For a while now I have been having very interesting lunch conversations with my fellow colleagues. As such, lunch was always my highlight of the day during work hours (isn’t it everyones’?). Over the varying spread of food, our table was the source of roars of laughter or heated debates as we threw stories and experiences around. Undoubtedly, I have to admit that many of the stories and new found wisdom stuck in my head rooted from these precious daily talks.

Although it is true that our age gap is rather considerable, what with 5 of them already in their 30s and myself barely entering the realm of the 20’s, the chemistry is present for sure. Not to mention, the fact that all of them are essentially young (and dangerous, heh) at heart and that their memories of their teenage years are still fresh enables us to communicate easier and not be at loggerheads on multiple issues.

Upon reflection, I think that age is not really a barrier for two homo sapiens to connect. Perhaps it is true that as different generations undergo different major events throughout their lifetime, two varying topics may not be of much relation to one as it is to another. However, rather than utilizing it as an excuse, one could actually manipulate it for the better.

For example, if my grandfather tells me a story of the things which occured to him during the Japanese War, instead of shrugging him off because I don’t understand what he’s going through, I could perhaps speak of things which I can understand and are related to what he’s talking about. In this way, if both parties played their part, the conversation can flow through.

Therefore, I think that when people (including me) complain that they cannot click with another person due to the presence of an age gap, ceteris paribus, it is just another poorly constructed excuse. Perhaps with a better view of the ball, a faster decision on how to receive it and a precise execution, a proper, fulfilling game set could be achieved. Unfortunately, not everyone has the natural talent of playing on such a field, but with enough practice and effort, there are increased chances that everyone would be able to get along just fine :)

And that, is what I think I should start putting into practice with regards to my relationship with my youngest brother. It’s scary when I realize that I don’t really know him even though the same blood flows through our veins. Hmm…