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There is a person I met at a party that really sticks in my mind. That was at a huge wedding party I went to when a friend of mine got married in Shanghai. It was a really big wedding – and both families were quite wealthy and popular, so they held a really fancy wedding. It wasn’t pretentious or showy, actually, it was just huge. It was very tastefully done, in a lovely hotel, with a very beautiful garden – just outside the city. Anyway, after the wedding ceremony, the party began and went on for many many hours – with loads of great food and champagne and all sorts. I was especially animated on this occasion, and felt very social, and also a little drunk. I talked to loads of people. But the one person that I spoke too that left a very strong impression on me was an older man, perhaps in his early 50s, in a wonderful purple suit and very interestingly patterned shirt, who was a designer. He was an interior designer for hotels and galleries all over Asia. He complimented my dress, and we got talking, and ended up chatting for hours. We talked about art, design, music and thoughts about life and all sorts of stuff. He invited me to the opening of one of his art galleries in Pudong, Shanghai, for the following week, and we ended up getting to know each other, and we still stay in touch today. I help him with promotions for some of his private exhibitions and translations for art gallery brochures and so forth. I enjoy talking to interesting, older people who have some curious life experience and a different work and lifestyle to most of the other people I know. So, it was a stimulating encounter. Sometimes weddings can be good for that. 

People usually like to make new friends when they start at university for the first time, like at the very beginning of year one. In the UK they call it “Fresher’s Week”. People also like to make new friends when they move to a new city, or start a new job. But, also, remember that not everyone wants to make new friends or believes in making an effort to do so. There are people who find it tiring and just can’t be bothered or simply don’t feel the need. So, not everyone always feels they need or want to make new friends. Some people are innately more social than others. 

The places that people tend to make new friends at today in cities in my country, are places like sports clubs, bars…. I can’t think of other places really. I tend to think that people often make friends through other friends. What I mean is, people have a small circle of friends who hang out with each other, then one friend brings along a few friends of his or hers, and then they become part of the social group, then they become friends, and it sort of all branches out in that way. People end up connecting each other to other people – and it happens in a sort of natural way like that. That’s how it often works from my experience anyway.

Haha, that’s a bit of a generalization. I’m not sure. It depends on the individuals in question and the topics that one might wish to talk about. I don’t really think that human communication is related so much to nationality – it’s more about sharing common interests and views on things. So, yeah I think it’s easy enough for people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds to talk to each other, sure. 

Some folks might shy away from conversations for a variety of reasons. Social anxiety or shyness can make talking to others nerve-wracking. Negative past experiences, like being judged or misunderstood, can also play a part. Some people might just feel they aren't good at small talk or lack confidence in their social skills. Personality traits, such as being introverted, can make alone time more appealing. Cultural or language differences might also create barriers, making conversations seem more challenging than they're worth.

Talking to kids can be a bit tricky for adults sometimes. One big reason is the difference in how we communicate and understand things. Adults might find it hard to break down complex ideas into simpler terms that kids can grasp. Plus, kids often have shorter attention spans and different interests, which can make keeping their attention tough. But with some patience, empathy, and good listening, adults can have great conversations with kids. Showing genuine interest in what they say can really help bridge the communication gap.
