The context of the following conversation is Carson was new at school and befriended Quinn, so Quinn introduced him to the cool kids.:
Carson says I befriended this sweet girl today.  She introduced me to all the cool kids..
The friend responds You are in with the cool crowd..
Carson responds I am new to the school so I want to be friendly to everyone..
The friend responds You make friends easily.  I don't worry about you..
Carson responds People are very friendly to me at my new school..
The friend responds That's better than if they were mean to you..