The “pen pals” culture is not popular in countries like India. So, if people from countries like India wish to make friends outside their country, they contact people on social networking sites. Social networking sites such as Facebook has made it very easy to make friends and connect with different people in different parts of the world; And this is awesome!
Friendship isn’t defined by how often you see the person or how often you talk to him or her.
You can come across a person with whom you have an immediate connection; and these connections are heartfelt. In other words, you just vibe. Virtual friends are one of those friends with whom you can build such connections.
These are the people you can go months without speaking to, and it’s never awkward when the next time you call them or chat. Though you don’t meet each other because of the physical distance between your countries, but you always know what is going on in each other’s life.
Anybody who has, or have had a close virtual friend would be able to relate. These are the reasons why everyone should have at least one virtual friend from some other country.
1. Language, culture and lifestyle
Learning about their culture and lifestyle is so thrilling. It is also super fascinating to learn a new language; and with a friend from another country, you can learn it for free (and then show off your language skills to your other friends).
Also, you learn to keep an open mind and be respectful towards the cultural differences.
2. No judgements
Virtual friends are never judgemental about you. You can speak your heart out and share with them anything you want, which you might not like to share with anybody that belongs to your society.
3. You always have something to look forward to
You may not know when will it happen, but you always look forward to and wish that you cross paths in the future.
4. You never get into fights
You aren’t going to waste time fighting because time is too precious, and you don’t have anything to argue about anyway.
5. Free guide and amazing time!
If you plan a trip to the country your friend lives in, you know you are going to have more fun than ever in exploring the new place.
Plus, the excitement of meeting your friend would just double the fun!