Very true. And there are cultural and ethnic biases to this too. I still see people who are able to bridge these divides and still establish rapports, if not a

Very true. And there are cultural and ethnic biases to this too. I still see people who are able to bridge these divides and still establish rapports, if not acquaintanceships. Friendships/acquaintanceships are also two-way streets. Some people will have a very difficult time forming such bonds, no matter how socially intelligent the other party is, regardless of gender.