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I was distinguishing between deception and accommodating to others.lisab said:
How Far Will You Go to Fit In? The Science of Conformity and Social Acceptance
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of conformity and the lengths individuals go to fit in with social groups. Participants share personal experiences and reflections on their efforts to align with societal expectations, whether through adopting interests, behaviors, or appearances. The conversation touches on themes of identity, peer pressure, and the impact of social circles on personal choices.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant reflects on their efforts to engage with technology and popular culture to avoid feeling left out, citing a personal experience with learning about the Internet.
- Another participant expresses frustration with friends' progressive views, suggesting they pretend to agree to fit in.
- Some participants share experiences of feeling alienated due to frequent relocations during childhood, leading to a lack of belonging.
- A participant discusses past attempts to suppress their interests in physics and nature to conform, leading to negative experiences with substance use.
- Several participants mention hiding their intelligence or interests to avoid being labeled as "nerdy" or to fit in with different social groups.
- One participant describes a unique approach of discussing highbrow topics with individuals from different backgrounds, noting surprising openness to such discussions.
- Another participant humorously reflects on their experiences of trying to fit in during high school, where their academic abilities created social tensions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion reveals a mix of agreement and disagreement among participants regarding the extent to which they conform to social norms. While some share similar experiences of trying to fit in, others express a rejection of the need to conform, leading to a lack of consensus on the topic.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying degrees of self-awareness about their conformity behaviors, with some acknowledging subconscious influences. The discussion also highlights the complexity of social dynamics and the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of acceptance.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring themes of social identity, conformity, and the psychological impacts of fitting in within various social contexts.
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Er...At first look, I don't look like much of a nerd. I tend to hide my nerdiness in public. Then when people get to know me, that's when it all comes out. Though I find it hard to keep a conversation going because I really don't know much of anything else to talk about, let alone how to continue the conversation. I am socially awkward that way.
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If life made any sense the educational system would be geared toward teaching boys how to attract girls. Girls pretty much agree the majority of boys don't get it, and boys are pretty much in agreement it's what they want most in life.Ivan Seeking said:
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no i haven't found anyone yet.. in my area physics and other things i like isn't really anything anyone thinks or even talks about. but i have a lot of years left and am in no rush for "friends" just want to study and have fun in my own way :)
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Would it be seen as trying to fit in if I said that I behave the same way with regards to country music?lisab said:
