{"id":497,"date":"2021-08-14T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-14T10:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=497"},"modified":"2021-10-16T20:22:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-16T20:22:52","slug":"feeling-left-out-friends-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Left Out by Friends or Family? Why It Happens &#038; What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Certain situations can leave you feeling left out. Maybe your friends went to a party and didn\u2019t invite you or you were excluded from a group project at work.<\/p>\n<p>Social exclusion can be painful, especially if it\u2019s your family or close friends who leave you out of their plans. However, sometimes it can also be a perceived feeling.<\/p>\n<p>The desire to belong somewhere and relate to our fellow human beings is among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4848456\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our most basic emotional needs<\/a>. When we realize that we\u2019ve been excluded from a group for some reason, <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-feel-like-i-dont-belong-anywhere\/\">we feel like we don\u2019t belong anywhere<\/a>. This can result in overall loneliness and frustration.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to find out <em>why you feel left out<\/em>. It is particularly important to get to the root cause if it happens on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#%E2%80%98Why_do_I_always_feel_left_out\" title=\"\u2018Why do I always feel left out?\u2019\">\u2018Why do I always feel left out?\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#1_You_may_be_hanging_out_with_the_wrong_people\" title=\"1. You may be hanging out with the wrong people\">1. You may be hanging out with the wrong people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#2_You_may_suffer_from_insecurities_or_social_anxiety\" title=\"2. You may suffer from insecurities or social anxiety\">2. You may suffer from insecurities or social anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#3_You_are_an_introvert\" title=\"3. You are an introvert\">3. You are an introvert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#4_You_make_yourself_look_unavailable\" title=\"4. You make yourself look unavailable\">4. You make yourself look unavailable<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#What_to_do_when_you_feel_left_out\" title=\"What to do when you feel left out?\">What to do when you feel left out?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#1_Embrace_your_feelings_and_dont_distract_yourself_with_nonsense\" title=\"1. Embrace your feelings and don\u2019t distract yourself with nonsense\">1. Embrace your feelings and don\u2019t distract yourself with nonsense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#2_Examine_your_friend_circle\" title=\"2. Examine your friend circle\">2. Examine your friend circle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#3_Ensure_its_not_a_made-up_situation\" title=\"3. Ensure it\u2019s not a made-up situation\">3. Ensure it\u2019s not a made-up situation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#4_Talk_to_your_friends_or_family_about_your_feelings\" title=\"4. Talk to your friends or family about your feelings\">4. Talk to your friends or family about your feelings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#5_Make_sure_you_are_open_to_communication\" title=\"5. Make sure you are open to communication\">5. Make sure you are open to communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#6_Dont_give_in_to_the_feeling_of_inadequacy\" title=\"6. Don\u2019t give in to the feeling of inadequacy\">6. Don\u2019t give in to the feeling of inadequacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#How_to_not_feel_left_out_as_an_introvert\" title=\"How to not feel left out as an introvert\">How to not feel left out as an introvert<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#1_Recognize_and_accept_your_need_for_alone_time\" title=\"1. Recognize and accept your need for alone time\">1. Recognize and accept your need for alone time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#2_Explain_to_your_friends_why_you_need_to_stay_off_socializing\" title=\"2. Explain to your friends why you need to stay off socializing\">2. Explain to your friends why you need to stay off socializing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#3_Be_the_one_to_invite_them\" title=\"3. Be the one to invite them\">3. Be the one to invite them<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-left-out-friends-family\/#Feeling_left_out_is_a_common_emotion\" title=\"Feeling left out is a common emotion\">Feeling left out is a common emotion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Why_do_I_always_feel_left_out\"><\/span>\u2018Why do I always feel left out?\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the feeling of being excluded is haunting you, there could be a few reasons.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_may_be_hanging_out_with_the_wrong_people\"><\/span>1. You may be hanging out with the wrong people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Being left out is not limited only to missing out on invitations and birthday parties. Sometimes you can feel this way while being surrounded by friends.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a situation: your friends are discussing the latest football game, and you have no interest in sports. This is when you feel excluded from the conversation and find yourself in the unfortunate position of an outsider in a social group.<\/p>\n<p>If this happens on a regular basis, maybe you just don\u2019t have a lot in common with the people you hang out with.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_may_suffer_from_insecurities_or_social_anxiety\"><\/span>2. You may suffer from insecurities or social anxiety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you feel like being left out, but it\u2019s just an illusion that stems from your low self-esteem or mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/0165025421995921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social anxiety<\/a>, in particular, can distort your self-perception and trick you into feeling rejected and excluded. A trivial thing such as your friend\u2019s innocent remark about your new haircut can fuel your inner critic and make it seem like you are not welcome in your social circle. In this case, social rejection is nothing more than a perceived feeling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_are_an_introvert\"><\/span>3. You are an introvert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many introverts are prone to the so-called<strong> FOMO<\/strong> \u2013 the fear of missing out, which can also leave them feeling excluded.<\/p>\n<p>This personality type needs a good portion of alone time, especially after socializing. For this reason, introverts often turn down invitations, don&#8217;t answer phone calls, and avoid social gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>But at the same time, they still want to be invited and included in their friends\u2019 plans. It\u2019s quite contradictory and can confuse other people who may finally give up and stop inviting their quiet friend to parties and get-togethers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_make_yourself_look_unavailable\"><\/span>4. You make yourself look unavailable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s at work or in your friend circle, sometimes people exclude you from their plans because they assume that you aren\u2019t interested. Let\u2019s continue with the example of the introvert.<\/p>\n<p>If you turn down 9 invitations out of 10, your friends get used to the fact that you <em>don\u2019t want<\/em> to come. So why bother inviting you? Yes, as an introvert, you prefer to stay in reading a book rather than attend a loud party, and it\u2019s understandable.<\/p>\n<p>However, your friends may misinterpret your behavior and assume that you are simply not interested in spending time with them. So if you ask yourself, \u2018<em>Why do I feel left out<\/em>?\u2019 it can be that you make yourself look unavailable to others.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_you_feel_left_out\"><\/span>What to do when you feel left out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, the most important question is how to deal with being left out. Here are a few things you can do:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Embrace_your_feelings_and_dont_distract_yourself_with_nonsense\"><\/span>1. Embrace your feelings and don\u2019t distract yourself with nonsense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When we experience negative emotional states such as loneliness and isolation, we often distract ourselves with meaningless activities. It\u2019s an attempt to cope with emotional pain.<\/p>\n<p>However, it can also lead us to suppress our emotions, which can have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3939772\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adverse effects<\/a> on our mental and physical health.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, when you feel left out, recognize your emotion and allow yourself to fully feel it. Resist the urge to numb this feeling by getting drunk, overeating, or watching stupid TV shows. Expert Emma Seppala, Ph.D., <a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.berkeley.edu\/article\/item\/eight_ways_to_ease_the_pain_of_loneliness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommends<\/a> spending some time in complete silence to avoid distractions and listen to your feelings.<\/p>\n<p>A good way to cope is to write down your thoughts as if you are writing a letter to the person who made you feel left out. This can help you express yourself and make better sense of your emotions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Examine_your_friend_circle\"><\/span>2. Examine your friend circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your friends or co-workers may exclude you from their social plans because they are not the right company for you. Think about it. To figure out whether you are in the right company, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you have shared interests and activities?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any meaningful conversation topics that excite both you and them?<\/li>\n<li>If you consider them to be your close friends, do you feel free to talk about your personal problems with them?<\/li>\n<li>Do you often feel left out of a conversation, as if <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/why-do-i-have-no-friends\/\">your friends have more things in common<\/a> among them than they do with you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ensure_its_not_a_made-up_situation\"><\/span>3. Ensure it\u2019s not a made-up situation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In our hectic modern world, it\u2019s easy to bury yourself in work and day-to-day responsibilities and forget about your dear ones.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the scenario that the whole situation with being left out is just a misunderstanding.<\/p>\n<p>For example, your best friend may indeed be too busy at work, so it&#8217;s easier for him to spend his Friday evening with his other friends who live nearby instead of driving to the other end of the city to meet you. Your schoolmate may have forgotten to invite you to her birthday party because your Facebook account was inactive.<\/p>\n<p>The scenarios are endless, but the point is that sometimes our loved ones don\u2019t mean to exclude us from their plans \u2013 it just happens.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Talk_to_your_friends_or_family_about_your_feelings\"><\/span>4. Talk to your friends or family about your feelings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are feeling left out by your family or friends, the best approach is to let them know about it. After all, they are the closest people in your life and they deserve to know what\u2019s going on in your head.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you are not being left out and it just seems so, opening up to your family and friends will help you gain clarity and see the situation from a different perspective. You can ask them why they didn\u2019t invite you to the recent happy hour gathering and how it made you feel. Maybe they have no idea that they hurt you!<\/p>\n<p>But ensure you don\u2019t sound mean or resentful \u2013 explain yourself in a calm and confident manner and avoid generalizations and exaggerated accusations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Make_sure_you_are_open_to_communication\"><\/span>5. Make sure you are open to communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you suspect that you give the false impression of being unavailable, you need to make yourself look more open and show more interest in others. Maybe you appear too standoffish, and it pushes people away.<\/p>\n<p>Try to ask your friends and acquaintances more questions about their lives. Make sure you are actually listening to what they say and show it with relevant questions and remarks.<\/p>\n<p>Watch your body language and avoid non-verbal cues that make you look unapproachable, such as keeping your arms crossed, not maintaining eye contact, and leaning away from the other person.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not invited to parties and get-togethers, ask your friends about the gatherings they attended and tell them that you&#8217;d love to come one day. Maybe they are genuinely convinced that you don\u2019t like such events and, therefore, see no sense in inviting you! Sometimes the reason for being left out of family gatherings and friendly get-togethers is as simple as that!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_give_in_to_the_feeling_of_inadequacy\"><\/span>6. Don\u2019t give in to the feeling of inadequacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you are feeling left out at work or by your friends, your self-esteem is suffering. It\u2019s easy to give in to feeling like an outsider who is not accepted in a social group, the black sheep, a loser no one wants to hang out with.<\/p>\n<p>Even mentally healthy people may start to question themselves, but this situation is particularly harsh for someone suffering from social anxiety and inferiority complex. If you are a socially anxious person, it feels like your fear of rejection has come true.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, you need to confront your inner critic as soon as you hear that nasty little voice in your head. If it\u2019s telling you that you are worthless and no one wants to be your friend, confront it with positive statements about yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Remind yourself of your worth and good qualities. If you want to know how to boost your self-esteem in more detail, read <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/\">this article about not feeling good enough<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_not_feel_left_out_as_an_introvert\"><\/span>How to not feel left out as an introvert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As an introverted child, I would often feel left out in school. My peers would play and talk with each other, and I always remained just an <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/feeling-like-an-outsider\/\">outside observer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t realize back then that I was an introvert and loner \u2013 I only saw that I couldn\u2019t relate to others and was excluded from a group for some reason.<\/p>\n<p>Many introverts are prone to feeling left out and alienated from those around them \u2013 be it friends, family members, or co-workers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7734327\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It happens<\/a> because of their quiet nature, dislike of big groups, and preference for solitary pastimes.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an introvert who is familiar with feeling excluded, here is what you can do to avoid this uncomfortable emotional state:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Recognize_and_accept_your_need_for_alone_time\"><\/span>1. Recognize and accept your need for alone time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/introvert-vs-shy-difference\/\">Introverts<\/a> don\u2019t withdraw because they are antisocial or arrogant \u2013 they need to spend time on their own because it allows them to replenish their mental and emotional energy.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, sometimes you can\u2019t follow your friends\u2019 social plans because you are not in a mood for socializing, and it\u2019s perfectly fine.<\/p>\n<p>So try to see the situation from this angle \u2013 you are not excluded from your friends\u2019 arrangements, you simply prefer to have a quiet evening at home. Instead of dwelling on feeling left out, spend some quality alone time doing your favorite solitary activities that give you a sense of meaning and fulfillment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Explain_to_your_friends_why_you_need_to_stay_off_socializing\"><\/span>2. Explain to your friends why you need to stay off socializing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To prevent misunderstandings, talk to your friends about your introversion. Explain that there comes a time when you need to take a break from socializing.<\/p>\n<p>Make it clear that it doesn\u2019t mean that you don\u2019t want to hang out with them. Say that you still want to be invited and included in their plans.<\/p>\n<p>If they are your real friends who care about you, they will understand. Being honest and open about your needs will ensure you won&#8217;t make the false impression of being unavailable and uninterested.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_the_one_to_invite_them\"><\/span>3. Be the one to invite them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Introverts tend to be passive and avoid taking the initiative in friendly and romantic relationships. However, to not feel left out by friends, you can always make the first move and offer them an activity or event.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you will pick an activity that will satisfy both you and your friends. As an introvert, you will probably choose something more comfy and quiet, such as a movie night, a small get-together at home, or a cocktail at a lounge bar.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s great because you won\u2019t have to force yourself into attending an overwhelming party full of strangers and will still have the chance to have fun with your friends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_left_out_is_a_common_emotion\"><\/span>Feeling left out is a common emotion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To sum up, whether you are an introvert or not, keep in mind that the feeling of being excluded is universal. It\u2019s a shade of loneliness, and all human beings are familiar with this painful emotion. Just like FOMO, it is particularly common in our age of social media when everyone is constantly sharing the details of their adventures with everyone else online.<\/p>\n<p>Most likely, your friends, parents, and co-workers have felt left out at some point in their lives too. So make peace with this feeling, follow the above recommendations, and move on with your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Certain situations can leave you feeling left out. Maybe your friends went to a party and didn\u2019t invite you or you were excluded from a group project at work. Social exclusion can be painful, especially if it\u2019s your family or close friends who leave you out of their plans. However, sometimes it can also be &#8230; <a title=\"Feeling Left Out by Friends or Family? 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