The connections that we make with others are such a massive part of our lives. A conversation can change your life, or just give you something that before was lacking. I got back this week from a holiday to America and there were many moments in that holiday where I had interesting conversations with strangers. It was refreshing to strike up conversations with random people from different walks of life and to exchange ideas and thoughts.
When I got home I wondered why these type of exchanges didn't seem to happen at home as much and I couldn't really work it out. I have on many occasions sat on train journeys that have lasted hours and never spoken a word with anyone whereas on 3 of the 4 flights I took conversations were started. I did wonder if it was my fault, that by sticking headphones in my ears and retreating to music I am shutting people out, but there have been many occasions where I haven't done this and no one has spoken.
I can't define what it is that was different but I enjoyed it, I like talking to new people and finding out things about the way they life their live. What I liked the most though was the respect shown, so often when talking to someone they will just talk over you, butt in and stop me from finishing my thought, this didn't happen. I listened and was listened to. It was so refreshing and I hope I experience more of it in the future.
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