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# [The need for social interaction](https://h.daily-dev-tips.com/the-need-for-social-interaction?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This is an opinionated article on the need for social interaction. The other day I got a message from Sandro, telling me he's in The Netherlands and asking if we could meet for a coffee. I'm always up for a coffee, so let's do it. I took the train fr...

Aug 4, 2022 · 3 min read · h.daily-dev-tips.com  
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[Eleftheria Batsou](https://hashnode.com/@eleftheriabatsou)

[Aug 4, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-need-for-social-interaction/62eb758192b7fd0a78c38873/comment/62ebcac0f583cc2636e53217)

To answer your last question, although I'm very introverted and I enjoy staying at home... if I had the opportunity to meet you and Sandro for a coffee in Amsterdam, I'd 100% do it!

Would I do it before the "solitude"?! I can't be sure... But lately, I enjoy more and more being out with real people...

[Chris Bongers](https://hashnode.com/@dailydevtips)

[Aug 4, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-need-for-social-interaction/62eb758192b7fd0a78c38873/comment/62ebcac0f583cc2636e53217#reply-62ebd56ecbce7c268014db21)

Yeah I think I really started to appreciate being able to meetup with people.

(at least more than I used to do, just took it for granted often)

And really hope to meet you in person one day 👋