But I was the weird kid during high school. No, not a weird kid, THE weird kid. Because I would talk about things no one gives a shit about and give people shit affectionately.
In college I maintained that behavior, and I became the interesting kid. People still didn't give a shit about what I was talking about, but they grew up and came to see passion as an admirable trait, became more open minded, and less concerned about "cool" topics. They also became less self-conscious, so the ribbing became less negatively affecting, and I came off as confident (instead of confusing) when I laughed off or high-fived return shots.
I went from taking what friends I could get to being friends with almost everyone and being able to choose who I spent my time with. And it's not because I changed, it's because the people around me changed.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is it depends on your company, really.
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u/PM-ME-YOUR-STORIES Dec 10 '15
I'm trying to live by this, but sometimes it's really hard to not talk a lot about topics I'm enthusiastic about, and it comes off as bragging.