The pressure to conform to societal norms is overwhelming from "summary" of Primates of Park Avenue by Wednesday Martin
The moment you set foot in the concrete jungle that is Manhattan, you can feel it - the invisible weight of societal expectations pressing down on you like a heavy cloud. It's in the way people dress, the way they talk, the way they carry themselves with an air of effortless sophistication. The pressure to conform to these norms is relentless, unyielding, and all-encompassing. From the Upper East Side to Park Avenue, the rules are clear - you must look the part, act the part, and never stray from the carefully curated path laid out for you by those who came before. It's not just about fitting in; it's about survival in a world where appearances are everything. The pressure to conform is not just external; it seeps into your bones, infiltrates your thoughts, and becomes a part of who you are. Every aspect of your life is scrutinized - from the clothes you wear to the schools your children attend, from the parties you host to the vacations you take. Ther...
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