This person will likely not speak to you before, during, or after class, but they certainly will "friend" you on Facebook, or whatever social networking site is "hot" at the moment. Their non-communication with you does not end once you select to "add" or "confirm" the virtual friendship, rather the silence is still present. Awkward.
This situation happened to B & L during their first week of 1L. They were sitting in the classroom, likely gossiping about the latest celeb hookup/breakup/scandal, when a guy in front of them turned around and verbally asked to be Facebook friends with the duo.
Probably thinking the same thing, exchanged in a "uh, we don't even know you" glance, they politely declined, insisting that they both do not use Facebook "hardly ever," and insisted that the requester would just probably judge them. Note: B & L are the judgers.
(And, we did just receive a lecture from one of the Dean's regarding that we were not of the "Facebook generation" anymore, but instead more of the "LinkedIn" crowd. A piece of advice neither have yet to follow.)
This request was successfully averted. However, it did not put an end to other silent-to-your-face classmate requests. (I guess we're good enough to be virtual friends, but it would kill you to offer a "hello" when we pass in the hallway before class?)
Thank goodness for "Limited Profile!"
Exception: When Facebook becomes a topic of conversation with some cuties remember to Facebook friend said cuties otherwise it will look bad! Note: You actually had a good conversation before bringing up Facebook. Be Smooth.
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