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No, not really... I've never been part of cliques, so I wouldn't even know. It's quite fascinating to me to hear people talking about school or watching movies on that topic. It must've been really hard for them to be in such environment.
What I had in mind was more like people who enjoy ruining everybody else's fun, particularly if they happen to be in a position to do so - for instance, a boss crashing employees' social function knowing he's not wanted there just because he can.
You know how there always are some unwanted by the majority people in a social circle. They know it... everybody knows it... What do you think their motivation for staying and intruding is?
I know you cannot mean me. We've already flung sand at each other about a year ago when I was living back in Phoenix. . and you'd just take another handful and spell it out for me. You respect me like that.
Cliques are a non-issue in my personal life. I hang with the grown-ups now.
Well. I need to read this thread to catch up.
Edit/Add-on after reading all of the thread: Oh, no. Definitely don't have this issue offline. But if we ever do get cliques at CD, can I get dibbs for the Cheerleader clique please??? Mean Girl clique???
Last edited by JeepGirl118; 10-23-2008 at 10:34 PM..
Reason: Finally read thread in its entirety!
At least you have compassion. What are social cues that let somebody know they are not wanted in the circle? My guess would be they would not call and invite you out, or they would tell you directly.
I don't know if Sierra is talking about people that are just constant downers and always competing with everything....I wouldn't want those types in my social circle.... Sierra could you expand please. Are we talking about people that are negative losers or are we talking about rejecting people for some other subtle reason....
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I know what you are talking about and I think in most cases there is no malice in their intentions, they are not picking up the necessary social cues, they are lonely, they so not want to be alone in a social situation. This is when I become a sucker...I have a very tight knit group of friends and I always try to include the socially awkward folks into the fold.
HAHA, yeah really, cliques are great for high school. I wasn't even part of that back in high school, I totally ignored most people. I became friends with other people who weren't popular, and they ended up being the coolest kids!
I don't know if Sierra is talking about people that are just constant downers and always competing with everything....I wouldn't want those types in my social circle.... could you expand please.
Expand on what? Why I try to bring them in? Why my friends are so tight it may be hard to bring someone else in?
lol I came on here ranting and raving about my ex roommate driving me up a wall and a few people were lecturing me like I was some stupid ignorant child and trying to start fights. Pretty pitiful.
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I am unsure if this is based on anything that went on here but to respond to the ones who think it is, I was new not that long ago and was welcomed with open arms..well, monitors and keyboards. I never felt that I was being ostracized or dismissed.
Maybe Sierra is referring to a situation other than CD.
lol I came on here ranting and raving about my ex roommate driving me up a wall and a few people were lecturing me like I was some stupid ignorant child. Pretty pitiful.
Should I ask who was ranting and raving? Nevermind
I am sorry you were not treated like you should have been. Do you think it is better now?
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It's a hypothetical question about social groups.
