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Hyroglyphx
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Message 25 of 88 (562229)
05-26-2010 9:54 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by lyx2no
05-25-2010 3:22 PM


I am eminently socially inept.
A socially awkward teenager??? Who's ever heard of such a thing!?
You'll be fine. Life is a journey and a trial by fire. You gotta walk through the flames to reach the glory. Be witty, but don't sound like you're trying to impress them. That may come off as smug and elitist.
I don't know, dude. Just be yourself... Unless of course your self is the problem
Has anyone here attended or taught at PEA?
Nope... Nor do I know anyone who is/was a student. An excellent school, though. Make the most of it.
How cliquey is residential life at PEA?
All of life is to some degree cliquey. Better get used that inevitable fact now. I'm sure there is no shortage of finding like-minded friends, though.
Ok, a bit of a touchy question, as a black kid, a smart, black kid, do I risk being a token? I really, really hate being introduce to visiting pols.
Well, New Hampshire doesn't have too many black people. And judging by your use of the word "mum" as opposed to "mom" I'm going to assume you are also British. With those two minority positions, you might become a bit of a novelty. Not in a bad way, but I imagine being the token black guy might get old, but I highly doubt you would be treated poorly. If anything, you run the risk of being patronized (which would annoy me).
And anything anyone else thinks of great import. My opinion has never been sought before on the procession of my life. I'd like to have a semi-informed one.
Eh, don't worry about it too much. Just study hard and make the most of your college years
Edited by Hyroglyphx, : No reason given.

"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from mistaken conviction." — Blaise Pascal

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Hyroglyphx
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Message 26 of 88 (562230)
05-26-2010 10:09 PM
Reply to: Message 20 by AZPaul3
05-26-2010 7:46 PM


I know what you're saying, but....
Why all the touching? As stated human physical contact is psychologically powerful. A innocent friendly touch in a passing conversation, especially with new people, will be a positive in their mind. Without even knowing it they will respond in a more relaxed and comfortable manner. With their relaxed friendly non-verbals playing on your own psyche you will find yourself ever more relaxed and may, surprise, surprise, even feel sociable.
I don't know, Paul. There is a delicate and intricate balance in sociology. Women tend to get away with this more than men in meeting situations. We are talking about initial greetings, right? If you start touching people on the arm the first second you meet them, especially a girl, she may take that as the veritable "I want to have sex with you," which is good if it is reciprocated. But you obviously don't want to be too eager. A woman loves a challenge and confidence. If they sense that you could go your whole life not fucking and be just fine, this gives them more incentive to entice you.
A woman will touch a man if she is attracted to him (socially acceptable body language). Men aren't allowed to do that as much, and if they do, it has to seem incidental. Body language is powerful. If wielded incorrectly you could creep them out.

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Hyroglyphx
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Message 70 of 88 (562777)
06-01-2010 1:51 PM


I leave you guys alone for a couple of days and you continue on with this hilarity. This thread is some funny seh...

"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from mistaken conviction." — Blaise Pascal

  
Hyroglyphx
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Message 80 of 88 (563134)
06-03-2010 1:44 PM
Reply to: Message 75 by onifre
06-02-2010 5:21 PM


Troll alert
Perhaps we have ourselves a bona fide troll.

"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from mistaken conviction." — Blaise Pascal

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