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To be myself in public. I still haven't learned. I had an uncle who was like that. He didn't give a shit what anyone thought, he was such fun to be around even

• nothrabannosir 7y ago
  Alternatively, it is possible to be yourself while still caring a great deal about what other people think, but not letting it influence your behaviour. Only your emotions. I think “not caring what others think” gets too much credit, honestly. It’s fine to care, because that also brings joy, for example I bet your uncle was damn proud that you liked him so much for whom he was :) that only works if you care. Which I’m sure he did. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable in public is a laudable skill.
  • barking 7y ago
    Thank you, yes he definitely had people he cared about and I was lucky enough to one. but not letting it influence your behaviour. Only your emotions That sounds really really hard! Allowing yourself to be vulnerable in public is a laudable skill. Absolutely, it requires a lot of courage imo.
• tootie 7y ago
  I if I were really being myself, I wouldn't be in public. I prefer being alone 99% of the time.