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Can a stranger just walk into a bar or pub or teahouse or other social place and strike up a conversation with somebody in your country? Or do people tend more to their own social groups?
I went to Spain about five years ago and do not know why it is considered a nightlife mecca by tourist guides; as a solo tourist, I was virtually left to my own at crowded bares while the natives enjoyed themselves. This occurred in San Sebastian, Tarifa, Madrid, and perhaps other cities. I reported my observations on a forum frequented by many Spaniards and they agreed with my observations.
On the other hand, when I arrived in Morocco, I was constantly being greeted and welcomed to the country, not only by touts but also by friendly locals. In the Meknes medina, I was sat down for an impromptu tea and cookies session with a local family. In Marrakesh, I was invited over to a local's house for breakfast and to catch up on my sorely needed sleep the bus ride the night before deprived me of...and the home was opulent, the toilets were Western, and the spare bed was comfortable!
Can a stranger just walk into a bar or pub or teahouse or other social place and strike up a conversation with somebody in your country? Or do people tend more to their own social groups?
I went to Spain about five years ago and do not know why it is considered a nightlife mecca by tourist guides; as a solo tourist, I was virtually left to my own at crowded bares while the natives enjoyed themselves. This occurred in San Sebastian, Tarifa, Madrid, and perhaps other cities. I reported my observations on a forum frequented by many Spaniards and they agreed with my observations.
On the other hand, when I arrived in Morocco, I was constantly being greeted and welcomed to the country, not only by touts but also by friendly locals. In the Meknes medina, I was sat down for an impromptu tea and cookies session with a local family. In Marrakesh, I was invited over to a local's house for breakfast and to catch up on my sorely needed sleep the bus ride the night before deprived me of...and the home was opulent, the toilets were Western, and the spare bed was comfortable!
What's the situation in your country?
Ireland is very friendly. You can strike up conversations anywhere. Australia is a friendly place as well. These are the two countries I know the best but I'm sure there are many places. I know lots of people that have been to the US and have reported them to be very friendly. If you are friendly and warm people usually respond in kind.
Ireland is very friendly. You can strike up conversations anywhere. Australia is a friendly place as well. These are the two countries I know the best but I'm sure there are many places. I know lots of people that have been to the US and have reported them to be very friendly. If you are friendly and warm people usually respond in kind.
irish people will shoot the breeze and engage in casual conversation with anyone - anywhere but you may not know the same person all that well ten years later
we are masters and saying lots but telling you nothing
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