How many friends do you have?

Was it learned at the rudementary … Where's Sherlock when we need him? What? Son day mon day 2 day

 

Here there's a clear divide noticable in countryside/village mentality and city mentality. But even in the city i would not think like you if a stranger approached me, unless of course all the details really indicate i should be wary. But i noticed bad neighbourhoods in the States are really something else than here...

 

City vs. Country? At one time, I was all about the country, but then I ventured into the city, and I can't say I don't enjoy it sometimes. I wonder if a countrified citified experience is possible near city, or even within city limits? It might be cool if creature comforts seemed more possible or rather probable, given the last 4 years.

 

Before I lived in the city I was pretty sure I wouldn't like living there. Visiting ok, great even. But living? Esp. downtown/centre? I really value growing up in the countryside, but have come around on living downtown in a busy city: that's awesome too (for now at least )!

 

Interesting you mention this.

Pedestrians and drivers often wave to each other on country dirt roads around here. Not so much on paved roads.

In cities, life can be more fast paced, and therefore people are more likely to keep to themselves. But it mostly depends on the atmosphere. On a crowded public transit system, there's tons of people but hardly anyone is talking. Whereas if you're on a hiking trail far from civilization, any person you encounter on that trail is very likely to say hello, and even stop and chat with you.

 

Yups, more fast paced + of course simply more strangers. If I have to greet every stranger downtown I simply am wasting time. But besides that its also the better community atmosphere indeed. Which CAN be found in some city parts as well. Usually working class neighbourhoods.

 

Why are you even talking to me? What the hell is wrong with you? You got issues, dude. So rude.

 

I'm often not certain of how to label the people in my life. I'd like to think of many of them as being my friend. -- I'm not quick to throw that title around though.

 

I’ve posted in this thread already but I wonder now - should I count all those who say they’re my friend, or who actually are? Lol Hmm.

The numbers will be different.

 

You've been more than kind with me, D. If we didn't live states apart, I'd surely try to meet up! 12 years and I have still not met anybody from this forum in person. Damn!

 

About a dozen who I consider lifelong friends...

 

Some people you connect with and some people you don't. That 's life. I don't do phoney socializing; I call a spade a spade but I try not to be too critical.I believe in a plural society. I have a menu of old chestnuts from my varied life experience.

 

I have found that many people define a friend as someone who they can turn to when they need help. If you can turn to many of your acquaintances for help, then what do you consider a friend?

Just to note: I do not agree with the popular classification of a friend as someone who you can turn to in a time of need: I don't have even peripheral friends who I wouldn't trust to help, at least to some extent, in a time of need.

 

Ok

 

A friend in need, is a friend indeed

 

Awesome pic!

 

I can't figure out what YFM said to make you say this?
So maybe you were directing it at me, who she was quoting?
Either way, nothing wrong with either of our attitudes and I know I'm a good friend, and YFM sounds like she is... So maybe YOU need to work on your attitude, randomly criticizing people you don't even know anything about.

 

Well, that was a very unfriendly response.

 

I see it the same. Some friends I expect pretty much nothing from. Going by the general classification they would be bad friends. But some people aren't good at helping, aren't attentive, or have their own issues.

 

I see it the same. Some friends I expect pretty much nothing from. Going by the general classification they would be bad friends. But some people aren't good at helping, aren't attentive, or have their own issues.