As humans, we are biologically programmed to interact with other humans. Social interactions are integral to our development. We are who we are, in large part, because of our ties to other people. I am who I am because of my ties to friends and family. Clearly, there are varying levels of closeness in every relationship you share. Sometimes, we share just the facts, but other times, we reveal our deepest desires. Conversations are limited only by the limitations we place on ourselves: How much will I tell this person? Can they keep my secret? Will they judge my beliefs?
This leads me to my list of All Time Best Conversations. These gems have played an important role in somehow bringing me closer to other people and strengthening our social interaction. Due to my nasty habit of rambling, I will discuss just two:
1. Latin Geeks
I spontaneously decided to intervene in a Frisbee game on the quad of University California Davis. Over the next five days, my attendance at National Latin Convention transformed from dull to unforgettable: my Frisbee friends and I conversed nonstop. We laughed over stories of quirky Latin teachers and tricky Latin verbs. We progressed into sharing stories about our lives back home and slowly building long lasting friendships. Evan, Sarah, and Cody are still my friends to this day because of the memorable conversations we shared.
2. Starbucks Chat
My best friend, Taylor, is solely responsible for helping me maintain sanity throughout high school. After a rough day in school, she would drive us to the Starbucks down the hill from my house. We would order overpriced chai tea lattes, lug our heavy backpacks upstairs, and plop down into the comfy chairs by the windows. Taylor and I would delay starting our homework by conversing for hours over our lattes. Conversation with your best friend is effortless, but Starbucks chat with Taylor was invaluable. We would discuss our life goals, analyze mindsets of our friends, generate new approaches to old problems, and so much more.
I hope you can see the value of conversation. It can generate new friendships and strengthen the oldest friendships. What is one of the best conversations you've ever had?
But the most important conversation ever:
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We are constantly talking, so the act itself is really nothing. Interesting to see how some conversations (obviously) mean more to us.