Talking - Page 4

~~Jeffro~~ · February 5th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Ensign Riles

I was wondering what the average person talks about since I really have no clue. Besides the occasional " Yes, please" and "Thank you", it's been about eight years since I've done any of it. Since I doubt once I graduate I'll be able to land a job with the social skills of a sixth grader, what should I be focusing on?

Generally people talk about boring bullshit (kids, house, wife, cars, things, etc...). Frankly, I don't understand the fuss about smalltalk and schmoozing.

***Ensign Riles*** · February 5th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Ronald_Jesch

No offense, but that is sad. Just do random shenanigans, that'll get you talking to people. Shenanigans are a great way to get out there. Here's a few shenanigans options: 1) Get really drunk and go swimming, 2) Go to a party and start dancing with random chicks, and 3) commit minor civil offenses (my personal favorite).

I'm done with "shenanigans". The two times last year I tried to have some clean fun and potentially meet people I got in trouble with the police. Even if I wanted to drink, I'm not 21 yet.

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Originally Posted by SeinfeldRules

And you never talk to your roommate?

I have all morning classes while he is asleep. For most of the afternoon he's either at the gym or dinner with his girlfriend. In the evening he plays WoW. I can't think of any good conversation topics, I'm a chemistry major and he's a business major.

Red Menace · February 5th, 2009

Life, you have life in common.

LET ME EXPAND. Talk about your day, something you saw happen, something you did, something interesting you heard, hobbies, plans, goals, etc. Starting a conversation is the hardest part the rest just kinda comes.

***Darth Taxi*** · February 6th, 2009

Don't listen to them Riles!
They know nothing!

***Mitch Connor*** · February 6th, 2009

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I'm done with "shenanigans". The two times last year I tried to have some clean fun and potentially meet people I got in trouble with the police. Even if I wanted to drink, I'm not 21 yet.

Sorry, that wasn't really good advice, I just wanted to say shenanigans.

***Tricorder*** · February 6th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffro

Generally people talk about boring bullshit (kids, house, wife, cars, things, etc...). Frankly, I don't understand the fuss about smalltalk and schmoozing.

Vulcans do not make smalltalk.

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Wait! You're not IKS. Wooops! My apologies, Ensign. Here, have a hug:

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Seriously now. Besides being quiet, are you also shy? You and your roommate have nothing in common. What about other people around you? There's gotta be someone you have something in common besides people who attend same classes as you. You can have fun with other people without getting in trouble with the police and/or drinking. I never got in trouble with the law and I never got drunk. That doesn't mean I didn't have fun with other people. You like Star Trek, right? Don't tell me there are no other Trekkies at your college!

***Sh0wdowN*** · February 6th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Red Menace

Life, you have life in common.

LET ME EXPAND. Talk about your day, something you saw happen, something you did, something interesting you heard, hobbies, plans, goals, etc. Starting a conversation is the hardest part the rest just kinda comes.

You know what you and my grandfather will have in common in 3 hours? Death.

You better not make me run.

***Scientist Dr. Professor*** · February 6th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Red Menace

I WAS EXPANDING. I'm your density. I mean... your destiny.

DID YOU JUST WATCH BACK TO THE FUTURE TOO?

***Mr. Matt*** · February 6th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Ensign Riles

I was wondering what the average person talks about since I really have no clue. Besides the occasional " Yes, please" and "Thank you", it's been about eight years since I've done any of it. Since I doubt once I graduate I'll be able to land a job with the social skills of a sixth grader, what should I be focusing on?

Also, how does one go about meeting people? My professors always seem to be talking about how great college is because you can "meet" new people, but I'm not really sure how I go about doing that. I remember something during orientation a couple of years ago about finding people with common interests, but I don't really have any. Nor would I even know how to go about finding those other people.

All of the friends I hang out with now had their origins in the pub. As I didn't know them before I met them there, I assume that's where they were grown.

Basically the best thing to do is find your local bar, determine if it's a decent place or not (i.e. make sure there aren't many people walking out of the toilets with white powder on their noses), and once you know, drink so much that you can't talk. It's called a social lubricant for a reason, just don't take that phrase literally - apparently it burns.