“Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be, to be accepted.”
— Brene Brown
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When you're trying to fit in, it means looking closely at how people act in a certain place and changing how you act so they will accept you. Imagine you start a new job and everyone there always dresses very formally; to fit in, you might start wearing more formal clothes too. This doesn’t mean you change who you are inside, but you adapt on the outside to match the environment. For example, in high school, if most students like talking about sports, you might learn a bit about sports so you can join their conversations more easily. This makes it easier for others to relate to you and for you to feel like part of the group. It’s a way to build connections and make life smoother in different social situations.
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Acceptance Adaptability Belonging Conformity Identity Self-assessment Social dynamics Societal pressure
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