We often switch identities when we move between different social groups. We follow certain rules — sometimes consciously, sometimes not.
These rules can be driven by external factors like the environment or by internal ones like the kind of recognition we seek from those people.
This might be why some people choose not to share what is happening in one social space with another. Doing so could invite judgment that clouds the validation they want in that space.
It comes down to social context. We adjust our behavior depending on whether the setting is professional, social, or personal.
The overlap of one behavior into another social space might feel fun at first. But beyond a certain limit, it can lead to awkwardness or chaos in spaces that have their own unspoken rules.
I also think some people misunderstand the concept of “be yourself” in this context. It does not mean you must confirm to one single identity across all social settings.
Rather, it means you can maintain different identities for different spaces — but stay true to the core values and principles that define who you are. That is what “being yourself” really means.