I have observed exactly what you're describing. Even as an introvert, I see the value in and seek out those experiences every once in a while. I imagine extrove

I have observed exactly what you're describing. Even as an introvert, I see the value in and seek out those experiences every once in a while. I imagine extroverts probably do so even more. My own mother is another example - she's an immigrant to the US and 20 years later still loves meeting 'real' Americans to learn more about the quirks of this country. As another sibling comment mentions, we also all seek out products, foods, and experiences belonging to other cultures/groups. Even without getting into the meta, all of this mixing up is important so that Kelly in Texas can try Pho or John in Minnesota can eat BBQ. Finally, your high school example, as I got older I chuckle more about the cliques of grade-school and now find myself approaching the jocks that I never would have before to see how they turned out. I've heard that a few times, though I've heard the opposite like you're saying as well. All in all, both of us have had very anecdotal experiences. We should be careful not to generalize _millions_ based on one experience.