In our world, societal norms and expectations often shape how we behave. This makes it hard to be our true selves with others. From a young age, we learn to act in ways that please our parents and society, often hiding our real thoughts and feelings behind masks. When we are alone, we are usually more honest with ourselves. We sing loudly and dance freely because no one is watching. However, in social situations, we often change our behaviour to fit in and be accepted. From birth, our parents teach us what is right and wrong, often using strict rules and punishments. If we do something they don’t like, they correct us, which makes us start hiding our true feelings and actions to appear obedient. At work, we also change how we act based on who we are with. We might be very respectful to our boss, even if we don’t agree with them, and treat our colleagues or subordinates differently. This shows how we wear different masks for different people. In romantic relationships, we might hid...