Folks seem terrified to really "let loose" and have fun. Fear of judgment seems to be the basis of their fear. I don't think this fear is completely irrational. Social media (or something) seems to have made people jump to unjustified conclusions fast about people they don't even know. People assume the worst now.
Before: "Oh random person X just asked if I want to dance. How fun!"
Now: "Can you believe a random person came ask me to dance? What a creeper!"
Before: "Look at the kids having fun playing in the ditch and making mud pies!"
Now: "Who leaves their kids unsupervised in the rain? Should we call the police?"
Before: "I think I'll try an improv class. It looks like fun. Why not!"
Now: "I want to learn piano but I'm scared to be bad in front of everyone while learning."
Before: "Oh random person X just asked if I want to dance. How fun!"
Now: "Can you believe a random person came ask me to dance? What a creeper!"
Before: "Look at the kids having fun playing in the ditch and making mud pies!"
Now: "Who leaves their kids unsupervised in the rain? Should we call the police?"
Before: "I think I'll try an improv class. It looks like fun. Why not!"
Now: "I want to learn piano but I'm scared to be bad in front of everyone while learning."