Why is silence uncomfortable around people?

[Anonymous]

If I’m alone, silence is great. In fact I crave solitude. But when I’m around people at work, or in a line up, or by them in a grocer store in the same isle, or other similar scenarios- I’m mega uncomfortable. I can feel their vibes wether it be stress, they’re in a hurry, they’re shy, and so on. How do I shut off feeling their vibe?

[Kori1236]

It depends on if it’s a comfortable silence or an awkward silence. Humans are a social species so we crave to have that connection with people. I am someone that values my me time, where I can be calm and enjoy my solitude. With certain people I enjoy spending time and conversing but mostly I’m happy alone and quiet

[dustybiker]

Empathic traits. Something interesting to read on a day when all the stores are closed and too many drunks are on the road to get out and have fun.

[DrBanana]

I’m ok with silence and being by myself normally.


That being said I do like a good chat form time to time.


Also I think with some People just feel they have to verbally fill the void.

[Danny_dan92]

Human beings are social creatures when around each other. So when around others, and no one is saying anything naturally we feel uncomfortable

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Human beings like to talk a lot of unimportant ish so when you don't say nothing they perceive you don't like them, not to mention they start to imagine what you are thinking since you aren't saying nothing which makes them feel uncomfortable.

[Hallix26]

Interaction is natural and is prompted by socialization, when we go against that it thus makes us uncomfortable as we get the feeling we're not doing what we should be doing as social beings.

[Anonymous]

Wait. You are annoyed (or worse) by their being silent, or you are worried by their being annoyed by your being silent?

[BJP21]

My customers do it to me all the time. I hate that.

[Smoothing]

You can't. It is what makes you human

[Debbie14217]

not sure why