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One thought on talking about the weather: this habit arose when everyone's livelihood was directly or indirectly tied to local rainfall--so it was more like dis
by terravion 11y ago
One thought on talking about the weather: this habit arose when everyone's livelihood was directly or indirectly tied to local rainfall--so it was more like discussing the latest macroeconomic news or stock tips or latest web trends (in tech) than some pointlessly superficial conversation.
- triplesec 11y agoin England, talking abou the weather is by far the easiest way to get into an animated conversation. Seriously. It's because it has one of the most unpredictable climates, by the hour. (although if you have to, bet on light rain)
- TheOtherHobbes 11y agoAt the moment the easiest way to get into an animated conversation - or possibly a fist fight - is to ask about Europe.
- ptrincr 11y agoStaying clear of politics and relgion is always a good bet.
- pbhjpbhj 11y agoI don't really understand that, surely it should only be avoided with people who can't have a civil conversation. These are often interesting topics. I guess you need to get the measure of your co-conversant first.
- gerbilly 11y agoWAR ENDS AS ARCHDUKE FRANZ FERDINAND IS FOUND ALIVE - "How fares Europe?" asks presumed dead count.[1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Dumb_Century https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Dumb_Century