They told me to just act like myself. When I said, How do I do that? they said to just have fun with it, but I'm not sure what they meant.
In "The Pleasure of My Company," Steve Martin explores the complexity of self-expression and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The protagonist grapples with the idea of authenticity, feeling uncertain about what it truly means to just "be himself." This reflects a common struggle many face when trying to align their inner feelings with external behaviors.
When advised to have fun with self-expression, the character's confusion highlights the challenges of...