Don't fall into the trap. Don't believe everything you hear, read, see, or are bombarded with by the media. Keep an open mind free of others' prejudice and you will make friends much more easily. Be willing to adapt for others, but not so much that you lose your identity. Though you may be tempted to follow blindly in another's footsteps, avoid the deceptive call of the Pied Piper.
Conformity breeds mediocrity.
Be yourself, be an individual. Although we may fear people who are slightly different, deep down, we respect individuality. Stand on your own merit and be proud of whom you are, because if you don't, no one else will. Try to understand. Don't write off people because you can't comprehend what makes them tick.