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Perspectives matter. This is true especially when one is attempting to impress others that may result in unfavorable decisions. While it's true that being genuine and not presenting a fake persona that doesn't reflect your personal values, I feel there is a time and place that's appropriate for a reasonable person's view of how society reacts to the unusual. It's then up to that person to decide whether it's important to conform or resist to prevent from shaming or casting doubt. This week's ZAPFIC Monday challenge centers around the prompt "embarrassment" and presented the opportunity to explore what encompasses the impression that one formulate to cause shame. The ZAPFICMonday challenge was created by @felt.buzz and consists of a story told in 240 characters or less. Quite a feat to accomplish. If you're interested, visit the current challenge post: [Monday 12th January 2026... Time for #ZapFicMonday: ZapFic240! The "Original" ZapFic: Write a story using 240 characters OR less!](https://peakd.com/hive-161155/@zapfic.club/monday-12th-january-2026-time-for-zapficmonday-zapfic240-the-original-zapfic-write-a-story-using-240-characters-or-less) **My story is below:**

![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) Ron stood with hands crossing his chest as Amy neared. Anticipating an argument, he waited. "Why won't you introduce me to your family?" "Why keep harping on the obvious?" he replied. "You act as if you're ashamed!" "Cover your body!" he yelled. ![pexels-dmaxproductionks-20016340.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23yTctj2A6S7zZJxYzNeuKWvFtL758VJP2Ck3YazXsoNnHyqbh6Yt86yzNmPQ92z3s1Re.jpg) ^{[Source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-mini-skirt-and-crop-top-20016340/)} ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png)

Las perspectivas importan. Esto es especialmente cierto cuando se intenta impresionar a otras personas, lo que puede dar lugar a decisiones desfavorables. Si bien es cierto que hay que ser sincero y no presentar una imagen falsa que no refleje tus valores personales, creo que hay un momento y un lugar adecuados para que una persona razonable valore cómo reacciona la sociedad ante lo inusual. Depende entonces de esa persona decidir si es importante conformarse o resistirse para evitar la vergüenza o el recelo. El desafío ZAPFIC Monday de esta semana se centra en el tema «vergüenza» y ofrece la oportunidad de explorar qué es lo que conforma la impresión que uno formula para causar vergüenza. El reto ZAPFICMonday fue creado por @felt.buzz y consiste en una historia contada en 240 caracteres o menos. Si te interesa, visita el post del reto actual: [Monday 12th January 2026... Time for #ZapFicMonday: ZapFic240! The "Original" ZapFic: Write a story using 240 characters OR less!](https://peakd.com/hive-161155/@zapfic.club/monday-12th-january-2026-time-for-zapficmonday-zapfic240-the-original-zapfic-write-a-story-using-240-characters-or-less). **Mi historia está abajo:** ![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) ** Lo mínimo indispensable** Ron se quedó de pie con los brazos cruzados sobre el pecho mientras Amy se acercaba. Anticipando una discusión, esperó. «¿Por qué no me presentas a tu familia?». «¿Por qué insistes en lo obvio?», respondió él. «¡Actúas como si te avergonzaras!». «¡Cúbrete el cuerpo!», gritó él. ![pexels-dmaxproductionks-20016340.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23yTctj2A6S7zZJxYzNeuKWvFtL758VJP2Ck3YazXsoNnHyqbh6Yt86yzNmPQ92z3s1Re.jpg) ^{[Source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-mini-skirt-and-crop-top-20016340/)} ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png) I leave here the screenshot evidencing the 240-character limit for my story for ZAPFIC Monday (1/12/26): Aquí dejo la captura de pantalla que muestra el límite de 240 caracteres para mi historia para ZAPFIC Monday ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tSwkwGGx7qrmgJje6jwJ58jFc7jL4wU7hzdLhsfZvsyPRijv3BSstDwBNLeVUjRG2Qr.png) ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png)

###### RULES: - Post to the Freewriters Community. - Use one or more of the tags: #zapfic; #zapficmonday; #zapfic240. - Please use a word/character counter (if you search for word counter on the internet or in your phone's app store you will get a big choice!) word counter.net and include a screenshot. This makes it easier for you and @felt.buzz! - Use the prompt provided as you see fit (use your imagination) - You have 3 days (until Thursday 23h59 GMT) to post a Zapfic (a story written in 240 characters or less) using the prompt given. - Try to tell a complete story if you can! - The story should only be 240 characters long (including spaces)

###### NORMAS: - Postear en la comunidad de Freewriters. - Utiliza una o varias de las etiquetas #zapfic; #zapficmonday; #zapfic240 - Por favor, utiliza un contador de palabras/caracteres (¡si buscas contador de palabras en internet o en la tienda de aplicaciones de tu teléfono tendrás una gran selección!) wordcounter.net e incluye una captura de pantalla. Así será más fácil para ti y para @feltbuzz. - Utiliza el texto como mejor te parezca (usa tu imaginación). - Dispones de 3 días (hasta el jueves a las 23h59 GMT) para publicar un Zapfic (una historia escrita en 240 caracteres o menos) utilizando el tema propuesto. - Intenta contar una historia completa si puedes. - La historia debe tener sólo 240 caracteres (espacios incluidos).

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