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I want to be alone and I want people to leave me alone. How do I block the world out?

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Avoid making eye contact and smiling. Wear headphones whenever possible to avoid people who want to start conversations with you.

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How do I block out sounds of many people who are being loud?

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If you can't wear headphones and listen to music, try focusing on something like reading, writing, or going on your phone.

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I have hard time ignoring background noise/movements while studying in a public study place. How to cope?

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You could try getting some noise cancelling or noise isolating headphones, or listening to some music through headphones to drown out other people's noise (assuming that doesn't also distract you). You could use earplugs as well. Some libraries also have quiet study rooms, where there should be less noise. If none of these are options or none of them work for you, then maybe studying in a public place just isn't for you. Some people study best in private at home.

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How do I deal with people thinking I'm angry?

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The trick to this is smiling. Just because you're ignoring people doesn't necessarily mean you need to lose your smile. Train your resting face into a small smile.

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How can you stop letting people get you into trouble?

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Say no. It's simple to say, but it's hard to do. If there is a small chance it could get you in trouble don't do it, however small it is. Also don't hang around these people, if you can. If it's something physical (using your hands), write in pen STOP and/or THINK. You'll think twice before doing.

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How do I be alone and not talk to people?

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Go to a dark spot like a closet or rest room, put your head phones in, listen to music and do what you like.

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How do I avoid an annoying person who follows me wherever I go?

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Tell them to back off. Look them in the eyes, and ask them nicely to please go away to maintain your cold attitude.

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It's kind of hard not to smile at all. Do you mean not to smile at a person?

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If you must smile, a closed mouth smile is best. Let it flicker over your face for only an instant. Make it look strained if you want to smile in a rude or sarcastic way.

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How do I get rid of someone at school who keeps bothering me, even if I ignore him?

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Ask him kindly to go away. Tell him you need some space. If necessary, tell him you don't like being surrounded by more than one or two people and it makes you feel crowded.

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How to stop caring about anything?

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It's not possible. Human beings were wired to care about things. Perhaps the better question is "How can I care more about what really matters?"

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How do I be cold to elders or how to not smile at them?

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Pretend you cannot hear them. Give them a taste of their own medicine and use your selective hearing ability.

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