Let's give'em something to talk about...
I was reading my friend Mau's blog this morning. She's on exchange in Hong Kong right now, but didn't have a big update to give, however, she did mention that last night, she had a big 4-hour conversation with her friend Peggy. On several topics.
It made me realize how much I miss real conversations with people. Stuff more than just talking about our days & such. Real conversations on real topics, like debates or just conversation on opinions. On work terms, I don't seem to have the people to talk to like I do in school, hence I'm looking forward to May. Yes I talk to people at work, but the topics at lunch are always about sports, politics, stuff going on at work, or (since they're all young parents) what their kids are now doing/now eating/etc. Which is fine, I don't mind listening, but I don't really have anything to contribute.
I guess that's why I tend to post a lot more when I'm on a work term, and read blogs...for that human interaction.
I know I've probably complained before about the stupidity of people - and they are stupid. Half the time, I can't understand what's going on in a guy's head, and girls are just bitchy a lot. I know also that if I'm in a group of people, I'm more shy & don't talk much (unless I know the people pretty well) Even when it's a small group, I suck at starting conversation. Give me a topic & I can usually talk, but I can't come up with a topic. However, I'm definitely more of a people-person, and hate being alone most of the time. And I definitely miss talking face-to-face with people.
It made me realize how much I miss real conversations with people. Stuff more than just talking about our days & such. Real conversations on real topics, like debates or just conversation on opinions. On work terms, I don't seem to have the people to talk to like I do in school, hence I'm looking forward to May. Yes I talk to people at work, but the topics at lunch are always about sports, politics, stuff going on at work, or (since they're all young parents) what their kids are now doing/now eating/etc. Which is fine, I don't mind listening, but I don't really have anything to contribute.
I guess that's why I tend to post a lot more when I'm on a work term, and read blogs...for that human interaction.
I know I've probably complained before about the stupidity of people - and they are stupid. Half the time, I can't understand what's going on in a guy's head, and girls are just bitchy a lot. I know also that if I'm in a group of people, I'm more shy & don't talk much (unless I know the people pretty well) Even when it's a small group, I suck at starting conversation. Give me a topic & I can usually talk, but I can't come up with a topic. However, I'm definitely more of a people-person, and hate being alone most of the time. And I definitely miss talking face-to-face with people.
posted by Jill at
12:20:00 p.m.
2 Comments:
Hmm, well my 4 hour conversation costed me a whole day's productivity, because I didn't end up going to bed until 5am. :)
As for having trouble conversing with a group of people you don't know - it's just a matter of practice. Lord knows I used to have a lot of trouble with it, but when you're thrust into a situation where you have no choice BUT to meet new people, you just have to watch others and learn. I find the best way is to ask questions and gradually try to find a mutual topic .
Oh, and the girl in the picture with me was Peggy, my roommate. :)
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Maureen, at 7:44 p.m.
Yep, i totally understand what u mean jill. Im looking forward to may too, for the same reasons (well, a couple others too =), hehe)...but ya. At work its the same talk with my coworkers too, however at times we have convo's about our projects that go in depth and we brainstorm together. I do enjoy those times, anyways..ttyl,
Sophie
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