Imagine that you are walking towards the seaside
How many people do you see?
- Hundreds
- A few dozen
- One or two
- None
How far are the nearest people?
- Close by
- Not very far off
- Way off in the distance
- The beach is deserted.
The seaside is symbolic of how you relate to people around you and how many people you pictured relates to the number of people you want around you.