Some people go to great lengths to avoid social interaction. I find myself doing this sometimes, which is odd because I consider myself quite a social person.

Whenever I go to a party, I never fail at making others have a good time (or so I suppose). I'm not saying that the good time was directly due to my presence, but I never bring a person down. I truly think that people enjoy my company, and even though they may long for my return, I tend to be reluctant to re-enter the same social arena.

I call it an arena, because it's all a game. All people, not just me, act and put on a face in public. They parade around pretending to take interests in conversations that would put the sun to sleep. Wouldn't they rather be reading a book, playing solitaire or taking a nap rather than attending any social event?

But there is something that social interaction provides that solitude, no matter the resources, cannot. A person feels a kinship with their fellow man and, even though they may gain no advantage from the experience, they become more connected to society. Still, they may regret attending the event as opposed to solitary study or entertainment.

I recognize that dilemma and I try to make the fellow social members' experience more enjoyable by bringing something new into their lives. By having this motive, I am forced to examine my own level of knowledge again that of others. I do this, not to compare but rather in hope of gleaning new information from other people. Sure its selfish, but I want to progress and I'm more than willing to help others with the same pursuit.