"Oh no, I have to walk through a crowd of people. Act normal!
Am I avoiding eye contact too much? I'm sure I am. Just look at people so they don't think you're being weird.
No! You looked too long. Now people will think you're staring at them!
Am I walking weirdly? How about my posture? Am I walking too fast or too slow?
What if I get in their way? What if I try too hard and look like I'm avoiding them?
Do they think I dress weirdly? Is my makeup smudged? Does my hair look unruly?
My breathing's getting faster, I'm sure I'm sweating. I'm sure I look really nervous and suspicious. What if I'm acting suspiciously? Can they tell I'm panicking? Why can't I just cope with this?!
Oh god, I'm sure they can tell I'm panicking. Just. Act. Normal!"
Me...every single time!
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