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Relationships In American Teen

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Jake, from the movie American Teen, was extremely socially awkward. When he attempted to pursue a relationship with the new girl, he went to her house and mentioned that he showered today. He later is dumped by her, and during the conversation he puts his head on the table and talks about the grease he just put their. Jake was an interesting character in the movie because he tried really hard to make relationships, but never attempted to pursue them past the label of dating. Jake was awkward because he had trouble talking to

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