wow this really made me think about my own group. being a teen is basically just being judged 24/7 by everyone lol. i love what u said about roasting friends to their face instead of back bitching. me and my friends do the same when we are gaming. if someone breaks the rule we just yell at them right there.
the cricket example is cool because i get that pressure too. everyone thinks u are a pro and u dont want to let them down even if u feel nervous inside. it is like when i post on hive and worry if people will like my post or not. sometimes u just have to go with the flow like u said and build that bond. i try to do that here on hive too even if i am just a kid. no one is perfect but trying to understand how others think is big brain move. thanks for sharing this perspective!