Livemylife
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I stopped by the university cafe to eat a quick lunch right before class. Before I even take a bite of my food, some guy approaches me and asks if I can help him with a survey. For a moment, I thought to say "Um I'm eating lunch here," but instead I said I'd help. He asked generic questions like why I chose my major and school. The last (4th or 5th) question was what happened to my high school friends...I immediately lied and said that some came to my college and some went to other schools. I was scared I sounded defensive lol but tried to be nonchalant as possible...He thanked me and I finally got to eat.
I remember my freshman year, first semester, I didn't think it was at all weird to go to college without high school friends...Until this girl I was befriending* acted like I was a total weirdo for not knowing anyone from high school. Also around this time, another girl asked me flat out if I had friends. To this day I still have NO idea how she knew or what compelled her to ask. She tried to be nice and say "it's OK to say no" but I still felt almost invaded.
I know the survey guy probably wasn't targeting me, but it brought back uncomfortable memories. And reminded me how much of a weirdo I am, and how "social" people can sense all these things quickly.
*I'm a senior now and haven't hung out with that girl since freshman year.
I remember my freshman year, first semester, I didn't think it was at all weird to go to college without high school friends...Until this girl I was befriending* acted like I was a total weirdo for not knowing anyone from high school. Also around this time, another girl asked me flat out if I had friends. To this day I still have NO idea how she knew or what compelled her to ask. She tried to be nice and say "it's OK to say no" but I still felt almost invaded.
I know the survey guy probably wasn't targeting me, but it brought back uncomfortable memories. And reminded me how much of a weirdo I am, and how "social" people can sense all these things quickly.
*I'm a senior now and haven't hung out with that girl since freshman year.