You still need to follow your society's expected behaviors. Like showering or wearing shoes in public venues.
A big problem is people not picking up certain queues and being ostracized then continuing to follow "be yourself." It's a downward spiral.
- Learn to fit in
- Learn when and where "rules" can be bent/broken
- Then be yourself
It shows you've never been to a third world country. You have no idea how bad things can get and people still chug along.