I tell you who I am every time I open my mouth; you never have to guess. However, I am probably the most misunderstood of any of my friends. Since it is Clearing the Air week, I think it would be appropriate to clear up a few things. The following list of "Nicole Norms" is not exhaustive, but they are the most common things people do or want to do that are simply not cool. These are just a few hints to keep you from getting cussed out. Don't say I didn't warn you...
Don't touch me uninvited. Everyone doesn't get greeted with a hug, and I'm not going to hug you every time I see you. This isn't high school. A "what's up" will do. And... Don't randomly touch me either. I'll notice and I won't like it. Wait until you're invited. You'll know.
Don't shorten my name. My mother named me Nicole. I like to be called Nicole. Definitely can't do Nikki (you should know why...). If it's not broken, don't fix it. My name is very... not broken.
Don't assume that I'm some mysterious and quiet person. If I'm not talking, I'm observing you. I'm not working any kind of "man voodoo." Please don't fall for me. So, I guess you could also call this one, Don't put me on a pedestal until you know why I belong up there...
Don't think you know me. A few people do, but they have put in the time. You can think you've sized me up if you want, but I have already sized YOU up and I won't let you in.
Answer questions. They're not tricks (most of the time). Not answering tells me more than you know... But if you can't answer simple stuff, you're playing games and I will treat you accordingly.
Don't send me text messages asking why I deleted you on some social network. In fact, don't ask me anything about ANYthing that happened on the internet. That's self explanitory. Don't do it.
Don't come around me complaining or gossiping. I like positive things and neither of these things leads to anything positive.
Finally, don't mistake me for bitter. I'm in a good place. I'm not mean or bitter. I am direct and honest. If I'm cussing at you, it's probably because you violated one of these norms.
Ok. Do we have some sort of understanding now? Good. See you later. =]
Don't touch me uninvited. Everyone doesn't get greeted with a hug, and I'm not going to hug you every time I see you. This isn't high school. A "what's up" will do. And... Don't randomly touch me either. I'll notice and I won't like it. Wait until you're invited. You'll know.
Don't shorten my name. My mother named me Nicole. I like to be called Nicole. Definitely can't do Nikki (you should know why...). If it's not broken, don't fix it. My name is very... not broken.
Don't assume that I'm some mysterious and quiet person. If I'm not talking, I'm observing you. I'm not working any kind of "man voodoo." Please don't fall for me. So, I guess you could also call this one, Don't put me on a pedestal until you know why I belong up there...
Don't think you know me. A few people do, but they have put in the time. You can think you've sized me up if you want, but I have already sized YOU up and I won't let you in.
Answer questions. They're not tricks (most of the time). Not answering tells me more than you know... But if you can't answer simple stuff, you're playing games and I will treat you accordingly.
Don't send me text messages asking why I deleted you on some social network. In fact, don't ask me anything about ANYthing that happened on the internet. That's self explanitory. Don't do it.
Don't come around me complaining or gossiping. I like positive things and neither of these things leads to anything positive.
Finally, don't mistake me for bitter. I'm in a good place. I'm not mean or bitter. I am direct and honest. If I'm cussing at you, it's probably because you violated one of these norms.
Ok. Do we have some sort of understanding now? Good. See you later. =]
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