not trying to target ppl who don’t know how to socialize but a tip is that “banter” that’s sorta mean isn’t a good way to make friends with someone.

if you and your established friends tease each other, that’s one thing. my friends and I rip on each other all the time. but if you’re not friends with someone already you’re not gonna know what their sore spots are so just going in with a “fun” insult probably won’t land well.

this seems obvious to me but the number of people here who message me something rude or downright mean or call me like “bitch” or “slut” or make fun of me but who are so CLEARLY actually trying to start a conversation and become friends is actually shocking.