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Jersey_Jeepster
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As you can see by some responses in your thread, you are not alone. I also find it difficult to endure small talk. I am often misunderstood as being rude or uninteresting because I would rather observe people than engage in a conversation that is dull and boring and touches only upon things like the weather or their ailments or the goings-on at their place of employment. I visit with a particular group of friends quite often and I even find that the conversations we have tend to be repetitive. We wind up talking about the same things each time we socialize and, eventually, I become quiet and just observe and listen, instead of contributing to the conversations. That’s because we always wind up talking about the same subjects and telling the same stories.
I know people who can engage is small talk all day long, but I never understand what they get out of it. I have a friend who once told me he could talk to wood and he is right. But what does he receive by speaking with people about mundane things which I know he doesn’t care about? That’s what sales people and politicians do.
I know people who can engage is small talk all day long, but I never understand what they get out of it. I have a friend who once told me he could talk to wood and he is right. But what does he receive by speaking with people about mundane things which I know he doesn’t care about? That’s what sales people and politicians do.