DEAR RHONA: I am thinking about taking an acting class. Although I have a well-paying job in medical sales, I have always had the dream of being on stage.
When I mentioned my plan to my good friend, she got excited and said she'd like to enrol in the class with me.¬ I'm not sure if I am being unfair, but it feels like she is just being a copycat. I'd rather take the class by myself, but I don't want to alienate her or sound like a snob. She has the brochure and keeps asking me when I am signing up. ¬ -- Help
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Dear Help: The best part about being new in town -- or new to the class -- is that you can be anybody you please. You start off anonymous. There are no witnesses from the past who pipe up with " but you never tell jokes" or " that seems so out of character for you." I understand your desire to go solo on this flight. You can be straight with your pal and explain that you'd planned to join a group where you knew no one because you are shy and wouldn't feel comfortable performing in front of friends just yet. Or you can go the sneaky route and say you decided to wait until the next session. If your friend is just tagging along I doubt she'd go on her own. Then sign up last minute like those guys in movies who jump on the train just as the doors close to elude the guys who are tailing them. Next time keep your plans in your back pocket if you want privacy.
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