it was a crap place....The only thing is, is that there is absolutely nothing to do.
You can look at the glass as half empty or half full.
One of my hobbies is photography. I am sure I could spend weeks at your town taking photographs. I would go in and get to know the older men. I am sure they have interesting stories. I would ride the train to the bigger city and small talk everyone.
I intentionally leave my phone in my pocket when I am out eating alone. I engage with the staff. I am out to "practice" interaction skills. I break the ice, and most people vomit at the mouth. I just listen and ask open ended questions. Practice making people laugh.
These behaviors go against my natural introverted desires.
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