It probably depends on how interactive each person wants to be. I like to forums since they are funny, I've learnt stuff, and it has give me the opportunity to chat with others!
Just keeping posting things and let yourself out! I've only been here for a two weeks and I alrady am chatting with a some great poeple! Starting off as friends is defientely not bad ;)
RE: OK Silly question...
I always eat my food in a counter clockwise direction, trying not to mix things!