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People use to tell me I was one of the best conversationalists they had ever known. My mind is full of ideas and I am very well read about a thousand different things. I also have a talkative nature and can always think of things to say.
In general I am known as Mr. Friendly and most people like me, except on the street where I live (see my other post). Though in the last few years I have had a harder time meeting new people. I do not think I have changed that much, other people have. I rarely meet anyone now days who seems to have a gift of gab, or the ability to make small talk and keep the conversation moving on their end. It gets difficult when I am doing most of the conversation.
I feel the Internet and Instant Messaging on cell phones have eliminated many people's skills in small talk. How about you?
Gee, I don't know guys. I never, ever seem to be at a loss for words! in fact, people can't get me to shut the hell up!!! Why, just look how many posts I've made thus far. If I'm not yapping in real life, arguing in a courtroom, or talking to myself, I'm on this and every other forum known to mankind spreading my good natured cheer and useless information to anyone and everyone who will listen!
Now come on, you know THAT deserves some rep points!
Some people don't want to talk unless they really have something to say.
In my experience, people who are the most talented at small talk don't talk much about themselves. The best small talkers (and thus, the ones most rewarded with positive feedback) are the people who draw out their companion--ask questions of him or her about themselves.
This can be a strong beginning to a friendship, and it can forever cement it.
I agree that texting and the internet have diminished person-to-person contact, however they have also enabled people thousands of miles apart to remain in touch....a bit of a trade-off I suppose.
Well, if the people you meet are anything like me, when you are doing all that talking, anything pass 3 minutes you're talking to a wall, lol, as my mind is racing and thinking and planning in a million other directions.
Nice day today, isn't it? Think it might rain later??
LOL- I agree- I also think common courtesy tends to go out the window when words are typed rather than spoken- and humor gets lost as well.
Yes, but the rain will not hurt the rhubarb if it is in cans.
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