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Be critical. <\/strong>Make sure to have an endless list of dislikes and voice them often, whether or not your opinion is solicited. For example, don\u2019t hesitate to say, \u201cThat\u2019s what you chose to wear this morning?\u201d or \u201cWhy is your voice so shrill?\u201d If someone is eating eggs, tell them you don\u2019t like eggs. Your negativity can be applied to almost anything.<\/em><\/p>\n

It helps if the things you criticize are well liked by most people so that your dislike of them sets you apart. Disliking traffic and mosquitos isn\u2019t creative enough: everyone knows what it\u2019s like to find these things annoying, and they won\u2019t pay much attention if you find them annoying, too. But disliking the new movie that all your friends are praising? You\u2019ll find plenty of opportunities to counter your friends\u2019 glowing reviews with your contrarian opinion.\u00a0\u00a0 READ MORE<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"