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02-21-2022 03:19 PM
Not much of a chit chatter.
02-21-2022 03:43 PM
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 🇺🇸
02-21-2022 04:52 PM
I think small talk with cashiers, bank tellers, people shopping, etc. is completely different than going to a room full of people for an event/meeting and chatting with people you don't know. I can talk to the first group all day long, but I would rather crawl into a hole than deal with the second.
02-21-2022 05:00 PM
@hckynutjohn I'm a lot like you. I wasn't raised around a lot of people, and always around adults, and I can make conversation with anyone, anytime, and about anything. And I can make people feel comfortable and laugh.
Good because my job demanded it. I also had to take lots of photos and was well know for my "people" shots. People felt comfortable with me and I listened to them and would pay attention, and their personalities shined through I think.
02-21-2022 09:05 PM
I love good conversation whether small talk or group conversations. When I worked I had to learn how to interview and ask questions to draw out issues affecting people. I still love to engage in talk with others , I also am a great listener.
02-22-2022 08:25 AM
I am absolutely horrible. I like to get to the point and not add anything else. Some may consider me rude but I am an introvert and very guarded.
02-22-2022 11:25 AM
Not good at it at all before I read this tip in a book about Jackie O. She said that when stuck when trying to make "small talk" try "So what's the nicest thing that happened to you today?". A great way to start a conversation.
02-22-2022 01:58 PM
I'm not good with small talk, never was! I think people who do well with it just enjoy talking. They also make friends very easy because of it. I had a friend who could talk to a box if it was put next to her on a park bench!!
02-22-2022 04:59 PM
Awful .....
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