Everyone hates being that guy/girl in situations. I mean honestly when everyone lets say going to a movie and you are the only one who doesn't really want to and you ruin it for everyone you feel like a total jerk. We've all had these moments...well unless you're Jesus because he was perfect and all. But honestly how can we strive to make up for lost times we could have had? The answer is simple. Don't Be That Guy. Now this phrase may sound easy enough, but when you are under pressure in certain situations it may be hard to divert away. We can take care of this with the F.A.G. principle. If you follow the F.A.G. principle you will always be successful in not being That Guy; however, before we go through the FAG principle we must define what That Guy is.
That Guy : The person everyone loves to hate and never wants to become.
The Above is the most widely accepted definition at Urban Dictionary
F - Forget about others this is your decision. Don't be influenced by others' wants/needs. Maybe you should try to be a bit more daring in your life, but seriously If you have to be home at a certain time, there will always be an excuse on why you we're out so late. Better yet, there is always the lie for about 2 minutes then say that you are lying in order to seem more trustworthy. This is a proven method that has worked on many Teacher's and other Adults I have encountered. You give them a quick lie and gain their trust by saying "you know I have to be honest with you, I did fart in class and I'm very sorry if it disrupted the flow of learning. It really wasn't the African skin disease called bubblitis..." So Forgetting what others think and feel is the first step. Also if you happen to be a little more out there they may think you are bold and will potentially follow you as well.
A - Always blame someone else. This is huge. If you can get the attention off yourself for a situation that may call you "That Guy" then people will believe it is this other person causing the catastrophe and you are essentially off the hook. Averting attention will also give the people you're with to think that you are with them rather than trying to take the opposite side. Someone getting blamed for being that guy may seem like a cheap move but it can be very necessary when the situation calls for it. "Joe can you really not go with us on Saturday to the beach?" and Joe replies, "Well...If it weren't for that damn post office I would be able to go, but they always like to keep me working when everyone else isn't. I mean it's almost like they know exactly that I wanted to go to the beach so that damn post office gave me more hours....Damn..." This is a perfect response because it also gives a slight back story and can let the people feel more for you and accept your response more, especially if emotions are mixed in there.
G - Gesticulation. Your body language can be all the difference in how people perceive you as that guy. If you just say things and don't make your body care what you're saying it may seem a bit fishy. Ya gotta put on those big puppy eyes along with you're blaming and that's when the people end up having a total different perception of what should happen. They originally think alright this guy/girl is a tool and then turn to think wow he/she is being very sincere and really wish the thing can happen however they simply can't they obviously have a very believable back story that is not questionable at all and I don't think I should check it out at all. -- NEVER let on that those are not you're intentions you must keep said body language going the entire time you are with these people otherwise they will catch on and immediately think you are that guy/girl.
So, there you have it just Forget, Always Blame, and Gesticulate...FABG...I mean FAG. Well, anyway three easy steps to not becoming that guy. Now that we have defined who That Guy could be and ways to avoid being That Guy we must now realize that this can still happen to any of us. Just remember the FAG principle and you shall see that your amount of That Guy moments will severely decline and many people will love you all the more. This is a Titus original now signing off saying Take Care Everyone and I hope I dont see you being That Guy/Girl
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