[08/12 19:05] Alex: I wasn't talking about myself. Just saying that normally visitors to foreign countries are not planning to add to their circles of friends. It happens all the time, but I don't think it is the only reason to talk to someone
[08/12 19:06] Alex: Anyway for me, I visit Bangkok often enough so I don't need to pretend to be anyone's friend just to stop from being lonely. But it also means if I make a new friend we can stay in touch and meet sometimes. That's what I mean
[08/12 19:08] Alex: Good luck with all your studies though! It's not easy to absorb a foreign culture, but it's very worthwhile. I know because I did it already in China