"I don't like how they make me feel" has become a valid reason for me to step back, without over explaining or justifying it to anyone. That sentence alone is enough for me to not hang out or even sit with certain pople. Why should I tolerate people with no manners, no sense, who intentionally try to trigger me? I don't need that energy around me, and I definitely don't need them. I'm not helpless, I'm not desperate for company, and I'm not afraid of being alone. If those are the only people available, I'd rather choose my own space. It's not about being an introvert, and it's surely not about being rude. I'm just very, very selective. Watch me around people who are secure within themselves and don't need to mock others to feel big. You'll be amazed how much I talk hen I feel safe, respected, and not emotionally ambushed.