There are some people I've met or know of whom I'd love to get to know. I think we have a lot in common and could become great friends. But, whether it's social status, age, location or whatever, there are certain factors that prevent it from happening. Sometimes life is stupid, and these instances are great examples. What's worse is when you can tell that the other person is interested in you, too. It's so frustrating!
My question is, then, is there nothing we can do? Can I visit one of my professors at his office just to talk, or is that too socially inappropriate? Does it even matter if we'd both enjoy each other's company? Can I say hi to someone on the other side of the country without seeming like a total creep? I feel like there are so many potential relationships and friendships out there that are suppressed by social stigmas and calumnies. It's very perturbing, and if anyone reading this feels that way about me, that they want to say hello but can't because of some bogus reason, please do. I will not think you're a creep or stalker or weirdo or anything other than a normal human being. In fact, the odds are that I've probably wanted to talk to you, too.
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3 comments:
I fully understand! !
It's rediculous.
There's no reason for simple communication to seem awkward.
Yet.. . it does?
I'm a student from Canada working in Paris right now and I (really missing the English language) have become so desperate for human contact. Like face to face. but it always seems so difficult to just approach somebody in fear they are going to find you to be a bit "creepish". Even if it's the simplest recognition of similarities (ie "Hey, i see you're wearing a Sigur Ros t-shirt...") it seems there are these invisible social grids that keep people in thier own little zones.
Or something.
But thank you for writing this-you definately have pinpointed a major irregularity in what seems to have become the human social code.
I studied in Paris a couple summers ago! So, needless to say, I understand exactly how you feel. It sucks, but all we can do is our own tiny part in breaking the norm, which, I feel, you have done by commenting on my blog. So, thank you. :)
That's awesome... What were you studying here? if ya don't mind me asking, that is eh...
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