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I'm not sure how true PG's essay is in regards to American middle schools. But my limited understanding of societies confirms one of his central point: being s

I'm not sure how true PG's essay is in regards to American middle schools. But my limited understanding of societies confirms one of his central point: being social requires a lot of effort, being popular is a full-time job. Attitude has very little to do with it, I have lost count on how many people I've met who are both assholes and funny/charming.

dagw 15y ago
Being universally popular may take a lot of effort, but simply not being disliked and generally getting on well enough with people doesn't. There is a huge spectrum between actively bullied and universally popular.