 Be true to yourself
Yes, be true to yourself! Like the song says - "Express Yourself." But also be above others - no need to say anything back. That is just lowering your standards. Many young people do this today and it looks bad. Yes, the staring is wrong two, but 2 wrongs don't make a right. My father use to say - don't open your mouth and remove all doubt that you are smart. It goes another way - but forgot the exact words. I do agree that you have the right to express yourself. We all did when we were young, but also in that same place if others stare - no need to say anything. You know when you do express yourself so differently that it really shows - you know some will stare. That's life! Expect others to stare. I had a so called friend that was stared at due to her really blond hair color at Burger King. We were sitting there with our 2 kids each and she said something back to that person that was staring. Well, one thing lead to another and they started to fight - inside Burger King with the kids watching on. I was shocked! We were both in our 20's. She should have just ignored the stares. I then had a lot of talking to say to my kids. This was the last time I ever went anywhere with her. Act with dignity!
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