>>33805169 (OP)
1. Find group hobbies of things you like.
2. If someone gives you shit, immediately say "not cool". Don't get mad, but don't banter back either.
But there is something about being able to greet your best friend with "What's up fuckhead?!"
I personally don't like trash talk or put down, I have had friends who did that constantly as male banter. Ignoring it usually works, but sometimes you have to push back on it. It's easier to push back on it when the friendship is new. Lots of guys need to feel witty, and the only way they know how is by insults.
>>33808730
Some sports groups or workout groups aren't full of guys who like put downs. I'd say you either have a put down group, or you have a group that prioritizes respect. But you need to be willing to defend your bro when another bro gets out of line. "Hey man, we don't do that here. Let's show some respect."
