Unless I am directly and explicitly invited to join a group of people I know, but don’t know well, I feel unwelcome and as if I don’t belong. I do not believe this is their intent, as I am on friendly terms with most of them. On the other hand, I fear staying away from these groups of people I know is making me seem standoffish and rude. How do you know when you are welcome? And how do you join a group like that?
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I learned that if you feel awkward or unwanted in a group, you probably are. If they cared, they would include you and make you feel comfortable around them (include you in conversations, ask you questions, etc). You could be friendly with them, but if you feel that you are not really welcomed, it’s okay, they’re just not your people.