First, if someone has been relocated unwillingly to another country with different customs and language, getting integrated is genuinely an important step forward. Even walking a very basic functioni s an achievement for someone who broke both legs and is relearning how to do it after surgery. So it depends on the framing.
Second, “social ” is a broad term. I specifically meant the kind of that keeps you connected over the long term. Buying a pack of cigarettes is one thing; going camping together is another. There are big differences between types of .
I wasn’t bragging or trying to show off. I just noticed he seemed down and wanted to offer my perspective.
I get why it might look weird from the outside.
First, if someone has been relocated unwillingly to another country with different customs and language, getting integrated is genuinely an important step forward. Even walking a very basic functioni s an achievement for someone who broke both legs and is relearning how to do it after surgery. So it depends on the framing.
Second, “social ” is a broad term. I specifically meant the kind of that keeps you connected over the long term. Buying a pack of cigarettes is one thing; going camping together is another. There are big differences between types of .
I wasn’t bragging or trying to show off. I just noticed he seemed down and wanted to offer my perspective.