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yes, both of them are right, but you have to entertain them.
Don't fall into this trap. There is a huge difference between being the center of the party and being the party clown. You do not have to perform for anyone; it can be a great way to demonstrate value, but it can also become a crutch. It can also be a little creepy, if you overdo it. "Hey, that guy knew some great tricks, but it was weird that he came up and just started performing. Should we have given him our spare change?" You are not a circus monkey.
Instead, work on getting them to like you. Everyone. All the time. Be energetic, have interesting things to say, ask open-ended questions, and make other people feel as though they are the ones that are important to the conversation. If you can build any sort of rapport with the others in the group, you'll find your target much more pliable in your mid-game.
Don't make them your audiance. Make them your friends.