Man Versus Society

                 Conflict is present everywhere in the world around us. We experience conflict on a daily basis, and it can be minor (a disagreement with a friend about where to have lunch) or major (countries at war). However, I want to share a conflict that we maybe have experienced once in our lives. This conflict is about man versus society. Have you ever struggled with fitting in at school? You may be shy or going to a new school. There are different ways to meet people and find your place at your school. 

Communicating with others is important. Prepare yourself by thinking of some conversation starters. Some easy ways to start a conversation are to introduce yourself, give a compliment, or ask a question. Sometimes you have to be a little assertive to get the process started. Just simply introduce yourself to the people that you sit next to; or be the type of person that loves to smile and wouldn't mind going up to yourself so other people may want to talk because you look approachable. On the other hand, you have to be yourself. While these negative thoughts are normal, you can replace them with more positive things. It is important that you explore and find what interests you and what you are good at then you can join a school organization or club. It is easier to bond with someone when you all have similar interests. After that you can develop your own group. It may take some time to identify the different cliques and which students seem to be friendly; but it is okay, just figure out what and who you are most comfortable with.

As teenagers, we didn’t have the skills to reach out to classmates who seemed different from us, not to mention the fact that most of us were afraid to risk sacrificing whatever social status we had by befriending a kid who was “popular.” Some — those who are simply shy, like us — come back to life when we get home, becoming animated, feisty and fully engaged with family members. Remember that you can always get friends, at least one best friend in your life. If one method does not work, you can always try something different. Be confident and patient; fitting in takes time.In addition, I suggest while the other person is talking, try not to fidget, look around, laugh, or do anything that shows you are not paying attention.

Reflection based on http://www.wikihow.com/Fit-In- at-School