I think it is important to understand that friendships usually get built up slowly. However you don&#x27;t need patience you need to enjoy the process, so there is nothing to endure.<p>My advice is to try to enjoy your shallow relationships with colleagues and acquaintances. Don&#x27;t underestimate the rituals of greeting people and participating in small talk.<p>Relax, listen and share a little-bit of your life (&quot;Traffic is crap, I really wish there was a subway here&quot;).<p>Don&#x27;t try too hard to turn them into big friendships, end the conversation when it becomes awkward with a &quot;nice talking to you&quot;. Try to show up to events or invite people.<p>Everything else will come in time, especially if you enjoy yourself.