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by bsoles 526 days ago
> So, I figure it's not that I hang out with rude people, the problem must be me.

No, it's other people, not you. Most people are self-absorbed jerks who only love the sound of their own voice. The only reason they are not listening to you is because your are "low" (in one sense or another) in the social hierarchy of people around you. Being good-looking, well-dressed, rich, slim, or athletic helps...