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    A few days ago, I something amazingly cruel. A senior, you know the type, athletic, good-looking went up to a freshman girl, again, you know the type, mousey, straight brown hair, glasses, baggy sweater, not quite the type you'd expect aforementioned senior to date and asked, "So, you have a date to Homecoming?" The girl blushed a little and giggled, tucked some hair behind her ear, replying, "No, but..." The guy interrupts her, saying, "Just taking a poll," then turns around and walks off. Like I said, cruel. The girl was distraught, I went over and comforted her, I mean... she had a breakdown in the middle of the hall. I really felt bad for her, I'm ashamed to share the same gender with that guy. That was just wrong. Anyways, went over, comforted and hugged her, tried to make her feel better and let her know that not everyone's a jerk. I guess it's just little acts of cruelty and kindness like that that can change someone's life.

    I was talking to a friend today and this incident came up. I mentioned what I'd done and said to her and he replied, "Well break her heart, why don't 'ya?" I guess he had a point, the kind of guy she needed right then just left her alone, having to get to class and being busy on Homecoming night when I could've taken her, made her feel just a little special. Maybe even the kindest acts have a little cruelty tucked inside of them. Really, though, how many freshman girls in the world are like that, desperately wanting someone to love them, a Prince Charming? And how many guys that might be like that agree to go to a dance with them, then show up for the last ten minutes and walk all over their feelings? An act as simple as showing a young girl a nice night can change their lives, make them feel better about themselves. Yes, I realize I'm stereotyping to a certain degree, but it's still at least a little applicable. Any high school juniors, seniors, or even sophomore guys who read this, find a girl who needs a little attention, a little love. Show her a nice night, buy her a nice dinner, go dancing with her even if you hate it or have two left feet. Give her a slow, soft, warm kiss if she seems to want one. Don't expect anything except gratitude in return. It's these simple little acts, these small kindnesses that can make someone's life better, that begin to change the world for the better. Doesn't even have to be a school dance or anything, just take her out for a nice night. And hey, if you have fun, take her out for another. You might be surprised at the results, at a meaningful relationship that might develop. So have a heart, okay? Be kind. And again, I realize I'm stereotyping to some degree, but again, it is at least a little applicable.

    Share the love. Take a freshman to homecoming.

    Peace, love, and fishsticks,

    ~L.W. Smith​
     
    .-. I find this very insperational, but then again, you make freshman sound like losers and geeks. Kinda going along with the 'feel pity' kinda thing. I don't want anyone to feel pity for me. I'd find it insulting for someone to try to comfort me by asking if I wanted to go to homecoming with them. I would feel like more of an outcast if that happened to me. Freshman eventually turn into seniors too ya know.
    Taking a freshman to homecoming will make them feel worse, thinking it's some kinda dare.....

    And I end this point by saying I'm a freshman who doesn't have a homecoming date. Not sure if upperclassmen view this differently, but ya. A freshman eye view of this. But nice of you to think of us wee people :3
     
    I have to agree with Chibi-Chan.

    I find that somewhat wrong that that senior did. Well that's school for you. Poeple always see others as prey. Sometimes they are prey themselves.
     
    Yeah, I really do know what you mean. I realize full well that a lot of what I wrote was quite stereotypical. On the other hand, I do know quite a few girls who fall into the catagory I mentioned. My sincerest apologies if I have offended/offend you.
     
    The Adamant Dodger said:
    The guy interrupts her, saying, "Just taking a poll," then turns around and walks off.
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    Hahahaha! I shouldn't be laughing, it's really terrible, but I gotta remember that line.
     
    Allstories said:
    Hahahaha! I shouldn't be laughing, it's really terrible, but I gotta remember that line.
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    It's funny we all know it is...just not when it's happening in real life.

    At one point or another, everyone is new somewhere. If there's no helping bitter freshmen, the least they can get is knowing next year most seniors will get something during their first year of...man I give bad advice O_o

    I wouldn't have asked the girl or anything, but just reassure her that there's someone out there for her. If she's the kind that really needs love, she'll take what she can get and never let go. Which may or may not be a good thing, time would tell there. If she really wanted something, then asking wouldn't be the best idea. She might think of it as something more than it is, and either the guy would get hurt or the girl would hurt...most likely the girl. In my school, there really wasn't a big Freshmen/Senior deal or anything, we were all just students.

    If that doesn't help, just look at the seniors and think "Hah! They have to pay taxes next year!"
     
    The Adamant Dodger said:
    A few days ago, I something amazingly cruel. A senior, you know the type, athletic, good-looking went up to a freshman girl, again, you know the type, mousey, straight brown hair, glasses, baggy sweater, not quite the type you'd expect aforementioned senior to date and asked, "So, you have a date to Homecoming?" The girl blushed a little and giggled, tucked some hair behind her ear, replying, "No, but..." The guy interrupts her, saying, "Just taking a poll," then turns around and walks off. Like I said, cruel. The girl was distraught, I went over and comforted her, I mean... she had a breakdown in the middle of the hall. I really felt bad for her, I'm ashamed to share the same gender with that guy. That was just wrong. Anyways, went over, comforted and hugged her, tried to make her feel better and let her know that not everyone's a jerk. I guess it's just little acts of cruelty and kindness like that that can change someone's life.

    I was talking to a friend today and this incident came up. I mentioned what I'd done and said to her and he replied, "Well break her heart, why don't 'ya?" I guess he had a point, the kind of guy she needed right then just left her alone, having to get to class and being busy on Homecoming night when I could've taken her, made her feel just a little special. Maybe even the kindest acts have a little cruelty tucked inside of them. Really, though, how many freshman girls in the world are like that, desperately wanting someone to love them, a Prince Charming? And how many guys that might be like that agree to go to a dance with them, then show up for the last ten minutes and walk all over their feelings? An act as simple as showing a young girl a nice night can change their lives, make them feel better about themselves. Yes, I realize I'm stereotyping to a certain degree, but it's still at least a little applicable. Any high school juniors, seniors, or even sophomore guys who read this, find a girl who needs a little attention, a little love. Show her a nice night, buy her a nice dinner, go dancing with her even if you hate it or have two left feet. Give her a slow, soft, warm kiss if she seems to want one. Don't expect anything except gratitude in return. It's these simple little acts, these small kindnesses that can make someone's life better, that begin to change the world for the better. Doesn't even have to be a school dance or anything, just take her out for a nice night. And hey, if you have fun, take her out for another. You might be surprised at the results, at a meaningful relationship that might develop. So have a heart, okay? Be kind. And again, I realize I'm stereotyping to some degree, but again, it is at least a little applicable.

    Share the love. Take a freshman to homecoming.

    Peace, love, and fishsticks,

    ~L.W. Smith​
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    I actually laughed really hard at that...

    Stereotyping to SOME degree? oh c'mon...you say you're ashamed to share the same gender as a jerk? Well, you didn't really have much of an option...that's like saying you're ashamed of being human because human beings are jerks.

    This whole, take a freshman to homecoming is kind of stupid. You're assuming that all freshmen are so unbelievably intimidated by seniors...not, really...

    And why go with a freshmen that I don't like when I could go with a senior/junior that I do...I don't like sympathy stories. I've heard em all and they're all the same.
     
    I'm being facetious with this to a very large degreee, and I'd hoped that some people would recognize that, at least. Still, just because all these sympathy stories are "All the same." doesn't mean that we cannot be compassionate and kind, even if much of it does seem similar.
     
    This reminds me of my own life tale. Turns out some of my fridends irl had none to begin with. One kid in particular had none whatsoever. always being picked on and junk. One day, while he was in tears somewhere, I offered him a hand of friendship. From that day forward, we were friends and his whole atitude changed. By the time we spilt ur own paths and left, he had friends all over the place.....but sadly that was at least 2 years ago. Not sure what he's doing now.
     
    Meh, that would be what I'd be trying to stop from happening long ago. Some people in this world simply don't care what they say or do, and that's just sad. This post was a great wake-up call for me in a way. I don't feel like quitting my job was a good idea anymore.
    Then again, NONE of you have any idea of what I just meant. Just proves Kylie knows me too much..
     
    Poor kid really.

    But then again, people are naturally cruel in life. That's why we all got to toughen up and never expect anything. People used to make fun of me because I often kept my head down, now they just avoid me because I just am expresionless. lol

    But seriously though, poor kid. I feel bad some people have to suffer bullying.
     
    God,this kind of reminds me of my two friends,there both depressed,lost,finding love but can't,cursed when it comes to love,and they have been both been broken by the person they liked......Aww,poor for that girl,have ya been talking to her lately?She seems depressed....
     
    Meh, some people just done give a flyin rats re-end to how other people feel after what they say.............., there just too heartless its sad. Hope that girl feels better soon, because if it where me, i would've cried first, then think of a way for revenge, cause thats just soooooo mean *frowns*
     
    What if he really was taking a poll...
     
    The seniors had to deal with this problem too when they were freshman i'd say. o_O
     
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