But, to work out who is friend material and worth hanging out with I am tempted to type out and then make them sit a "friendship" exam/test.
A few simple enough questions in order to determine their suitability as my companion and friend. A basic formality, nothing to arduous, it should be a fascinating couple of hours for them, and afterwards a general knowledge quiz session to ensure that they will be interesting conversationalists.
As an example, if I was too ask "What is the only capital city in Europe not situated on a waterway" and they answered "Madrid", that would constitute the chance of an interesting conversationalist.
If they pass my exam, I will reward them with a 12 month friendship contract. Obviously, at the end of the 12 months time period, they will have to re sit an exam. If they have turned out to be complete t*ts, then I will fail them.
If only life could be as simple as this.
