How to Win Friends and yadda yadda yadda [8/15]

[dr-snark.livejournal.com]

Cox belts out a sharp peircing whistled and points for everyone to sit down in their seats. When everyone is at least pretending to pay attention, Cox begins his rant lecture.

"If you're like me? Chances are people are going to annoy you with their pesky personal problems that will distract you from your main goal in life. In order to deal with this issue you must learn to look like you care when really you don't.

Method One: Feign interest.
"Gosh Newbie. I never realized how wonderfully boring your life could be. Please tell me in excruiating detail about how your stuffed dog smells like pancakes."

Method Two: Barely acknowledge their existence
*grunt*

Method Three: Find a polite way to get out of the conversation while still making said person think you care about their feelings
"Go away Newbie."

Please pair up with another classmate. One of you will whine and emo about your life and the other will use all three methods outlined for you. Then switch."

Comments

Re: Assignment: [8/15]

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

Tyler just looked at Blair for a moment. "Do you spend a lot of time tallking at people who don't care?" he asked.

Re: Assignment: [8/15]

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

"Which is why..." Blair blinked as he realized Tyler had spoken. "You know, I think I do."

Re: Assignment: [8/15]

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

"Oh," Tyler said, breaking character. "That actually kind of sucks. Most people just wait for their chance to tallk, I guess."

He thought about telling Blair about support groups, but decided that might seem a little weird.

Re: Assignment: [8/15]

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

"It doesn't actually suck that much, man. You'd be surprised how many friends I make that way. I think even Dr. Cox is warming up to me." Blair bounced.

Re: Assignment: [8/15]

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

Tyler raised an eyebrow. "Impressive. So you guys are buddies?"

Re: Assignment: [8/15]

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

"He probably wouldn't admit it in class, but I think we're pals." Blair nodded and bounced. "The last time we talked we got really close."

Well, Dr. Cox had gotten very close when he screamed at him and sent him to detention.

Re: Assignment: [8/15]

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

"That's great, Blair," Tyler said. "Congratulations."

Re: Assignment: [8/15]

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

"Thanks!" Blair turned around to see where their teacher was hanging out. "Do you want to try and make friends with him too? It should be fine as you don't call him Lucinda or Perry. He really doesn't want to be called Perry."