Outsiders: Popularity Vs. Outsiders

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Popularity vs. Outsiders

One of the most diversifying things about high school is popularity and being an outsider. Popularity is more of being social, outgoing, and having more friends. An outsider doesn’t have a lot of friends, is shy or timid, and is prone to get bullied more. It’s mostly based on one’s social status.

Popularity may be a good thing but it can also be bad. Some pros could be having more friends, being outgoing, and everyone knowing them. Cons are people being jealous, thinking they’re snobby or stuck-up and being talked about a lot.

People who are outsiders really don’t talk a lot; they exclude themselves from others; and they’re mostly independent. You don’t hear much about

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