There are numerous general observations about society and the people i meet that are simply irksome, and sad.
1) Youthful hubris. When young people think they’re so special and smart, they give an impression of ‘I’m better than you and don’t you realize it?’ They don’t want to be friends with anyone more than a year older or younger or who’s not a recent graduate or in the same grade, and they’re caught up in who’s best-looking, who’s toughest and baddest, but they’re so in their own little world that they’re comparisons are really small-minded. No wonder such ideas fade as people grow up. Or do they “grow up”? Maybe some people don’t, but in general i see and meet older people who are more willing to talk to anyone and less “in their own little world” than in the real world of world events, family, responsibilities and challenges.
2) It’s ironic that in humans the need for connections and cooperation is vital for health, and yet so few people seem outgoing and social, interested in meeting and sharing. In Seattle at least, someone might be delighted to meet you, and yet even then they’re not in tune with simple ways of reaching out to know more about you and do things with you. Are they afraid? Ignorant of how to voice and show interest, which is a kind of thankfullness for being a delight to them, making them laugh or whatever? Picky? Seriously overbooked? I have almost no idea. But i would like more friends. Maybe the problem lies with me – i’m not manly or handsome enough or attractive enough in some way? Mmm.
