You're asking a lot of immature, status-obsessed humans to go out of their way to accommodate someone. They might not even be "friends" yet, just social groups

You're asking a lot of immature, status-obsessed humans to go out of their way to accommodate someone. They might not even be "friends" yet, just social groups that one might like to be a part of. How are you meant to make friends if you can't participate in popular bonding exercises in the first place? WhatsApp groups are social venues in their own right.