Vancouver has a bit of a reputation as an antisocial city. Maybe we relate more to nature than to people, maybe we're stuck in cultural silos, maybe we are afraid of intruding on the personal space of others. Whatever the reason, many visitors and recently arrived Vancouverites have told me that they find people here unwilling to engage in simple social discourse, chat about the weather, participate in friendly conversation.

Enter the 'OK' button. The brainchild of Steve Wood, this little pin is the heart of a campaign (www.oksocial.org) to make Vancouver a more social place. You wear it to show the world that you are a friendly person and that it's OK to talk to you. If you see someone wearing one, you know that you can chat with that person without fear of social rejection.

What a good idea! I'll be wearing my button - take a moment to chat if you see me.