Today, I embarked on an unexpected blind date trip. The other party is not the young and promising man I usually imagined, but a senior civil servant who has worked in the city's organization department for many years, and his age is 38 years old, which is 15 years older than me. This fact made me feel a strong age difference when I first stepped into the café.
He was dressed in a crisp suit, and his demeanor revealed a kind of stability and calmness. However, when his gaze casually swept over my arm and rested on my tiny tattoo, I sensed a hint of confusion and curiosity in his eyes.
"Does this tattoo on your arm have any special significance?" he asked softly, with a hint of inquiry in his tone.
I smiled and replied lightly, "It was tattooed when I was young to commemorate a special trip, and for me, it represents a spirit of freedom and adventure." ”
However, he didn't seem to fully understand my explanation, and there was a hint of confusion on his face. He shook his head, as if thinking about something, and then spoke slowly, "I may not quite understand this pursuit of you young people. In my mind, tattoos don't seem to be quite consistent with stability and maturity. ”
I smiled and didn't explain too much. After all, everyone's perceptions and experiences are different, and it is not realistic to force understanding. So, I digressed and started talking about my work, interests, and hobbies. However, in the course of chatting, I gradually discovered that there are huge differences in our interests and lifestyles.
He was keen to talk about political, economic and social issues, while I preferred to talk about tourism, culture and the arts. He values stability and tradition, while I pursue innovation and freedom. This difference is not only reflected in our hobbies, but also in our lifestyles and perceptions.
In the end, we both realized that while we all respect each other, there are indeed big differences in our lifestyles and perceptions. Instead of reluctantly being together, it is better to find a partner who is more suitable for you. So, we ended this blind date trip with a smile. Although the results were not as we had hoped, this experience made me more aware of the importance of differences and respect between people.