I am not a social psychologist. These are some things I learned in all my years of awkward and fruitful social interactions. This is how I deal with my social anxiety.
It's easy to judge our younger selves. But in the end, we can only do what we can do. Here are three things I would tell Esteban in his sophomore year of high school.
Even if we have never heard of the uncanny valley, we all sensed it without knowing it. Photo is by Robert Couse-Baker. Link to image here: https://bit.ly/2OaFvBa
What is Trypophobia? Do you have it? Test it out on yourself by simple google searches. It is a normal fear to have, do not fret. This fear may save your life one day.
My reflection on this book. Chapter 11: "Do Not Bother Children When They Are Skateboarding." Image is by Gage Skidmore, here is the link to the image. https://bit.ly/37nbc1y
Who is Methuselah, grandfather of Noah? What is significant about him in the Bible? Learn here! Image is of an ancient rock, to note Methuselah's old age. Photo is by Carlos R. Decurgez.