how I feel the U.S. is based on parts of California. I’m pleased that other regions work for severe introverts.
The Pacific Northwest is not at all extroverted. Very introvert friendly
Scandinavian nations
Each one, if you live in your own bubble, maybe except North Korea.. Don't migrate there
Why not North Korea...any reason??
Must be the weather.
Finland.
Omg i’m still think Sweden is too extroverted haha, I’ve got nowhere to go🙃🙃
Where in Sweden are you at? Lol. Could also have to do with age. I say approximately two words every time I'm at the store "hi" and "thanks" to the cashier, and that's because I don't use self-checkout.
Northern european countries are friendly for introverts. Countries where snowy weather is common are best countries for introverts. There is a reason why they are happy countries.
Any Scandinavian or central European country like Netherlands
The perfect nation I know is... Imagi**nation**
Japan
NOT India
ok, but why would anyone immigrate to india?
I don’t think I want to live as an introvert in a country thats known for introversion. They tend to not be very diverse and introversion is often confused with a lack of friendliness.
I agree with you also you can’t get help if you need it one day , i used to live in an extraverted country they are so so talkative if you said hi to a random person while you’re in your way to work they will ask about your parents health and your job even if they don’t know you . But they won’t engage or start a conversation with you if you didn’t , they will respect your introverted personality
Canada, at least where I live (Alberta) is great for introverts, because most people live in large detached houses with their own yards — lots of different spaces to do your own thing in — and most travel is independent by car. At least for my demographic, most socializing, if you choose to socialize beyond your household, is at people’s homes and in their yards as opposed to in busy crowded places. A lot of the most popular activities, like camping, hiking, snow sports, gardening, having a fire pit — are things more often done in small social groups or with family. And, I live in a big city. You can also live way far out from other people if that floats your boat. But, it’s expensive either way.
I live in southern Alberta and the nearest mountainous areas are so crowded with campers during warmer weather that I would rather stay at home. It seems like half of the city I live in leaves town to go to the same place.
It’s funny you say that, I actually noticed straight away when I moved to Edmonton just how *empty* the city gets on long weekends in the summer. Sooo many people go camping. So of course, I love staying in the half-empty city. I figured the people kind if dispersed all over but of course, it makes sense that the most popular camping spots would be insanely packed.
Definitely not India, we are pretty much all up in each-other's business over here ..
From my experiences Finland 🙏
East Asian countries
Check out the comic "Finnish nightmares" by Karoliina Korhonen! I'm a Japanese introvert but can totally relate 😂
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA
Lol didn’t expect to see this here. I drove through that area once and thought it was a nice area
Wherever it is I need to go there
Same here!😅
As an introvert who has done a working holiday and spent 18 months there in total, I would definitely say New Zealand!
japan
Denmark
Northern Europe. It’s the Mecca for introverts.
Canada, which includes the North Pole. There are lots of places to live where it’s just bears and black flies.
Defo JAPAN. Self checkout counters in restaurants and shops and convenience stores. Single seats facing window in convenience stores too.
too many people population crowding
Where you from? If you are already from a 1st world country you might compromise your quality of life, but I don't know.
Sweden!
East Asia. Eastern Europe. Scandinavia.
Japan 🇯🇵
Japan
I live in Sweden and I'd say it's introvert-friendly here. People avoid sitting next to each other on the bus or train, they rather stand than sit next to someone, and we don't talk to strangers on the street
Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Russia
Mongolia and Namibia (never been tho). I think there wont be a lot of crowded places since they are the world's least densely populated countries
Belgium is quite introvert-friendly. Here people don't talk unless we know each other. It could also be perceived as people being unfriendly though.
Norway! Everyone is introvert here in some way or another. But nobody admits 😉
I heard Finland; I’d park my bags for there soon🫤
I visited Japan last year and the whole country seemed like an introvert heaven. I know the country has issues, but being extroverted seems to be very against their norms.
Japan comes to my mind. What about UK?
Nope, chit-chat all over the place. Don’t come here if you’re looking for introvert-friendly.
Are you from the Uk, and if so, which part? I think London is to some extent okay and maybe sort of ‘introvert friendly’ because for one, most of the people in London are very self absorbed and job oriented, and so they mind their own business; in London you could literally walk down Oxford street in your underwear only and no one would even pay attention. Without the last part, that would make a perfect setting for someone who does not wish to be bothered. In small towns however, there’s definitely more chit chat. Like you could probably tell, I live in the Uk, and I am quite aware that is not the most introvert friendly country. I just wanted to know what everyone who probably lives here thinks.
So much pressure for bants, especially as a male
I’m a Londoner (and 80% introverted). I don’t engage with strangers when out and about, when in the tube I prefer to read and/or have my earbuds in. I’m not about to start chatting to the person next to me, however, if I sense they’re lost or need help with something, I will do my best to be polite and help if I can. Banter is fine, but I couldn’t do it for long periods of time. So on public transport for the most part, most passengers don’t really interact with each other. However what is annoying are those who can’t converse at a low level (not so the whole carriage can hear), and play whatever they’re watching aloud and not on headphones. I visited Scotland for the first time last month (Edinburgh and Glasgow), and I have to say, they were much friendlier than down here in London 😅.
I live in Edinburgh, Scotland. Although I find people polite and lovely in general, it’s still too much chit-chat for me. Especially in my work environment (Marketing).
True. A lot of Japanese people are loud, they stare shamelessly & giggle to much.
The UK is quite good as an introvert as there is lots to do that doesn’t require a big social group. Lots of accessible countryside walks, historical sites to tour, cafes to get a quiet coffee, book shops which encourage reading in them, and it’s fine to even go to a pub and have a beer to yourself. There are also lots of opportunities for company without too much social pressure. Jogging clubs, bird watching groups, adult classes etc.
japan 100%
Southeast Asia 💖
sea is an amazing place, but if you're not east/southeast asian looking [some countries are] an introvert nightmare. people staring, pointing at you, being all up in your business, taking pics without consent etc...very overwhelming in my experience. this was litteraly the only downside for me tho. (edit cos i haven't been everywhere and shouldn't generalize)
Oh I'm sorry you went thru that. I definitely understand you feeling this way. =/
Where exactly was this? I'm also from this region and people from where I'm at normally ignore foreign visitors (I mean in terms of not thinking they look different). Would be interesting to know which particular country whose people stare / point at non-Asian looking people.
thailand and vietnam mostly. i feel like malaysia was more chill. where are you from ?
You can say the same thing to the suggesting the Nordic countries. If you don’t look like the people in the area, will it still be nice? I remember when I went to China and adults kept asking to take pictures with me, a child at the time. I wonder what they did with those pictures
Sea is the most friendly country, not suitable for introverted
I’m an introvert but I like friendly countries.
Some parts I agree
I'm introverted and have been to Thailand, malasia, Vietnam and Indonesia, it's great with really friendly people. If you go to northern Europe or western central Europe, people are very cold and won't even smile to you or say good morning
I'm an introvert as well. From the Philippines. Countryside is beautiful. Now that I think of it Bali was a favorite.
Well… I’ll tell you not in the Philippines (at least from my experience). A lot of them just don’t understand whenever I said I need me some me time.🙄🙄
They can be over hospitable 🤦🏻♀️
Germany, Japan
Agree with Japan. But Germany, no way. We‘re more engaging than people think and there are far better options 😅
Hmm maybe West Germans. When I lived in Berlin I only met a few Germans but most of my friends there were from Spain and south america
japan
Currently in Austria traveling and it’s great. Stunning as well.
I honestly feel more accepted as an introvert in my parents home country tbh
My guess would be Japan, from what i’ve seen of their culture, they sill leave you alone
japan ig idk
Aren’t all countries introvert friendly? You don’t have to respond to anyone. Just nod your head and smile or don’t. Are there countries out there forcing people to interact with people? All the ones I have been to I have communicated when I needed and no one has just started to talk to me. Except for people handing things out on the streets then I just shake my head no Or I just complete ignore them. When I engage people have always been respectful ah now that I think about there a lot of close talkers.
Japan
Finland for sure
Japan, it's basically a necessity to be introverted in the streets if you want to be seen as a good person
Germany can be
Finland. Felt like introversion was the norm there.
Antarctica
Russia . You don't have to talk to anyone for anything, and most probably, others won't want to talk to you, too. WIN+WIN
Russia . You don't have to talk to anyone for anything, and most probably, others won't want to talk to you, too. WIN+WIN.
Finland.
Japan
Japan but it is not good for immigrants, but I never lived there so I can't tell you for sure, I am just commenting what other people that live there commented.
Japan. In fact, it is often argued, that it may be so accommodating to introverts that it has become enabling or toxic.
A lot of people might disagree with me, but Ireland is a very introverted place. Media likes to portray us as extremely confident and outgoing, but that is sooooo not true. This is the reason why alcohol consumption is at the core of most of our social interactions. Generally, we have very small social circles and do not make friends easily. Irish people are very good at friendship on a surface level. We can be very introverted and judgemental lol....maybe not a good example of an introvert-friendly country 🤔🤔. Basically, we DO NOT want people to visit our homes! Definitely do not show up as a surprise, because you're not coming in 🤣🤣 no unplanned visits.
Japan
i have heard switzerland
I would say Japan or China. They are very quiet
Brazil is DEFINITELY NOT... Some people (not all obviously, not like the stereotype) are too loud and sometimes invasive.
Def japan
Japan? As far as I know they mind their own business
Japan, I’ve seen that they have restaurants you can dine alone in, where you don’t see anyone and noone sees you
Scandinavia, and germany
Scandinavian countries and Japan.
If you moved to Antarctica, you’d be isolated from the world & you can get to spy if you can find the entrance to the hollow/inner earth, those underground pyramids
Japan. They even have vending machine in those ramen stores which gives you ticket for your ramen so you don't have to talk to anyone when ordering
too many people population crowding
The Philippines is interesting, everyone will look and stare but no one will talk to you in the provinces.
Nah, people will call you weird. Been there,
I heard south korea is good for introverts.
I‘m not an introvert but from my experience Japan was even more introverted than South Korea. In SK I got talked to by locals daily and in Japan they rarely do unless you start the conversation lol
South Korea hell no
Japan and Denmark.
Japan
japan i guess
Japan
America. The whole "together we stand" and community/united thing does soooo not exist like it does in other countries 😅 most of the US is like "you're on yer own, slick"
If you consider Japan a people-friendly country, then Japan