Answer to this threads title? I am pretty good with "small talk" When I went from being an obese shy/introverted youngster in high school, to a normal high school dropout and joined the US Army!
I became an outgoing extrovert when it came to "always wanting to be unseen/unheard. For some reason I found myself being a leader instead of a follower. Why or how? I haven't a clue.
Over many years of almost daily hours sitting in hospital and doctors waiting rooms. People that didn't have their face in a screen/book or newspaper. I figured, why just sit there, might as well see what's up with some of those waiting.
If it is someone that is talking about a topic I have never heard, I try to weave my way into a topic most older adults can carry on a conversation. Made several good friends(patients) over the years.
I can sling the bull with the best of them.
hckynut 🇺🇸
hckynut(john)