<p>^^That’s awful advice. Just act like your normal self. If you try to put on a show you’ll feel dumb and less confident, and it won’t come off well. I mean, I act differently around different people–I sort of fine-tune what aspects of my personality I will display, what subjects my conversation will revolve around, what things I point out, even HOW I talk, depending on the person. It’s fine to do this, but still be natural. If you aren’t confident in how you act naturally, there’s no way in hell you’ll be able to <em>seem</em> cooler than you are. And even if you somehow can successfully act really witty and cool, are you gonna really want to keep this up as you continue to develop your friendship?</p>
<p>Look, these people agreed to go to a movie with you. Why? Because they in all likelihood like you, or at least want to get to know you better. I know how hard this can be, but you should feel really proud of yourself for asking.</p>
<p>I have asked people to hang out who rejected me for really BS reasons–i.e. “my parents won’t let me go to the house of anyone who they don’t know.” And you know what? I may have liked those people, but I don’t anymore, and I realize they weren’t worth being friends with. In my experience, most people will be happy to be asked to hang out. Few people dislike the idea that someone wants to spend time with them, that someone likes them. Most people will feel glad you asked to hang out and happily go and have a nice time. And those who don’t accept? Well, they’re not worth it. They really aren’t. As BigKev said, rejection is so not very bad. Regret, and not living your life the way you want to? Way worse.</p>
<p>My parents decided last minute to go to out with the rest of my family…and the only ride to the mall to hang with my friends is…is…is… My 36yr old free loader stupid ass face of a brother (the one I HATE with every fiber of my soul)! I have been given a choice: Have my dad take me or have my “brother” take me. If my dad takes me he won’t be able to go…UHH WHAT SHOULD I DO?!</p>
<p>Lmao! If you meet me in person you would think that. I am very going at masking all this. And also I think lowly of practically everyone one else. :)</p>