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Not knowing what to talk about
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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 2:03 pm
(February 25, 2018 at 6:25 am)Die Atheistin Wrote: Has it ever occured to you, that you wanted to discuss something, but had no idea about what? Huh

This is why always keep a few backup topics in your mind, like "have you heard the good news.... about mafia?"
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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 7:36 pm
(February 25, 2018 at 1:50 pm)Whateverist Wrote:
(February 25, 2018 at 6:32 am)Sal Wrote: I'm not for small talk.


Why not?

Because I like big words.

Joking aside, I find small talk pointless. I'd rather talk with some content and context, some substance in my dialogue.
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool." - Richard P. Feynman
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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 10:07 pm
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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 10:51 pm
(February 25, 2018 at 1:50 pm)Whateverist Wrote:
(February 25, 2018 at 6:32 am)Sal Wrote: I'm not for small talk.


Why not?
(February 25, 2018 at 1:00 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: I find that when that happens the best thing to do is stab a random stranger.  At least that way you've achieved something.


And if you can get them to lie down a gurney first you can bill them for surgery and make a clean get away.

You know me too well.

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"You did WHAT?  With WHO?  WHERE???"
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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 10:52 pm
I'm terrible at small talk but over time I've learned to bullshit my way through a few topics when necessary-

Weather
Sports
Food

After that, I just try to leave quickly or, if I can't escape, plaster on a smile.

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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 10:55 pm
(February 25, 2018 at 10:52 pm)Tres Leches Wrote: I'm terrible at small talk but over time I've learned to bullshit my way through a few topics when necessary-

Weather
Sports
Food

After that, I just try to leave quickly or, if I can't escape, plaster on a smile.

-Teresa

Start having an argument with yourself.

You'll find people leave fairly quickly.

"Did you HAVE to say that?"

"Yes I did!"

"Well stop it. You're embarrassing me."

"Embarrassing you? Look at the way you're dressed!"

"This is the last time I take you anywhere."

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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 10:59 pm
(February 25, 2018 at 10:55 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote:
(February 25, 2018 at 10:52 pm)Tres Leches Wrote: I'm terrible at small talk but over time I've learned to bullshit my way through a few topics when necessary-

Weather
Sports
Food

After that, I just try to leave quickly or, if I can't escape, plaster on a smile.

-Teresa

Start having an argument with yourself.

You'll find people leave fairly quickly.

"Did you HAVE to say that?"

"Yes I did!"

"Well stop it.  You're embarrassing me."

"Embarrassing you?  Look at the way you're dressed!"

"This is the last time I take you anywhere."

I'll have to try that.
Maybe the stabby thing too. Big Grin

-Teresa
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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 11:02 pm
(February 25, 2018 at 10:59 pm)Tres Leches Wrote:
(February 25, 2018 at 10:55 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: Start having an argument with yourself.

You'll find people leave fairly quickly.

"Did you HAVE to say that?"

"Yes I did!"

"Well stop it.  You're embarrassing me."

"Embarrassing you?  Look at the way you're dressed!"

"This is the last time I take you anywhere."

I'll have to try that.
Maybe the stabby thing too. Big Grin

-Teresa

When the cops ask, say you were just starting a game of murder in the dark.

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"You did WHAT?  With WHO?  WHERE???"
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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 25, 2018 at 11:12 pm
(February 25, 2018 at 11:02 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote:
(February 25, 2018 at 10:59 pm)Tres Leches Wrote: I'll have to try that.
Maybe the stabby thing too. Big Grin

-Teresa

When the cops ask, say you were just starting a game of murder in the dark.

This is a very informative thread... Big Grin

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RE: Not knowing what to talk about
February 26, 2018 at 7:21 am
The problem with me is.... that wouldn't put me off. Lol.
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