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I've found that campers/hikers anywhere are generally very approachable.

• dieselgate 3y ago
  For sure, one of the best parts to me about being in a National park for example is how happy and stoked on life everyone is
• PaulDavisThe1st 3y ago
  Because every one knows they'll never have to see each other again.
  • dieselgate 3y ago
    Funny this is mentioned and maybe there's some truth to it. One thing that struck me about the culture from an extended trip to Mexico City a few years ago is how often people say "hasta luego"/"see you later" for transactions - even if they're total strangers. I found it very warming and a contrast to where I'm from. It makes sense as a farewell but think people take it more literally - to the point where people have responded "uh not really" to my own "see you later". One of the funniest lines of Dumb and Dumber to me is "well big gulps eh, see you later!" [1] [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_j5tDuakKU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_j5tDuakKU
  • morserer 3y ago
    It might be a factor, but I don't think that's the main reason. If you're an outdoorsy type, you have that immediate common ground with fellow campers, and have a whole host of starter questions pertaining to that interest that will usually kickstart an entire conversation. Same with the marina-goers: boats are an interest that you can start a convo with. Makes it easy.