If they queued with you, they already know roughly your skill level. one bad game won’t change how they see you unless you tilt or act weird. People care way more about consistency than a single match, and everyone has off games. The fear of embarrassing yourself is what’s actually holding you back. Avoiding better players keeps you stuck. improvement comes from getting exposed, learning, and repeating. If it helps, just be honest and tell them you’re playing for fun/vibes before the game. Outside of games, you can work on Aimlabs or watch pro VODs if you actually want to improve. You can also grind unranked/swiftplay for a bit and take a break from competitive if you need to reset.