I'm waiting for my laptop to charge so I thought I'd write this meaningful, insightful, basically invaluable guide on how not to be a social outcast, at least not entirely any way. I'm not saying I'm not a social outcast, I'm also not saying this will be of any use to you at all but you've read this far and so you might as well continue reading really.
1. Don't be so negative you suck all the breathable air out of a room. You know what's terrible, people who only talk about the things they hate, the things that infuriate them, all the little faults and idiosyncrasies in every passing acquaintance that are deplorable and should be pointed out with such frequency that you just want to end your own life by sniffing on a highlighter pen. Or something like that. Please oh ball of misery and doom, eat some french fries or something, particularly sweet potato fries. There really is more to life than all the bad things you insist on seeingalthough not much more than sweet potato fries. And isn't the most wonderful sight in the world, seeing someone talk about something they are truly passionate about, the way their eyes light up as they speak and their use of dramatic hand gestures?
2. Smile. It really is that simple.
3.Say nice things to people like : I like your shoes, well done on your presentation, would you like some chewing gum? etc.
4. Take an active interest in people's lives, the books they read, the music they listen to.
5.Learn things about your friends; their favourite colour, their favourite band, what their allergic to (this one is important, like have you seen My Girl??), what topics they are sensitive about discussing and so on.
6. If you're having an argument with someone, it's not always so important to be right. Seriously, just shut up and walk away, it's not worth it.
7. Don't pretend to know/like something you haven't the foggiest about, it'll make you look like apathetic little social-climbing wannabe and a liar fool.
8. Don't be afraid to ask people to hang out with you or throw a party or plan social gathering or organize a meal out or a day out or a trip, basically don't sit around waiting for people to invite you to things. The worst thing that can happen is that no one will show up, to the alternative of no one showing up.
9. Be happy and secure enough in yourself that you can enjoy your own company. warning: not to be taken too far that you turn into catless crazy cat lady.
10. Don't tolerate disrespect. If someone is constantly verbally abusing you, talking about you behind your back, and being a meanie for no reason, then that person is not your friend and you deserve better. Simply walk away. (Also refer to number 9)
11. Be compassionate. Be empathetic. Not everyone hurts the same way, so give everyone a break every now and then. (However always refer to number 10)
12. Be an interesting person, for God's sake.
13. Don't be afraid of people, they will most likely not physically assault you unprovoked and hence are only as terrifying as your imagination.
14. Be busy, do things, have hobbies, read, have ideas, have goals, have ambitions, for God's sake. (refer to number 11)
15. Go up to people and say Hi, How are you, What's your name? then keep going
If you are a nice, interesting, compassionate, respectful, positive, amicable being i really don't see why you would be a social outcast. Unless you are perhaps communicating with a different species and there's like a massive impenetrable language/ecological barrier, but I'm sure even whales would warm up to you eventually.
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1. Don't be so negative you suck all the breathable air out of a room. You know what's terrible, people who only talk about the things they hate, the things that infuriate them, all the little faults and idiosyncrasies in every passing acquaintance that are deplorable and should be pointed out with such frequency that you just want to end your own life by sniffing on a highlighter pen. Or something like that. Please oh ball of misery and doom, eat some french fries or something, particularly sweet potato fries. There really is more to life than all the bad things you insist on seeing
2. Smile. It really is that simple.
3.Say nice things to people like : I like your shoes, well done on your presentation, would you like some chewing gum? etc.
4. Take an active interest in people's lives, the books they read, the music they listen to.
5.Learn things about your friends; their favourite colour, their favourite band, what their allergic to (this one is important, like have you seen My Girl??), what topics they are sensitive about discussing and so on.
6. If you're having an argument with someone, it's not always so important to be right. Seriously, just shut up and walk away, it's not worth it.
7. Don't pretend to know/like something you haven't the foggiest about, it'll make you look like a
8. Don't be afraid to ask people to hang out with you or throw a party or plan social gathering or organize a meal out or a day out or a trip, basically don't sit around waiting for people to invite you to things. The worst thing that can happen is that no one will show up, to the alternative of no one showing up.
9. Be happy and secure enough in yourself that you can enjoy your own company. warning: not to be taken too far that you turn into catless crazy cat lady.
10. Don't tolerate disrespect. If someone is constantly verbally abusing you, talking about you behind your back, and being a meanie for no reason, then that person is not your friend and you deserve better. Simply walk away. (Also refer to number 9)
11. Be compassionate. Be empathetic. Not everyone hurts the same way, so give everyone a break every now and then. (However always refer to number 10)
12. Be an interesting person, for God's sake.
13. Don't be afraid of people, they will most likely not physically assault you unprovoked and hence are only as terrifying as your imagination.
14. Be busy, do things, have hobbies, read, have ideas, have goals, have ambitions, for God's sake. (refer to number 11)
15. Go up to people and say Hi, How are you, What's your name? then keep going
If you are a nice, interesting, compassionate, respectful, positive, amicable being i really don't see why you would be a social outcast. Unless you are perhaps communicating with a different species and there's like a massive impenetrable language/ecological barrier, but I'm sure even whales would warm up to you eventually.
A lot of these sound like me ='(
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