Small Talk
This is SO me--still! I've never been good with conversation just for the sake of conversation.
Me: "Um, hi. How are you?"
someone else: "Good. How are you?"
M: "fine."
Then what? "How's the weather?" Well, it's raining, as we can all see. "How're the spouse and kids?" They're great. Really doing well.
I just don't like to talk if I don't have anything to say. This is probably the biggest reason I never call anyone. I can only say "Hi. What's up?" so many times before people start to think I'm crazier than they already do.
[Speaking of crazy, we saw a funny sign today. It was one of those yellow ___ xing signs. This one had a picture of a running dog and read, "Caution: Psychotic Dog Xing." Having two psychotic dogs of my own, I can fully understand the sentiment.]
Comments
There are really times when we don't feel like talking. But we are trapped in the situation. But we can still make better small talk conversation. Even if we don't have much things to say, we should still let the other person or people to feel comfortable.
Sometimes, as we go on this conversation, we will find ourselves in a better small talk conversation and that we are already indulge in it.
Posted by: Better Small Talk Conversation | August 24, 2007 10:05 AM
I agree with Mom. I think that you could have a longer one that says:
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Danielle
Overworked Advisor (U of M)
Leave me alone!
[For dog conversation, please inquire here...]
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:-)
Posted by: Tismo | April 16, 2005 06:31 AM
Funny, but I thought of you when I saw that cartoon.
Posted by: Mom | April 11, 2005 08:19 PM