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Old 10.12.2006, 13:20
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Re: Making Friends with the Swiss

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Who actually still does this? When I was in college, around 20 or so, sure, it was normal. Now, as an adult, with a family and plenty of random yet necessary shit to do, I would be pretty pissed if someone showed up because they "felt like it". Nor would I ever think to visit anyone without making sure it was OK with them first.

Its hard anywhere to make good friends as an adult, I think. Work and existing personal relationships and responsibilities take up so much time that having any left over to establish new friendships is a luxury. Not to mention, would you want to "invest" that limited time in establishing a friendship with someone who's probably going to be leaving the country in a year or two?
dunno, personally i don't go too much through speculations in relationships. if you are my friend and you drop by my house you're welcome, it doesn't matter if i'm busy. if i am, i'll probably put you to help me out, that's what frienship is all about. simple. i know some swiss dudes for more than 14 now and i can count with the fingers of one hand their spontaneous visits. whilst other foreign buddies do that without second thoughs. and i like it that way!
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