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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in a small town in a cash-strapped house. When I started college, at an Ivy, I initially found the company of well-off urban classmates from around the world intimidating. My lovely mom offered coping advice that's stayed with me. It was this. If you feel out of place in the company of any particular group of people, take a deep breath, don't move, don't talk and find a few minutes to closely observe how those around you are behaving. If you want to learn how to dance a waltz, or use a knife a la Miss Manners, or hang your coat on a coat correctly, or use a putter, start by stopping, watching, and trying to copy. If you find you can't copy with confidence, look for somebody nice seeming to ask what to do. Then decamp to a private place (maybe a restroom) with a note pad and write down or illustrate what you just learned for future reference. Get away and practice the skill in a supportive environment, or alone. [/quote]
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