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100% cultural. I empathize with your description of easy socialization, but I remain firmly in the "I don't mean to be rude, but what part of my book and body
by peteforde 3y ago
100% cultural.
I empathize with your description of easy socialization, but I remain firmly in the "I don't mean to be rude, but what part of my book and body language makes you think I want to talk to strangers right now" camp.
- jmoak3 3y agoThat's so alien to me - when I read at a coffee shop or a bar I'm there to interact and have the book as something to do in the interim. Reading and drinking at home is free, and quiet.
- JohnFen 3y ago> I'm there to interact and have the book as something to do in the interim. That is not a possibility that ever even crossed my mind. If I see someone reading a book, I just assume that they don't want social interaction. I didn't even realize that I was making an assumption until I read these comments.
- AlecSchueler 3y agoThe book is like holding a up a sign saying "Here is a subject I'm interested in and might have recently learned some interesting things about, AMA."
- peteforde 3y agoFree start-up idea: dust covers that say "Please leave me the fuck alone"
- dogleash 3y ago> what part of my book and body language makes you think I want to talk to strangers right now That you're reading at a bar instead of reading at home. I have a friend that reads at bars, because he likes random conversations but needs something to do in between them.