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part of a click or group at work or school and even maybe here at yap.
What is the purpose of forming a click? Do some people need acceptance or a sense of belonging to a group for security, support, power,influence and resources?

I have witnessed this in the work place, in school and I heard it goes on in prison's.

Is it really necessary?

Can some people just learn how to be neutral with people instead of being attached to a click?

2007-12-17 17:07:55 · 15 answers · asked by Big P 5 in Travel Asia Pacific Philippines

To Felicity:
Don't read too much into my question.
It is only a topic of discussion.

This is not aiming toward anyone or group. Please don't blow it out of context.

To battgirl:

good answer

2007-12-17 18:17:11 · update #1

15 answers

Really, there's no need to be a part of a so-called 'Clique' but it doesn't mean we don't need to have 'Friends' in this community.
It's fun to have more friends, don't you think? It's up to you or us if you make friends with them even if you don't get too attached with the 'clique'. By the way, your statement reminds me of somebody. I wonder where I heard about it before... hmmmmmm.. <*-*>

Edit:
Well... well.. well....Say what you mean and mean what you say.

2007-12-17 17:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4 7

It's actually caused by society, we are told we fit into certain groups, and we usually associate ourselves with those groups. I personally try to associate myself with everyone and no-one. For me it is more about being a person then being in a group. However, no matter how hard I may try I will always be associated with certain groups more then others. Luckily for me, these certain groups are very accepted in most areas.
One being a military veteran, the other being a martial artist.
I don't try to be those, or any exclusively though. I just try to be.

2007-12-17 22:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ray H 7 · 1 4

I guess it's human nature... social acceptanc is actually a block in Maslow's hierchy of human needs. Even before verbal language was invented, people have been grouping up.

2007-12-18 00:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

As what you said, there's a sense of belonging when one is part of a group. Not so much for security or influence but for spiritual and moral support. There is strength in numbers. Being part of a group gives you added strength to overcome any problems or obstacles in life because you can share with them your anxieties. The group sometimes serves as emotional or ego boosters for everyone, as props to support you during bad times and share with you the good times as well.

2007-12-17 19:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by annabelle p 7 · 0 6

I would think it is not only "some people" but most people wanting to become part of a group. It is most normal.

In fact, what most people find to be abnormal is "not wanting to be part of any group". Usually, these people have low emotional intelligence (low EQ) or have repulsive personality that some people quite naturally repel.

In the song "No man is an Island" it says "no man stands alone, each man's joy is joy to me, each man's grief is my own. We need one another..."

Is it really necessary? I would think so. Can you imagine your own child being always alone in school? Wouldn't you be sad for him/her?

Can some people just learn to be neutral... ? We must all start with a neutral position, but eventually decide when we must decide. If it is necessary to decide on an important issue, we must all participate. Just like we must vote for leaders in our society, if we must influence our own lives and our own future. If all people are fencesitters, nothing moves. Deciding does not mean being attached to a clique. We decide on issues, but should not blindly follow the consensus within the clique. If I have a strong opinion, I will even try to influence the prevailing point of view.

2007-12-17 19:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2 7

Joining a clique sometimes gives me a sense of belonging/acceptance on the onset before realizing that I do not 'belong'. Sometimes being friendly is interpreted as joining a cliche for his/her personal gain. Also, sometimes, I regretted joining a clique too late. Too late to realize that the 'cliche' is composed of kind hearted and jolly persons.

For me, joining a cliche is not necessary if you have evil intentions.

Lastly, being neutral for me, will depend on certain scenarios. Fairness to members of the cliche and to everyone concerned should always be exercised. No biases. But this is another story......

Cheers.

2007-12-17 18:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 3 5

Cliques as explain by my Sociology classes is a form of attachment that exists in all human forms. We are drawn to people whom we share common interests and beliefs. Unless you are fine with solitude, you are always in a clique. You hang out with people you share something in common. Acceptance and a sense of belongingness are just effects of the clique. For some people who are not confident enough, joining a strong clique is their Linus blanket. Cliques are not necessary but it's natural. Being neutral is ideal but in life, there are only two sides. You have to be in either. Life is pretty much boring if you are only a spectator all the while.

2007-12-17 18:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by battgirl 7 · 5 6

Sorry , i am not a camera. Click! By the way, Whats the P in Big P?

2007-12-18 02:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by DeathStar 4 · 0 3

It's an outcome of the human tendency to be social, but at the same time competitive. And the word is clique, pronounced kleek, not click.

2007-12-17 17:16:52 · answer #9 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 2 4

I think people have a tendency to hang out with others that have their similiar interests. "Clicks" to me has a negative meaning to me. When I think of clicks, I think of a group that wants to be exclusive or that think there better than others. I don't think there is any problem with hanging out with certain groups unless their arrogant about it.

2007-12-17 17:38:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2 4

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