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That seems like the most pointless conversation ever though, neither side really got anything out of it. If you can't infodump or listen to someone else infodum
by moffkalast 1y ago
That seems like the most pointless conversation ever though, neither side really got anything out of it. If you can't infodump or listen to someone else infodump, is it really anything but meaningless pleasantries?
- writebetterc 1y agoThe goal isn't to exchange facts, it's to bond.
- moffkalast 1y agoWell I doubt I'm going to bond by being subjected to painful boredom, and neither will they. I've found it's so socially common to completely forget all of these things people tell you in small talk too, because I'd remember every one of these facts about the other person due to low frequency interactions, while they'll be like "I've never met this man in my life" the next time I talk to them and I can't help but find that a bit hurtful.
- qrobit 1y agoI think smalltalks just didn't bring you to the right topic, if you were to reach topic you both fancy, you would definitely remember each other. If anything, having a smalltalk is nicer than staying in awkward silence.
- acuozzo 1y ago> I doubt I'm going to bond by being subjected to painful boredom, and neither will they Which is why it's important to surround yourself with likeminded folk. Nobody is compelling you to do this with every single person you meet.
- curiouscube 1y agoYou perceive it that way because you aren't into snowboarding, tubing or experienced the blizzard of '96.
- moffkalast 1y agoIf only I'd experienced the blizzard of '96, the bedrock of all modern socialization.
- acuozzo 1y agoFWIW: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_blizzard_of_1996 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_blizzard_of_199... haha