When I'm at a co-working space, I wear earbuds, the kind with wires. The other end isn't even plugged into anything. It's just my way of saying "don't talk to me".

I live in a hyperconnected world. I am connected to so many people, digitally, constantly, unceasingly. Every week, I fend off attempts to befriend me. Please, no new friends! I don't have enough time for the friends I have. For the family I miss.

So, no, I don't want to talk. I want to be left alone for a couple minutes so I can think. Or not think.

And if that makes you sad, go call your friends and family who probably miss you.