we have to become friends with as many people around us as possible so the net of friendship embraces everybody and those who are not known stand out and can be approached.

Why noone asked him who he was is beyond me.... misplace propriety or manners or????? I ask people who they are all the time. Not aggressively, it's just my way, "Hi who are you?"

We can't cover each other's butt with fear. Safety procedures: yes, fear: no.

ie: no easy answers.