Mark Hardy said:That is enjoyment of solo riding/touring, the inter-action with the ppl of the area that you are riding through.
Strange thing, but I think you advertise your attitude for all to see by your body-language on the bike. It is not like being wrapped up in a cage.
Take a nice easy, friendly and relaxed posture - greet all along the way, and friendliness is what you get back from the locals.
Ride aggro and tense - look nowhere but at the road ahead, ignoring everyone about you, and aggro is what you'l get back.
Seen it in action a thousand times.