Is it normal to get anxious when you don't know what people are talking about?

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So i have this thing with getting anxious as hell whenever i am in a situation where i don't know/don't have enough knowledge about whatever people are talking about. For example when people starts discussing politics (which i am not into at all) Or when they start using internal jokes with each other. Also if someone uses an advanced word i don't know the meaning of. Can anyone relate? IIN?

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  • equestrian
    12 years ago

    The cure to this problem is to either A. Look it up on your phone secretly to see what they're talking about (works great if you dont understand a word) or B. Ask them to elaborate on what they're saying. As for inside jokes that you're not on the inside of, you're not supposed to get them. While this is common, its really nothing to get anxiety over. Dont worry too much.

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  • Faceless
    12 years ago

    I just ignore everyone around me at all times. It helps alot.

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