People are said to be more accommodating with strangers in the club than those they meet in other places (e.g. church, malls, in the chimney, etc.).

Hence, the if-you-wanna-hookup-go-to-the-club attitude.
Personally, the event that night reminded me why I didn't go clubbing for almost a decade: that place is full of people with fame, wealth and, to some extent, physical attributes I secretly want to have.

For a young-adult growing up and trying to find himself in a world so materialistic, these worldly features are desirable.

Very very desirable.

I’m gonna be 30 soon. For the most part of the night, I was just dancing.

No comparison with other dudes, ‘dancing’ near innocent girls or complaining about less Hip-hop in the playlist.

Not that I’ve become famous or wealthy, I just briefed myself with these reminders before going inside that club:

I have inner peace
Yes, that was a joke. My apologies. Moving on with the real list...

Anyone can buy that
While it’s a silly and dead simple reminder against jealousy, it totally made sense.

Material stuff shouldn’t make us feel less of a person.

They can be bought. They’re always available.

The work you’re willing to undergo will be the benchmark, in which you may compare yourself in an even-playing field, with those who you feel intimidated to.

Are you in the ‘wishing’ (all thoughts, no work) team or in the serious (less whining, more work) one?

Inheritance, education or straight-up prostitution; of the three, which do you regard most highly of others having the financial status they have?

Your answer will show you how to deal with intimidation the next time you meet.

You have something they don't have 
Never fret, for there is absolutely no way in town this thinking would be invalidated.

But it’s true.

You have that one thing, one attribute that these nameless characters could never compete with with what you've got.

May it be character, humor, intelligence, dedication, your family, being strong in times of trials, passion, creativity - even the wisdom shared by people you look highly upon.

These things make you unique and a stand-out by default.

You will work harder for your dreams
A club full of attractive strangers (well, not everyone) often translates to this status we often associate with people who are living their dreams.

These people are partying, drinking expensive drinks and unknowingly ordering expensive Evian water and dancing awkwardly, for crying out loud.

And you’re one of them!

Remember, for whatever reason, when intimidation is at a glance nearby, tell yourself you’re already ‘living’ the dream.

It’s up to you to take it to the next level by working harder.

It could be reaching your weight goals, getting that promotion, updating to iOS, or finally getting more vacation leaves.

It’s up to you. The club will be the place to celebrate!

You are giving them waaay too much credit
Remember the first time you met this amazing person who's now a friend?

You were once intimidated by them and not only after you two were introduced to each other have your first-impression impressions, personal biases and assumptions changed.

It's normal, we are judgmental by nature.

And depending on how this connection would prosper, being able to know the other person will bring light to your own sense of uniqueness.

Depends on your perception of beauty and success, it could be you're giving them waaay too much credit without getting to know them first.

You deserved peace.

When you get the chance, get to know them.

The only downside to this approach would be your getting rejected, which immediately becomes an upside.

It might sting, yes, but you've just proven they're not worthy of your time. It is said the coolest people are friendly. Always.

Confident as you are, you need to evaluate yourself. Never get cocky. More so, creepy.

The moment you let go of herd instinct, you'll realize your own individuality and how amazingly unique you are.
Cheesy, but it's reality; there's more to life than these musings.

Often we mistake the sense of belonging as the need to belong. Tweet this

It's in our genes, this 'there's power in number' thing. In ancient times it kept our ancestors safe from predators, incest and mass extinction.

These days, the intimidation is simply the thinking these people are different from us - and they NEED to be one of us. And vice versa.