do you meet many people in real life, I don't mean that to be patronizing?
598929
No, I stay in my basement, and never come out. If the meter reader comes down I hide behind the water heater.
134538
i think it is not necessary to know a lot of people..in the end,we all are alone..but if u just want a lot of ppl around u,just take a deep breath,pick a large smile,and behave as u are the best-self confidence-\nand be sure u have things to talk about..it might be a gender of music,some books or movies,some jokes..\ngood luck!!!
37747
Not everyone. In fact, most of the people I know and most of the people I've met here are quite kind.
110218
I would say the average person has three to four true friends who we keep in contact with all the time. I think we have other friends who we see on different occasions. That number can be limitless.
155231
some of it real,i meet a few people there.
658553
Yes Ma'am, I do. I've encountered people in this life that I've made instant connections with. It's like we've known each other in a previous life.
300207
Wish I knew! \n\nWhen it comes to my friends I decide on how I will communicate with them, and for people that talk too much, I do not call them and ask them to write or email (NOT chat) me. When I meet with them, we decide on specific place, because if they come to my house they're a pain to get rid of.\n\nWhen it comes to strangers in places like planes, train stations etc. I smile politely listen for a bit and than tell them I'd like to read, sleep, listen to music now, but thank you for the conversation.
962005
I keep my personal life separate from work.  I do not think the two should mix.  I get along with my coworkers.  I am polite and friendly, but I never forget the line.  I have seen too many people routine their careers and professional reputations by forgetting that.
110626
Don't invite complete strangers.
580308
i don't think so,to some degree i am the same way.it's not being anti-social for me it's just not wanting to have to deal with all the extra stuff that comes along with some people.i've learned that in todays society it's just not the teenagers that's keeping up a bunch of mess. but alot of adults so i just choose not to involve myself at all.
372999
i don't add people i don't know.  at all.  you don't know me i don't add you.  it is pathetic how some people add a billizion people and say they know them all.  i laugh and look down at my guy friends that have 265 friends and don't even talk to half of them.  i have 144 friends.  i have hung out with all of them.  they are a mix of old friends, school friends, family, outdoor school friends, and a couple of outdoor school sixth graders.\n\ni use to do weekly deleting sprees.. but haven't in a while.
21120
To have lots of friends you first have to meet lots of people.  Not everyone is likely to be friendly in return right away.  If you keep meeting people it not only gets easier to do, but you are more likely to meet people who value the same things you do.\n\nAlso, some people seem to be genuinely gifted with the ability to make friends anywhere at any time. Once you meet a person like this, start spending time with them and you will begin to meet many new people.\n\nSociologist tend to believe that there is a natural limit to the number of people who you can actually have relationships with at the same time.  The number is around 120-135.  After this point you just run out of time for keeping track of all those people, how they are feeling and how they each feel about each other!
1120565
I went to GW, and yes many people there are very well off.  However, since it is in the middle of a major city, if you apply yourself you can meet just about any type of person.
212007
not necessarily\nyou need to actually meet them i nthe natural world, where you can see them as they truly are, not building themselves up with hype as so many do
691439
Yes,I met many because I'm also among there community.
556144
Sometimes. I dislike the amount of effort I feel I have to exert when meeting someone - whether they are new, old or permanent fixtures.\nI am quite self concious and social events are a nightmare to me. I'd rather curl up with a book or a movie any day!\nThen again, every now and again I'm struck by bouts of an excessive need to be sociable  - I kind of get my fill every few weeks or couple of months and then I'm sated for a while and content to meander about in my own little bubble.
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I heard from someone once that every person we meet up with in life we are destined to meet for some reason, no matter how small.  That same person told me if we randomly meet twice it's not such a small reason so I should at least say hi to the person.  I have made some really good freinds that way.