Agreed- I hate irrational people! Life is full of them!

If someone says that they are "choosy" about who they talk to -- I can see where that could be deemed as unfriendly. It says that only certain people meet my criteria about who is/isn't worth my time, which would seem to me to be a classic illustration of the condition of being aloof (for some reason the example of Maj. Charles Emerson Winchester on MASH comes to mind). It's hard to seem friendly when acting this way. IMHO.

I spent 7 out of the last 8 years as a stay-at-home parent. Now that I'm divorced, I'm having a difficult time communicating with people. Was never like this but at the same time don't mind the solitude.

I pull my bubble tight around me in public. In addition to introverted, I’m shy. When I have Matilda with me, I have a much easier time dealing with the world.

To me most people are emotionally needy.

Well, I am aloof at times and that is off putting to many. I love humanity but am not so crazy about individuals.

Choosy sounds a little snooty. I believe I have a low tolerance for social niceties. I might not be an authentic introvert though.

I'm warm and kind to everyone throughout my day but I share my true self with very few people.

Good plan to decide carefully how we invest our personal time with others....spreading oneself thin is rarely a successful lifestyle especially casting thy pearls b4 swine believers