<p>This summer when I see girls around town they say hi to me in passing; always girls I just knew by name--not even friendly, just acquainted. Nothing about me has changed in the past year even, but girls seem to be noticing me more. Now I'm built to be rather shy, especially when my family's around. I don't want to act unlike myself though, so what should I do?</p>
<p>Become ugly. They'll stop.</p>
<p>lol....See it this way dude: You're the one who decides what is "acting like yourslef". If opportunity comes knocking ( with big knockers lol...sorry), you've got to be outgoing, forget about what everyone else thinks, even your family. Who can really tell you you're being fake if you are now genuinely interested in being outgoing?</p>
<p>You're making this sound like a bad thing. Just make an effort to smile and say 'hi' back, maybe make harmless small talk if the opportunity presents itself. I know you might think it's pointless and stupid (I certainly do), but I guess it's one of many convoluted social conventions that help people get along with each other. </p>
<p>I understand about your parent's making things awkward since they expect you to act a certain way, and that's a difficult hurdle to clear, but I agree with megaman--- your own actions in the past determine what others (i.e. your parents) come to expect of you. If you want to break out of the confines of societal expectations that no longer fit you, then change your behavior and the expectations will change along with them. Don't let your past determine your future. I'll stop writing now before I start to sound more and more like trendy New Age therapist.</p>
<p>best of luck!</p>
<p>Thanks, guys. This is why I come to CC sometimes. :)</p>
<p>yeah... me too....and too find hot middle aged guys...what?!?!?! who said that?!?!? GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! lol</p>