Here’s a random piece of advice to fit with the theme
Ever wonder what being yourself means?
Manage your expectations and you’ll manage your reactions.
Expectations about what kind of person you are, what people you’ll meet, what social skills you’re adept at, what you’ll most likely do or talk about.
The list goes on, point being that you need to manage your expectations by betting them against reality.
It’s fair to assume that others have expectations too, some being realists while others whimsical.
Most of the time, if you acknowledge your expectations in advance, you won’t feel awkward because you know exactly what your role is on stage.
This is the key to “being yourself” ❤️