I would never turn anyone down unless they're racist or something. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and try to make friends. I know it's generic advise, but it's true.
That's the worst part. I didn't do anything to it. One day when I turned it on, it was just a black screen and I couldn't do anything. I checked with some people online and apparently similar things have happened to other people. While I was looking up how to fix it, I accidentally knocked it...