How is importance ranked when it comes to the people in your life? Is it family first, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, strangers – in that order? Then those groups are broken down even more?
In a small group, is there an active effort put forth to create a welcoming atmosphere for each member individually without letting one person feel left out, unintentionally or otherwise?
As an individual, do you find yourself striving to treat others in your circles, your cliques, as you’d desire to be treated in the same instance? Do unto others?
“Golden Rule” anyone?
If, in a particular case, you find yourself being the one left out, would you initiate the conversation and hope that what results is not only a satisfactory response, but also a less-than-awkward remainder of time with these people? Or do you keep quiet and bank on the rest of the group noticing that the one person who seems to be lagging behind is always you?
Are there any good answers?
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