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Originally Posted by FizzyWater
IRL it's always exciting to actually find someone who reads, not the other way around.
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I'm constantly in need to have the chance and recommendation to read a new genre sometimes, so I'd agree with this. There's always this hint of underlying hopeful glee whenever I ask if someone reads, and the obligatory disappointed "oh" when they say no. Eh, what can I say? I lead an exciting life.
But to add on to your original post: it's always exciting to actually find someone cool (i.e. plenty of other common interests) IRL who reads too.
Oops, to stay on topic: I do encourage some of my students to read because I believe it helps them with their command of the language. Of course it must be done consciously so as to benefit them best, and I never force it on anyone who refuses to do it. It's compulsory for the school to have a reading period though; waste of time for some kids.
