Normality is a wide range. Much wider many people are even able to imagine...
Snobs believe they're "normal" amongst themselves, actually they believe they are the Norm (rule, standard) for everyone else: Everybody should be like them or otherwise not even talk to them or look at them...
If that average guy wants to get along with egocentric snobs then probably He is already one himself, and only needs the money to be able to join such clubs...
Good luck! Bear hugs! ;-)
2007-04-27 06:56:29
·
answer #1
·
answered by ? 3
·
1⤊
0⤋
The normative--the self--asserting space-time dwelling reasonable, self-responsible, moral, ethical human being CANNOT fit in with the sub-normative, unfit, snobby, dictatorial, submissive and other types all around him.
Fortunately, he doesn't have to. do so. You do not live for nor against others. The only place you must importantly interact with others is in the workplace, where presently you have hardly any privileges left, and no rights.
Your question is always not what others think of you but what you think of others.
Bottom line: find a hobby group who likes the values you do. Watch only hero-centered movies; if the central character of a movie doesn't satisfy you as a value-seeking role model, turn off the movie.
Listen to thematic music by professionals, not anything less than your standards--you're listening for enjoyment. Do a physical hobby outdoors so you will not be staying alone all the time. Meditate. Find 15 minutes of quiet time,
twice a day.
And ask only if you're being honest about what you know as a scientist--by its 5--6 prioritized inner workings--and what you only sort of know by appearances. Never fake reality in any way.
If you know and love baseball, follow baseball.
If you like to fix cars, do it.
Live for the time when you can do what you want to do; consider the rest a payment for that time.
And never never sweat the repeated, unimprovable duty
tasks such as digging garden holes, taking a bath, vacuuming, washing the car, dusting, doing laundry of slicing up cucumbers.
Your thinking should be reserved for important things--things you can anticipate, plan for, look forward to and immerse yourself in. Things that put a kick into life.
By ceasing to care about a failed "humanity in general" whose rights you respect more than they do, you will remain positive toward Man as a category--to which you belong--and reserve the right to resent wrong types who make your life unhappy.
The way I suggest you'll find a few friends and maybe the right partner in life. But never unhappiness. your happiness will depend on you doing what you should to take charge of your life---and upon nothing else.
2007-04-27 15:05:41
·
answer #2
·
answered by Robert David M 7
·
1⤊
1⤋
Some crowds do seem to be so snobbish, so rude, but it is an opportunity for you to learn how you don't want to be! Also, if you stick around them, perhaps you can reach somebody with a touch of 'reality' and true friendship.
People tend to imitate. Like in nature a bug can look just like a leaf to survive...hide from the predators. We do the same thing...we copy one another's looks and behavior to fit in!
It is quite possible that there are people in this crowd that feel just as you do, but are straining to fit in...to be accepted.
It is hard to be around, but I think everybody is our teacher...we watch and learn and hopefully help others as we go along.
2007-04-27 14:07:41
·
answer #3
·
answered by Eve 4
·
0⤊
1⤋
Don't befriend egocentric snob crowds. There are plenty of average, normal, nice people out there. Although it may not seem it, they are out there.
2007-04-27 13:54:13
·
answer #4
·
answered by January 7
·
1⤊
1⤋
First, you have to develop a distinctive affectation. It will make you seem eccentric. Like...always wear hoodies under blazers and reference Kerouac and answer everything with "yeah yeah yeah" while your cock one eyebrow and nod.
Second, you have to drop money into your conversation everywhere...how much your watch was. When you'll be upgrading your car again. Who lives in your apartment complex. Where you were shopping this morning. Where you ate or drank last night. Who paid.
Third, talk about B-list celebs that you went on crazy trips with. "Yeah yeah yeah. I just got back from Palm Springs with _______ . It was CRAZY, man. Like totally nuts. We got like arrested."
Fourth, invent a cool word and use it obsessively, like "fetch" or "rufus."
Fifth, only spend your money on really pricey shoes and expensive cologne. The rest of you can look homeless. The more tattered, the better. Tell everyone your nasty t-shirt cost $150 at Von Dutch.
Sixth, only talk to really stupid pretty girls. Get them to do what you want by talking about your expensive shoes, B-list celebs and by buying them little purses with brand names all over them. Tell everyone what you did with them and then toss them like yesterday's paper. There's plenty more.
Seventh, learn one hard rock song, one ballad for the chickies, and one classic song that everyone knows the words to with drug references on the guitar, like "Champagne Supernova" or "Rainy Day Women." After you play those three, act like you don't want to play anymore.
Eighth, rock the silver jewelry and women's sunglasses and crooked trucker hats, even though those things are so over.
Ninth, refuse to talk about any other subjects than the above, except environmental ones. It will make you seem unavailable and mysterious.
Finally, develop a "superiority stare."
2007-04-27 14:16:53
·
answer #5
·
answered by backwardsinheels 5
·
0⤊
1⤋
Do what you can to ensure your own happiness. Live your life to the beat of your own drum. Next thing you know all the snob crowds will think you're so cool, and want to be part of your "In" crowd. Monkey see monkey envy
2007-04-27 14:04:25
·
answer #6
·
answered by Johnny Afman 5
·
0⤊
1⤋
Sounds like you've got an ego issue or two. Learn to get along with people. It's a valuable skill.
2007-04-27 13:58:40
·
answer #7
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
1⤋
dont bother it isnt worth it. crazy people are more fun and more likely to get girlfriend/boyfriends.
2007-04-27 14:05:33
·
answer #8
·
answered by Lisa S 2
·
0⤊
1⤋
Wear an ascot.
2007-04-27 13:57:53
·
answer #9
·
answered by top40oldies 2
·
0⤊
2⤋
Ignore them and be your own person.
2007-04-27 14:11:40
·
answer #10
·
answered by Lee 7
·
0⤊
1⤋