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Anyone else miss small talk?

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  • 07-05-2020 9:39pm
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    pinkyeye
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    I used to be a person who hated small talk but I have to say I miss it now, I feel like we're robots in shops and we're all afraid to talk to each other.

    Even on the street it's like people have a fear of stopping to talk.

    I really hate that we seem to becoming less friendly. :(


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    pgj2015
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    I think people are more inclined to engage in small talk now, as its easy to know what to talk about. I find there is a lot more small talk now.


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    wadacrack
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    pgj2015 wrote: »
    I think people are more inclined to engage in small talk now, as its easy to know what to talk about. I find there is a lot more small talk now.

    More small talk during a lockdown seems difficult


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    pgj2015
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    wadacrack wrote: »
    More small talk during a lockdown seems difficult



    in the supermarkets mostly.


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    #5
    Neon_Lights
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    I miss all talk

    "Told my personal trainer to put on more weights, he said there are no more"


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    bloodless_coup
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    I haven't spoken to anyone face to face in 8 weeks. Can't say it bothers me too much.


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    Loozer
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    It'll be twice as bad if the masks take off in a big way


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    wadacrack
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    Hopefully more empathy in society on the back of this.


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    pinkyeye
    Registered Users Posts: 1,293 ✭✭✭pinkyeye


    Loozer wrote: »
    It'll be twice as bad if the masks take off in a big way

    That's true, then you can't even tell if someone is smiling or not.


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    pinkyeye
    Registered Users Posts: 1,293 ✭✭✭pinkyeye


    wadacrack wrote: »
    Hopefully more empathy in society on the back of this.

    I'm honestly not finding that, I'm finding more paranoia and anger.


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    Andrew00
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    Talking ****e about riding and the weather down the shop as you queue for the deli.

    I do not miss that


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    Loozer
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    pinkyeye wrote: »
    I'm honestly not finding that, I'm finding more paranoia and anger.

    I don't see any of that

    The opposite in fact


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    Loozer
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    A few weirdos going round like they're on the set of Contagion

    To be expected

    Apart from that everyone extra friendly


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    ShineOn7
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    Loozer wrote: »
    A few weirdos going round like they're on the set of Contagion


    Because they're wearing masks and maybe gloves too?


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    Thelonious Monk
    Registered Users Posts: 14,292 ✭✭✭✭Thelonious Monk


    I miss Talk Talk, their lead singer died not too long ago, but I've found people have been saying hello as they walk past in my local park in Dublin, which is unusual but kind of nice.


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    Idas020
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Idas020


    I'm really enjoying this lockdown and social distancing and not having to listen to anyones small talk. Hope it lasts.


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