When I was at university, I made sure I learned everything I could about social interaction and cultures. I'm not talking about my course - I'm talking about what you do when you're not studying. I excelled in this regard.
I also had some quite adept mentors on my side.
My mother used to get a pained expression on her face when I told her about nights out that I had when I was at uni. With her lips pressed together like a pinched nerve, she'd warn me that the longer I stayed out, the more chance there was that something would happen.
I used to think... GREAT! I'd love something to happen...












