Peer Problems

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Many people ignore me and give me a death glare. Others coldly exclude out of their groups and show no remorse when I don't have a partner for a project.

Last Thursday, I sat at a table with some of my classmates, and pulled out a book. They soon moved to a different table, leaving me alone. Sometimes when we have group projects and no one chooses me, the teacher usually asks who wants me in their group. Then, no one answers and continues on. Then the teacher has to pick one for me, and my teammates usually ignore me. A LOT.

Now, I do act a bit weird of strange. I am extremely quiet, and people may think I'm a maniac and I'm plotting a massive shootout or something. I usually talk to myself quietly or hum to myself.


Is there anyway I can stop this and let others acknowledge I'm actually there?

I know you're probably not interested in what the group likes to talk about---but, if I were you, I'd pretend to like it a little bit.

I don't think they believe you're planning a school shooting.

People tend to be insecure; they might think you're more intelligent than them, and that you scorn them for it.

If people in your group are having a conversation, I would insert my two-cents--but don't sound too intelligent, until they get to know you a little better.