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Chameleon: small, slow moving Old World Lizard, increased capability to change color, and lastly but certainly not least the inspiration for one of the catchiest songs of the 1980's, "Karma Chameleon," sung by The Culture Club. In the world there are definitions, images, and entertaining concepts of the chameleon, but I wonder if we can add one more idea; the "social chameleon." As written in Erica's (that's me) Dictionary, a Webster's knock-off, A social chameleon is A person who changes their personality to fit in and thus feels socially safe and secure. I think we have all been in situations where we change our personalities even for A minute, or against all of our morals to be safe and fit-in rather then be vulnerable and be true to yourself. Even in A generation where being yourself is accepted by the majority, it still feels unattainable. Just take A second and reflect on your life, would the you now be the same "you" in high school, or middle school, or even the "you" that was portrayed at last weeks college party. Now A days everyone gets mad at anyone who is in any aspect "fake," but who in this world is 100%, all the time truly authentic and genuine to themselves. It is easy to get swept off into the exaggerated, photo perfect snapshots of peoples lives that are portrayed as A norm. Although, it is easier in life to switch your personality to be able to fit in, but it is always a showing of confidence to be your true self. So, in your life will you be a social chameleon and blend in or be your social self and stand out?

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