For Lucas, a 23-year-old NHS worker, meeting Rose-Marie, a 69-year-old retired woman with a wealth of life experience, was an unexpected encounter that would challenge his views on immigration and spark a lively conversation. The pair met at Michael Wan's Mandarin in Blackpool, where they were served the same banquet C course - duck pancakes as their starter.
Lucas, who identifies as European and pro-immigration, expressed his desire for a more open society, where people can come together and contribute to the community. Rose-Marie, on the other hand, was adamant that immigration is out of control and needs to be addressed by the government.
Their conversation turned heated when Lucas mentioned climate change and corporations' role in it. He believed that socialists would find a way to address these issues, while Rose-Marie took a more pragmatic approach, advocating for nuclear power as an alternative energy source.
Despite their differences, they found common ground over their dislike of Trump and his policies. Lucas was surprised by Rose-Marie's willingness to listen to opposing views, even if she didn't agree with them.
Their conversation revealed that the young and old can engage in respectful discussions about contentious issues, fostering a better understanding of each other's perspectives. For Lucas, meeting Rose-Marie was an enlightening experience that broadened his horizons, while for her, it provided an opportunity to challenge her own views on immigration and climate change.
The pair's conversation serves as a reminder that people from different walks of life can come together, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn from each other. By sharing their experiences and perspectives, they demonstrate the importance of empathy, understanding, and respect for differing opinions.
Lucas, who identifies as European and pro-immigration, expressed his desire for a more open society, where people can come together and contribute to the community. Rose-Marie, on the other hand, was adamant that immigration is out of control and needs to be addressed by the government.
Their conversation turned heated when Lucas mentioned climate change and corporations' role in it. He believed that socialists would find a way to address these issues, while Rose-Marie took a more pragmatic approach, advocating for nuclear power as an alternative energy source.
Despite their differences, they found common ground over their dislike of Trump and his policies. Lucas was surprised by Rose-Marie's willingness to listen to opposing views, even if she didn't agree with them.
Their conversation revealed that the young and old can engage in respectful discussions about contentious issues, fostering a better understanding of each other's perspectives. For Lucas, meeting Rose-Marie was an enlightening experience that broadened his horizons, while for her, it provided an opportunity to challenge her own views on immigration and climate change.
The pair's conversation serves as a reminder that people from different walks of life can come together, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn from each other. By sharing their experiences and perspectives, they demonstrate the importance of empathy, understanding, and respect for differing opinions.
. I mean, you don't often hear about someone who's 23 and super pro-immigration talking to someone who's like, totally the opposite 
. But at the end of the day, they found common ground over Trump (I'm with them on that one too 
) and showed us all that even though we might not agree on everything, we can still listen to each other and learn from each other's perspectives 
. It just goes to show that age isn't everything and that people from different backgrounds can really make a difference when they put aside their differences and have an open mind 
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I mean, who would've thought that a young NHS worker and a 69-year-old retiree would have such a deep conversation about climate change and immigration? 
But honestly, it's a reminder that age is just a number and we can all learn from each other. Rose-Marie's willingness to listen to Lucas's views, even if she didn't agree with them, is like, super refreshing! 
And it just goes to show that empathy and respect are key in having those tough discussions. It's not always easy, but it's so worth it in the end 
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. Like, Lucas is all about open borders and social justice, while Rose-Marie is more concerned with controlling immigration and addressing the issues of old (nuclear power anyone? 
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. I mean, Lucas is all about open borders and socialism, but then you got Rose-Marie who's all like 'nope, need some regulation.' It's like, both have points, right? And can we just say that Trump's a total mess 
. But what I love is how they actually listened to each other and didn't just shut down the convo. That's what we need more of in this world, you know? People from different ages and backgrounds coming together and being all chill about it 
it's actually really inspiring to see how they can disagree but still be respectful towards each other's views, you know? 
. I mean, you don't often hear about people who are still passionate about issues like immigration and climate change, especially when they're not in their 20s anymore 
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. It's a reminder that we can still have respectful discussions and learn from each other, no matter what our opinions or backgrounds might be 
let's keep spreading positivity and open-mindedness 
for our society. Let's keep having these kinds of discussions and learn from each other's experiences 
my grandma is 62 and she's always talking about how people in her day were so much more community oriented... i need to have a convo with her ASAP 
especially when you're willing to listen to opposing perspectives 
and not get too caught up in your own opinions 
But it's actually kind of refreshing to see them being open-minded and respectful towards each other's opinions. And I love how they both had some pretty interesting perspectives on climate change - nuclear power as an alternative energy source, anyone?