How to make friends with foreigners

Don't be too forward

Sometimes I have found myself in situations in which I have begun chatting to a Chinese person in the street randomly and they all of a sudden ask, after 10 seconds of conversation, "Can I get your phone number?" To me, it feels like something is not right. This is how thieves operate. Now, I know that it's just over-eagerness to make a friend, but remember, when you go to a new country you are always on the look out for someone trying to rip you off. This sort of attitude makes many foreigners nervous about giving out their number or they may give you it out of politeness. In reality, they do not plan on having any future contact with you. Another thing is telling us that you miss us after five minutes of meeting you. This is also a touch on the creepy side and it will not get you anywhere.

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