Ask Classy

Dear Classy,
My close group of friends, aka my best friends, isn’t necessarily the “coolest people” but honestly they are really cool! But now because of their rep people are thinking that I’m a dork too… I don’t know what to do.. I can either sit at lunch with my cooler friends or I can just stick with my close friends. What should I do???
- Which Friends?, 15, Pennsylvania

Dear Which Friends?,
Well the best decision for you would be to hang out with the people you are most comfortable with. It sounds like you are more comfortable with your “dorky” friends, but you are also more concerned with what other people think of you. This is a hard time in a girl’s life. You don’t want to be known as a dork, but you also aren’t comfortable with the “cooler people”. You will find later in life that the coolest people you will meet are those that are comfortable with themselves. No one likes a follower or a “wannabe” – just be yourself and everything will be okay! :o) This means that if you enjoy hanging out with the dorky kids, screw everyone else and have a fun time with the people you love!
Much Love,
Classy