Pre-Gaming For Introverts Means Alone Time
I know it is a shocker to some, but most introverts do like to go out. We go dancing and hang at bars sometimes. The difference is in how we get ready, especially pre-gaming. For most, you get together beforehand to have some drinks and hang. This can be a few hours before you even leave. For introverts, we need to be alone. Preserve that energy so we can last as long as we can.
Going out at night
Whether or not we have had a long day or even are around people, don’t expect me to spend hours with you to then go out all night. Maybe if we are going to get food beforehand. No, I am not going to hang and talk and drink when we are going out to do the same thing with more people around. I only have so much energy. You want me to be engaging and have fun then don’t expect to see me during the day.
We are like toddlers
I will get cranky. I will need a nap. Just let me handle myself so that toddler does not come out when I’m around you.
Overestimate the time and energy going out will take
Be prepared to do more than you think. This is a good strategy so you are not stranded with an empty battery. Remember, you are with other people. Some are late and they can change their minds in the middle of what we all are doing. There can be traffic. There can be lines.