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“All right, so . . . she’d expected there to be more people here. The Facebook group she’d found—Camp Star Wars: Omaha!!!—had eighty-five members, not including Elena, who was more of a lurker than a joiner. This was definitely the right theater; the Facebook posts had been very clear. (Maybe it…” quote by Rainbow Rowell
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““All right, so . . . she’d expected there to be more people here. The Facebook group she’d found—Camp Star Wars: Omaha!!!—had eighty-five members, not including Elena, who was more of a lurker than a joiner. This was definitely the right theater; the Facebook posts had been very clear. (Maybe it was Troy who posted them.) Elena had planned to continue her more-lurker-than-joiner strategy in the line. She thought she’d show up and then sort of disappear into the crowd until she got her sea legs. Her line legs. It was a pretty good strategy for most social situations: show up, fall back, let somebody else break the ice and take the spotlight. Somebody else always would. Extroverts were nothing if not dependable. But even an expert mid-trovert like Elena couldn’t lie low in a crowd of three. (Though this Gabe kid seemed to be trying.) Elena was going to be here for four days. She was going to have to talk to these people, at least until someone else showed up.””

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Source Novel: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, 2013

Elena plans to stay hidden in a social setting, hoping others will lead, but the small group forces her to engage.

In simple terms: She expects others to take the lead, but must speak up.

Key Takeaway

Be ready to step forward when needed.

Themes

social anxiety introversion group dynamics confidence leadership

Mood

nervous hopeful determined

Type

advice reflective narrative

When to use this quote

  • college orientation
  • fan conventions
  • team meetings
  • networking events

Key Concepts

social psychology self‑efficacy identity formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance observation with participation?
  • What strategies help you feel comfortable speaking up?
A Different Perspective

Even in small groups, avoidance can limit connection and growth.

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