How are you with small talk? - Page 2

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

I feel I can be in any group and be comfortable with the situation. I'm most happy to be alone with my studies and in nature, but I am at ease with community. I'm dedicated to my life's work which requires a lot of alone time and attend conferences/seminars where I am happy to learn/share.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

I find it easier if there is some common experience that we share.

lovesallanimals · ‎03-11-2010

I detest small talk, always have. I used to go to these fancy social functions in NY with my DH and everyone just talked to hear themselves talk. No one really cared about what you were saying unless you knew the people well. It is a waste of my time I have no interest in babbling to strangers or to hear them. I am very friendly when I go into my local stores in the neighborhood and everyone thinks I am so outgoing - but I am really an introvert. Like short conversations with people who really interest me.

NEvans2 · ‎01-15-2017

I do pretty well at small talk. I worked retail for 42 years and always found it easy to strike up a conversation with people. I always say I can talk to anyone about anything. However, there were times I would come home from work and not want to talk to anyone for a while. LOL

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

I 'm shy and introverted, but I learned long ago that most people like to talk about themselves. I ask questions, not intrusive, but general and this usually gets the ball rolling.

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Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

Terrible.

naturalfan · ‎03-09-2010

I was going to say I have improved over the years but after reading some of the posts, I realize not in large groups. OK in smaller groups but basically I am kind of an introvert, and that is fine by me. I have a friend who has to be out every minute of the day she can interacting with people but that is not me. She makes me wonder if some people are afraid to be alone. I can be happy just sitting back reading for hours.

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

I take after my mom's side of the family and they are introverts so small talk has never been my thing. Once I get to know a person, I'm a different person. My dad, on the other hand, was completely different. I remember going to Disney World and he was telling us all about one of the park workers. We thought for sure he knew them from home or somewhere but no.....he was a jabber!! LOL! He was like that wherever he went.

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SloopJohnB · ‎04-25-2020

@qualitygal I feel I am good with small talk. I can either start a conversation or join in on one. Ironically, when I was younger, not so much. Maybe it's because now in my life I have so much to look back on and so many experiences to share with others. And I can also B.S. with the best of 'em. 😉

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drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@NEvans2 wrote:
I do pretty well at small talk. I worked retail for 42 years and always found it easy to strike up a conversation with people. I always say I can talk to anyone about anything. However, there were times I would come home from work and not want to talk to anyone for a while. LOL

While working at The Disney Store, I grew to be more and more comfortable talking to everyone that came into the store. Also there was a varied group of people who worked in the store. Everything from students, surgical nurses and teachers. We would go out together after work, we would go on road trips together and even take vacations (at Walt Disney World) together.

I felt comfortable talking to anyone.