"Prepping you for dinner with my parents? I probably should've thought of that."
She raises a finger to her lips, miming being deep in thought.
"Well, I'd say 'Just relax and be yourself,' but that might make you do the opposite and tense up. So my advice is 'Freak out and be really self-conscious about it.' You'll feel so much pressure to feel pressure that you'll end up messing up and having a relaxing meal instead."
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Date: 2021-07-17 09:29 pm (UTC)"Prepping you for dinner with my parents? I probably should've thought of that."
She raises a finger to her lips, miming being deep in thought.
"Well, I'd say 'Just relax and be yourself,' but that might make you do the opposite and tense up. So my advice is 'Freak out and be really self-conscious about it.' You'll feel so much pressure to feel pressure that you'll end up messing up and having a relaxing meal instead."