Various people you'll meet at reunions

Have you been to an alumni party? How was it? Did you have the time of your life or went back home feeling depressed? In case you are attending one anytime soon, go prepared so you won’t be shocked by the things you’ll see.

I had a taste of things to come yesterday when my Alma Mata WhatsApp group came alive. Various conversations and disagreements arose. It was heated that someone left the group in annoyance. We tried to settle the problem but it seems everyone’s ego is bigger than how it was the last time we met. This won’t be the first time I’ll experience such because I’ve attended different gatherings involving some of them.

Various people, you’ll meet at a reunion :

The fake it type

These are people that are not satisfied with the position they are in. They have an inferiority complex issue and try to cover it up by pretending to be rich and happy. They are always the loudest n the room, they contribute to all conversations and their cloth alone makes a statement. It isn’t a classy dress but a flashy one. You’d think they are dressed for Halloween with the multiple colours they wear and chains.

Don’t be surprised when some of them appear with bouncers and rented cars. Some even rent people to act as their spouses.

The show-off

These ones are popular and rich. They are a success in whatever field they find themselves so they try to remind everyone of things they’ve achieved. Probably they were bullied while in school so this is their way of replying to the bullies. Once they start a conversation, people quickly excuse themselves.

The Gossipers

Do you remember the famous girls' gossip gang in school? They are still at it. They know everyone’s story and keep whispering among themselves. They ask all ex-lovers how their relationships are going and laugh hysterically when they hear they’ve broken up.

The silent ones

This consist of two different categories. Some are silent because they feel intimated by the achievement of others and they wish the party ends as soon as possible. What they don’t know is that they are actually doing better than some of the people they envy. Only if they know the truth. Most times the bright kid from high school falls in this category.

The second category are people that are rich but humble. They see no reason to show off. Even when there’s a call for donations, they prefer to stay anonymous, you can only know they are rich from the watch they wear or shoes and the constant calls they pick on the patio.

The mysterious ones

Everyone keeps guessing about them. No one knows what they are up to and they don’t tell anyone or give a hint. You might even wonder if this person gatecrashed the party. You can call them the observers.

The audio donors

When it’s time for a donation you need to brace yourself because this is the time the “show-offs” display themselves. They make promises and call figures they don’t have in their account. They announce it loudly for everyone to see and when everyone turns to look at them, they give a “you’re welcome. This is just a little money from what I have” nod and smile. 

However, when an anonymous donor appears on the screen (The anonymous donor is the silent ones), the show-offs are left embarrassed because while their own donation is an “audio donation”, the anonymous donor drops the money immediately.

The clowns

These ones are there to make everyone laugh. They are carefree and oblivious to the scornful glare they are receiving from different corners. They are genuinely happy to see their old friends and think they are still 10 years back. They don’t pretend to be what they are not nor do they show their true self. They are just here to have fun.

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