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I frequent various bars and public places where strangers are mingling and talking. Occasionally, I'll comment when I hear conversations going on between other patrons. Sometimes they shoot me down and other times I become a part of the conversation.
How do you feel about forcing your way into the conversation?
I don't see it as so bad. If you aren't welcome they let you know right away. But you can also make friends or at least have a good time by jumping in. Depends on the situation, but...I don't think it's so bad most of the time. We do it all the time here on cd
I think it depends, but I don't just jump in... I might be glancing over to check for eye contact, then if sensing an opportunity I might say something or one may ask me my opinion, leading to more conversing. Ultimately, I will leave them alone, unless they continue being welcoming.
It's a risk because some people get more annoyed than others. Last time a stranger butted in a conversation of mine was several months ago, and though it was a very light topic I still got annoyed with him. I tried not to show it, but I dropped the subject.
I have 3 coworkers, and one of them tends to butt in on everything, and I resent it. Perhaps it's made me more intolerable of it.
I frequent various bars and public places where strangers are mingling and talking. Occasionally, I'll comment when I hear conversations going on between other patrons. Sometimes they shoot me down and other times I become a part of the conversation.
How do you feel about forcing your way into the conversation?
How do you know these particular patrons are strangers?
How do you feel about forcing your way into the conversation?
Just like you said, sometimes it works, other times it does not.
When it works I think it is great.
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Originally Posted by HighFlyingBird
I don't see it as so bad. If you aren't welcome they let you know right away. But you can also make friends or at least have a good time by jumping in. Depends on the situation, but...I don't think it's so bad most of the time. We do it all the time here on cd
It's a bar conversation.
People gather, drink and talk. Complain about politicians. Armchair quarterback. ***** about the boss....
Some of the most interesting conversations I've ever had were with strangers in a bar who just invited themselves into the conversation.
But then, I'm pretty gregarious
For my husband and I (we are always at the bar together), it totally depends on the person and the topic/type of conversation. Actually, that pretty much applies to our entire social circle - it's pretty obvious when a conversation or topic might invite a stranger to chime in, and when a conversation or topic is between us.
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