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> Online conversation is usually vastly better than "water cooler" conversation IRL where people typically say nothing of real importance. Usually, the point o
by veddox 10y ago
> Online conversation is usually vastly better than "water cooler" conversation IRL where people typically say nothing of real importance.
Usually, the point of conversation isn't to "say something of importance". The point of most (private) conversation is to socialize, to get to know others better, to foster human bonds. And IMO, that is much more important...
- seanwilson 10y agoYeah, I never understand people that say they "hate small talk". I mean I hate conversations where you both have no interest in each other and are forced to chat about generic stuff to pass the time but I don't expect to solely talk about topics you would find in geek forums.