Plans = something you want to cancel.
What it usually means: A social gathering.
What it means to a socially anxious person: A social gathering that you will do anything to get out of going to.
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What it usually means: A call transmitted via a telephone.
What it means to a socially anxious person: Something you ignore until it goes to voicemail.
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What it usually means: Omission from speech or writing of a word.
What it means to a socially anxious person: A literal manifestation of your biggest fears.
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What it usually means: An animal companion.
What it means to a socially anxious person: The first friend you seek out at every party.
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