14 Ways To Be
Socially Shunned
by Coco Diong
Recently, as I was about to enter “the party of the year” at the home of a prominent attorney, I noticed a commotion at the door. A very tall pretty girl was doing all she could to gain entrance by giving the host a hard time. She was insistent that her name had to be on the list because she was with “the mayor’s office.” The would-be guest was then told bluntly that it was a private party “for invitation-only guests” and was asked to leave.
Later, I overheard the host tell another guest that the woman had serious personality issues. After observing that incident, I was moved to write on the dynamics of what makes one socially unacceptable. I took a poll among all my savvy cohorts who consider themselves “experts” who shared some interesting insight into social behavior. They agreed on these 14 Ways To Be Socially Shunned
- “Look critically and carefully at everyone and everything, so you don’t miss nothing, and always voice your negative opinion.”
- “Only call others when you need a favor.”
- “Make sure everyone knows how important you are through pompous dialogue.”
- “In conversation, make it clear that you know everything and been everywhere.”
- “Be sure to point out who’s jealous of you every chance you get.”
- “Whenever you run into someone, be sure to give a long detailed update on your most recent personal accolades and honors.”
- “Be quick to recite your problems and blame others for whatever current predicament you may be in.”
- “Point out continuously how you’ve been wronged and taken advantage of.”
- “Make sure all of your jokes regarding others are put-downs.”
- “Complain about everything. Be satisfied with nothing.”
- “Be intrusive. Ask a lot of personal questions, and press for an answer.”
- “Push to the front. Do everything you can to be heard, seen, and acknowledged first.”
- “Be loyal to no one. Give everyone equal opportunity to be betrayed, maligned, and exposed.”
- “Brag, brag, brag. Make sure everyone in hearing distance understands how highly regarded you are.”