I'm 17 years old, and I'm here to share a small experience that changed how I see people. One time, I was scrolling through Instagram, watching videos of people doing extremely embarrassing and silly things in public. I kept asking myself, "Why would they do such stupid stuff? For views and followers, maybe?" That's all I could think about until I saw an Instagram reel by an Egyptian content creator who does "Rejection Therapy." His idea was to try 100 new experiences and get rejected. He'd try asking to make his own coffee at a cafe, asking firefighters if he could explore their trucks, etc. As I watched his videos, one after another, I discovered that most of his requests were actually accepted, not rejected. Not only that, but they also brought a smile to the person asking because they tried something new, and to the person being asked because they felt appreciated for their work and effort. I also realized that even if you get rejected once, twice, or three times, eventually you'll be accepted because people are different, and everyone has a unique personality in this vast world. Additionally, rejection will make you stronger, more determined, and more confident in other social situations, whether at work, a wedding, or any other social event. You'll remember that even if you look silly or misunderstood at some point, others will quickly forget. That moment will be buried as if it never happened because everyone has bigger things to deal with than your little moments. Peace ✌️.
TL;DR :I've learned that the fear of what people think is the biggest obstacle, and most embarrassing moments are forgotten super fast. The most important thing is to dare to try new things without worrying about rejection, because that's what gives you confidence and freedom in your social life.