Day 1:

While engaged in a conversation with my friends, I received an incoming call from my mother, necessitating my immediate attention. This abrupt interruption prompted a swift shift in my demeanor and attitude, which underwent a noticeable transformation. This change was notably discernible due to treating my mother with respect, a standard of behavior that I’ve consistently done for. years, which starkly contrasts with the casual and informal demeanor I typically display in the presence of my friends.

Day 2:

Scheduled for an appointment at the Student Academic Consultation Center (SACC), the tutoring facility on campus, I found myself in a unique situation, deviating from my usual approach of refraining from seeking clarification when faced with comprehension challenges. Given that my primary objective for this visit was to get additional support and guidance pertaining to my academic assignments, I made a conscious decision to engage and ask question which I normally do not. This adaptation manifested in my willingness to seek for assistance in my assignments.

Day 3:

Inside the downtown-bound local 6 train at 33rd Street during the morning, I initially felt tired due to having a lack of sleep the night prior. However, when a fellow commuter asked for directions to 42nd Street, I made a concerted effort to appear awake and accommodating. I politely informed them that our current train was headed downtown and advised them to switch to an uptown-bound train, just one stop after 33rd Street.

Day 4:

During a voice call on Discord with a group of individuals, I tended to be quieter initially, as I wasn’t well-acquainted with most of the participants. However, when my closer friends joined the call, those I had known for an extended period and had a deeper connection with. I naturally became more talkative and engaged in the conversation.

Day 5:

On our day off from college, my friends invited me to visit our high school, despite my reluctance due to the lengthy commute. Nevertheless, I agreed, and upon arrival, I made an effort to appear delighted to be there. In reality, I yearned for a day of rest at home, as college offered fewer breaks than my high school days.

Day 6:

While immersed in a game of Rust, a young player unexpectedly asked if I spoke Russian. I had minimal knowledge of the language, limited to just one word, “да” (yes). To keep up appearances, I continued to respond with “да” to their questions and statements. Surprisingly, it seemed that the player genuinely believed I could converse in Russian, despite my one-word responses. This left me amused because I honestly didn’t think one-word responses would’ve worked as well as they did.

Day 7:

While waiting in the self-checkout line at Stop and Shop, an incident occurred where someone inadvertently without knowledge skipped ahead of others, leading to visible frustration among other shoppers. One person expressed their annoyance, and this sentiment spread throughout the line. Despite my own lack of personal investment in the situation, I felt compelled to join in the collective annoyance, imitating my reactions with those around me, even though in reality I couldn’t care less.