“Why do Communists drink only herbal tea?” I joked. “You know, I’ve been meaning to say something to you about your jokes. You often use them as a substitute for real conversation.” “What do you mean?” “Take that cocktail party at MTR. Most of the time you were with Kydoime, you were telling jokes. There’s nothing wrong with using one to break the ice, but don’t fall back on them as a way to escape real conversation. You asked me about relationships yesterday. One of the most important ways to build a strong relationship is to open yourself up to someone. Let them see who you are. Otherwise,
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