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Do you enjoy small talk, gossip and talking about the mundane aspects of life?
Poll ended at 30 May 2011, 6:18 am
Yes I am fascinated by small talk, gossip and the mundane stuff 0%  0%  [ 0 ]
Please god help me all I can see are lips moving and I need to get out of here 26%  26%  [ 9 ]
Sorry I seem to have zoned out again and was not paying attention 23%  23%  [ 8 ]
It's not my thing but I just use the smile and nod technique until they stop talking 40%  40%  [ 14 ]
I am a recluse hermit who does not socialise so this poll does not apply to me 9%  9%  [ 3 ]
I am still trying to work out what I am supposed to find fascinating about it and will let you know how I feel later... 3%  3%  [ 1 ]
Total votes : 35

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30 Apr 2011, 10:18 pm

Them not talking or responding is a potent clue.



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01 May 2011, 5:58 am

Biggus23x wrote:
None of those answers really fit me...mine would be approximately "I've learned to be adequately competent at it, but I still don't really enjoy it".

I don't mind a brief "hello, how've you been?" when I meet somebody, but I start looking for an excuse to leave if it doesn't get to something more substantial quite quickly.


That would be the choice for me as well. I'm especially good at small talks with complete strangers. With people I already know I just don't bother. Isn't this weird? I can chat with strangers about anything and have a good time talking. Then just say bye and leave without even asking their names. Unfortunately if you talk to enough strangers they become people you know and it's just not the same again. :D


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01 May 2011, 6:23 am

I've started to enjoy it because now I say stupid things to people such as "There's weather outside today isn't there?" and they agree with you lol.

I get bored but I amuse myself by making myself laugh and examining people's minds at the same time so that's how I bear it now. Even if someone is being very boring I still find it interesting to think about what and how they are thinking and how what they are saying sounds to them.



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01 May 2011, 6:54 am

I tend to kill casual conversations without meaning to. I guess that I somehow send the message that I don't want to continue. I have no idea what I do.

On the other hand, there are a few people who talk endlessly to me. I have no idea what is different. Maybe the difference is purely in the person talking.


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