Have you ever felt left out?

[vsoch]

For this question, let's share experiences when we've felt left out. Whether it's at a conference, in your own lab, or a discussion board, please share your story! 🦉

[vsoch]

The only times I've felt left out in community events is when there is agreement or "expected tradition" to have some kind of social hour in a noisy restaurant or bar. I don't drink, so I could easily go and enjoy the company, but often times these locations are extremely loud. As someone who is highly sensitive to noise, I get overwhelmed in these kinds of spots easily and will have to leave. This happened a lot in graduate school for "happy hours" and then at conferences when there are meetups outside of the conference venue in some kind of restaurant or other busy place.