Society be like “be yourself”, but also society “no not like that”

[u/sohnya_u]

To be clear, I’m not talking about when someone is being an evil person obviously.

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[u/GalaxyPowderedCat]

"Be yourself, as long as you can still follow this manual to be likeable."

[u/ACE_Wrap → u/GalaxyPowderedCat]

...or can afford not to be liked. And pray it stays that way.

[u/Equivalent-Cap501]

That’s right. Freedom and individuality are celebrated, but if you challenge certain assumptions, you become a threat.

[u/Numerous-Panic-1760]

Its more like "be yourself" but also "you arent above any social norms" and "your role in society determines how i see you"

[u/SirenOfMorning13]

As someone who is autistic this heavily relates

[u/ACE_Wrap]

Be yourself but don't expect anyone to go along.

[u/Numerous-Panic-1760 → u/ACE_Wrap]

Be yourself (but you'll only have yourself at the end of the day)

[u/Ultramontrax]

They just want you to look genuine while being fake

[u/luckynumberstefan]

Well it isn’t good to be yourself if you’re kind of a dick. Your energy is better spent moulding yourself into someone who isn’t a dick.

Sincerely, an ex-dick

[u/Potential_Session139]

Society only wants conformity.

[u/Cute_Consideration38]

What language is this?