Posted by curtm on September 28, 2006, at 13:28:16
In reply to I need help socially..... please let this be on pb, posted by rjlockhart on September 27, 2006, at 20:31:54
There is nothing wrong with having a sense of humor in class. It is important that you participate no matter what anyone else thinks about what you say. I don't know if you need validation from other people in order to function, but you have got to stop focusing on that. I see it holding you back from being yourself. Remember the environment you are in (school) is probably full of geeks and nerds that don't have a sense of humor and go home at night and watch sci-fi channel all night long.
As far as the comment he made about your movie joke, "What does that have to do with psychology?" a good comeback would be as simple as telling the truth. How about a reply like, "Nothing. Who said it had anything to do with psychology?" Then chuckle sarcastically.
As you know, getting physical, or even thinking about it, solves nothing. It only creates more problems. If it were me, and this is mischievous advice, but I would sit right behind the guy. He would be very anxious to know why you moved behind him. Maybe even a little intimidated. If he asked me, I would whisper to him, "I wouldn't worry about it." Maybe give the "crazy" eye, too.
I don't take comments from jerks like that lightly either, but don't worry about saying anything. He is trying to get under your skin, and if you come back, then he wins. Don't let him win.
Hope that helps a little.
Curt
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