I pride myself on being able to move between many different worlds, being able to communicate and befriend different kinds of people. I don't speak the same way

I pride myself on being able to move between many different worlds, being able to communicate and befriend different kinds of people. I don't speak the same way to my peers and to 50-year olds. There's nothing wrong with that. It's challenging, but it's good for the mind. Moving successfully in different cultural circles gives you better perspective on the cultural forces which unconsciously shape you and your peers. "Just be yourself" is one of those overly facile pieces of common advice that is more harmful than helpful.