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Success how to navigate the world of popularity

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so guys all my life i have asked myself the same question

"HOW DO I FIT IN"

and i have tried to do things such as pregab, drinking
and much more that i wont go into becouse this thread should be relatively short
but they realy dont make me more "nt" they just make me a confident version of myself
and this makes me say and do stupid things

and in the past few months i think i have figured out a good strat as to how to navigate
being perceived as cool or interesting
so im going to go over a method on how to appear in a positive light like this


Social Proof & Status

A key psychological factor to consider is social proof.

This refers to people using others behaviour as a guide on how to view someone/something.

For example if someone continually receives respect from a group of people it makes it more likely that others will have positive views about them, even if they haven’t really gotten to know them.
They are likely to assume that they must have positive qualities due to others seeming to like them.

This is one of the reasons that social proof can create a cycle. Receiving respect will provide more social opportunities meaning opportunities to connect and improve someone’s reputation this is actually shown very well on forums and i think many of u would agree
its all abt building reputation and connection to other users to be shown as highly valued and respected by others
The key thing to note is that people aren’t making judgements about you completely independently. Their judgements could be influenced by the situation.


There are multiple reasons why you might come across as cool or interesting to others. This can include social proof, the primacy effect, uniqueness, independence, intriguingness, emotion control and social interpretation.

Whilst none of these factors will guarantee you are liked or respected by others, it will depend on the individual, their social context and situation.

However knowing these reasons can give you a greater understanding as to why some individuals stand out.
 

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Better to be alone and try to form quality friends than to fit in with braindead disgusting retards
 

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Better to be alone and try to form quality friends than to fit in with braindead disgusting retards
i honestly agree
all i do these days is smoke with my stoner friends
popular kids are fucking losers
 

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should've posted on the psychology board also moot up you aint lebron
 

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popular kids are fucking losers
truer words have never been spoken, they're like those celebs who are famous because they are famous. Boggles the mind how they are adored after
 
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so guys all my life i have asked myself the same question

"HOW DO I FIT IN"

and i have tried to do things such as pregab, drinking
and much more that i wont go into becouse this thread should be relatively short
but they realy dont make me more "nt" they just make me a confident version of myself
and this makes me say and do stupid things

and in the past few months i think i have figured out a good strat as to how to navigate
being perceived as cool or interesting
so im going to go over a method on how to appear in a positive light like this


Social Proof & Status

A key psychological factor to consider is social proof.

This refers to people using others behaviour as a guide on how to view someone/something.

For example if someone continually receives respect from a group of people it makes it more likely that others will have positive views about them, even if they haven’t really gotten to know them.
They are likely to assume that they must have positive qualities due to others seeming to like them.

This is one of the reasons that social proof can create a cycle. Receiving respect will provide more social opportunities meaning opportunities to connect and improve someone’s reputation this is actually shown very well on forums and i think many of u would agree
its all abt building reputation and connection to other users to be shown as highly valued and respected by others
The key thing to note is that people aren’t making judgements about you completely independently. Their judgements could be influenced by the situation.


There are multiple reasons why you might come across as cool or interesting to others. This can include social proof, the primacy effect, uniqueness, independence, intriguingness, emotion control and social interpretation.

Whilst none of these factors will guarantee you are liked or respected by others, it will depend on the individual, their social context and situation.

However knowing these reasons can give you a greater understanding as to why some individuals stand out.
Nice thread. I can't even be fucked trying to fit in, not tryna do mental gymnastics for people I don't wanna be around, lmao.
 
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Always wondered why we were just expected to like the popular kids in school. Now it makes a lot of sense it’s just because everyone else liked them. They had that social proof. Okay I like this thread spend my 5 rep wisely
 

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