You hear two strangers talking about a topic that fascinates you
...in a store. Do you insert yourself into the conversation or do you just keep going about your business?
shareDefinitely insert.
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I can't believe this, I'm with samoanjoes on this - mind my own business.
If I express the opinion that Picard is superior to Kirk, I consent to fourlemons using this on me:
http://goodideasandtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Cinder-Block.jpg
I'm with you both on this, as well. I'm too shy to do any conversation inserting. (Can you believe I'm shy in person???)
And I could never hit you with a cinder block. My days of gang warfare are over. You'll have to enlist a different board thug.
Well my desire to survive at all costs made me pick you as I know you probably wouldn't go full cinder block and just stun me enough to remember how awesome Captain Kirk is.
Are you saying I'm stunning?
shareYou are the best looking lemon here.
Check out those blue eyes and smile:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/90/8e/2e/908e2e02b27e4b02550e6e2f8c623b9a.jpg
Methinks I might have scurvy in that picture.
shareI tend to stay out of things.
You’re better off minding your own business and keeping shut.
About a month ago a local gas station hired a new girl, she is a plump little Mexican cutie. I commented on how pretty her smile was and now, not being a runaround sort, I avoid the place.
It’s usually best to shut the fuck up.
Yes I generally just mind my own business in such situations. I come from a pretty quiet and reserved family and that kind of stuck with me.
shareOh yes, we are very quiet and unobtrusive here too.
I was really shocked that I said that because I’m not a flirt or an alley cat running around. She simply had a stellar smile and a lovely demeanor.
It just came out, I did go straight home to my family. I’m not a monster😄
I don't think there's anything wrong with complimenting someone's smile. I think anything above the neck is fine. Don't be so hard on yourself. ♥️ If someone said that to me it would make my day. 😀
shareIf it was in a situation where it wouldn't seem too intrusive, I would comment. Say if I was riding on a bus and it was a more stationary setting. But in a restaurant no, that would be rude.
shareNo definitely not in a restaurant. That's a No-No. That's people's private time together. Some environments like a bus or a store make conversation insertion more appropriate.
shareI'd "read the room" first, but if the vibe feels right and I'm interested enough in the subject, I'd politely interject, ready to excuse myself if received poorly. Many fine conversations have been had, and even a few friendships made, one including generous access to a little pied-à-terre in Paris.
Like yourself, I score very introverted on the Myers-Briggs scale, but can be quite gregarious if the stars are aligned just right.
Agree with reading the room. There have been a few times I've jumped into a conversation but it's usually been with people like coworkers rather than strangers.
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