A Guide of How to Make a Bad First Impression

After picking up my press pass for Anime Expo, I went up to the lounge for the press party that they were having. I made it my goal to at least talk to three different people, slowly coming out of my quiet shell. It turned out better than I thought. I actually talked to six people, most of which were good conversations.

However, there was a group of girls I was talking to. One of the girls was very familiar to me, but it took a while for me to guess who she looked like. She looked like my cousin who lives in New Mexico. It made a bit of sense because my cousin is really into anime, and it was a cool coincidence.

But I need to learn to keep certain things to myself. I turned back after saying goodbye and said to the girl "Did you know you look just like my cousin?"

Have you ever had one of those moments where you witness a car crash? When you're in something you can't control, so everything begins to move in slow motion? I shit you not, that is what exactly happened to me. I wanted to just shut up. There was an awkward stare, an even more awkward banter and I left feeling defeated.

 

I have a bit of a shell also when i am not online. I think I know what you are talking about... It doesn't feel very good... You have my sympathy and more importantly; My support.