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So I got to know this guy from gym class, he's a year older than us but he got deferred for a year in studies because his exam results were unsatisfactory. Eddie is always cool and friendly, and he doesn't pick friends. You'd see him hanging out with practically anyone, from the jocks to the nerds and the social introverts. He just has a way of relating with people.
Whenever he's around, he'd greet people with the biggest smile and say, "hey dude, wassup?" and people would instantly light up. He wasn't particularly good looking, nor was he rich and famous, but wherever he went people would welcome him with open arms.
I am personally an introverted person, but I have to admit I feel rather comfortable chatting with him, we could talk about almost anything under the sun.
One day I asked him how he'd easily get so chummy with anyone he meets. He said, "well, nobody's perfect. I just thought everybody could use a friend, no matter their status and background. And... I'll let you in on a secret; realise how I always greet people with 'dude'? It's because I don't know their names." He let out a big goofy laugh.
"I hope you remembered mine?" with my eyebrows raised.
"Dude, you're funny!" and he laughed even louder.
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