I don’t get the hype about prom night

A lot of my friends are really excited for prom night which is like in 2 more months away and I really don’t get the hype about it. How you got a dress uw to use. You want to dress up just dress up idc but it’s like making me worry like should I dress up as well + I don’t even talk to alot of ppl in my class. Short story is that there’s this huge friend group in my class. There’s like 15 guys and 6 girls including me. But I don’t really even talk to the guys except like a few only and im only in the friend group of my best friend has a similar interest in them(yes I’m the nerd) but I don’t really want to go to the prom night bc of them + the dress code is smart casual but idl the dress code I just want to wear my jeans and jacket combo bc it’s just a goodbye note to them and the next day after prom night I have to help with my cca as im a mentor in the cca. Am I the only one that doesn’t get the hype about prom night?

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Hey hammy! I’ve never been interested in events like prom night myself, because I prefer spending time by myself and being able to choose to do things which I enjoy much more. It doesn’t help that I’m camera-shy too, so I dislike having photos taken :disappointed_relieved: I can see how you’d be apprehensive about attending prom night and dressing the way you’d like; those dress codes can be real inconvenient…

If you decide to attend, you’d most likely have fun by sticking to one or two close friends throughout the night; perhaps you could unexpectedly make some special memories. If you decide not to attend though, I’m sure that you’ll be able to spend the evening in a way which you’d find more enjoyable than prom night and still celebrate your graduation. Ultimately it’s only one day in your life — it wouldn’t be life-changing either way, but it would be worthwhile if you get to enjoy yourself, whether you attend prom night or not.

Personally, I was given a choice to attend two prom nights (each in different years). I attended only the first one and my favourite part of the evening was the dinner buffet. However, I definitely don’t regret skipping the other one :face_with_hand_over_mouth: Whatever you decide on, I hope that you’ll have a great time. Happy graduation in advance!

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Hi hammy,

It’s totally understandable that you’re not feeling the excitement for prom night. It’s okay to not be interested in attending or dressing up. You should do what feels right for you and not worry about what others expect. It’s important to be true to yourself and prioritize your own comfort and happiness.

If you feel like it’s not the right thing for you, then it’s absolutely okay to skip it. Just be honest with yourself and do what feels right in your heart. You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way, and it’s okay to embrace your own preferences and priorities.

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Hi @hammy, it’s okay to not be interested in prom night, I get you because I myself is a laze person and such events drain my social battery so I have never attended prom to be honest. I think if you aren’t scared of being fomo then by all means just chill and rest at home. Just be prepared of all the pictures will be posted on IG and other form of social media platform for the next couple of days or week. If you are chill with it, then all’s good and focus on other stuff like your cca instead! On another hand, it might be unexpectedly fun and memorable because your classmates arent bonded by school rules in class and starts doing funny acts etc so it might be memorable! Anyway, just do what you feel like! Happy graduation btw!

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hi hammy :slight_smile: i never understood the hype around prom night too so i completely get it. i would say if its bringing about negative feelings, there is nothing wrong with skipping it. its completely okay to not attend since you’re not interested. you might experience FOMO but if you would rather spend your time another way, go for it. sometimes we have to think about stepping out of our comfort zone but if you’re very convinced you won’t enjoy it or that its a waste of time, its okay not to go. do whatever feels right for you :smiley:

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I had a similar experience earlier this year with an event that was more of a reunion than a prom, but it had a similar vibe. I chose to go with a casual outfit—just a polo shirt and long pants—because it felt more like me.

It turned out to be a bit awkward since my ex-girlfriend was there too, and we had recently broken up. My table ended up being right next to hers, which stirred up some old memories. But honestly, I just focused on hanging out with my close friends and reconnecting with others.

Even though it was a mix of emotions, spending time with people I cared about made it worthwhile. So if you’re not into the prom hype, that’s perfectly ok. You can go in whatever makes you feel comfortable, and it might turn out to be a pleasant experience in its own way. Just keep in mind that if you’re a heavy emotions kind of person then you might want to set a kind of limit of how long you should stay before you start to feel a sense of loneliness, so to speak, when you see others enjoying time with their friends.

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Hello @Hammy: wave: t2:!

Thank you for sharing how you feel about prom! I would like to assure you that you’re not the only one who feels this way about prom. Not everyone is interested in such an event, especially since it is a social event.

Regarding the dress code, I feel that you shouldn’t feel obligated to meet the standards. It’s all about being comfortable and wearing what you like :grin:. Prom should be enjoyable and not something you should be worrying over.

If you decide to go, perhaps you can spend the evening on your terms. But if you decide not to go, that’s also OK! Do what seems right for you, and remember that one night does not determine your value :ok_hand:t2: