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NH Ethylene

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6. Pretty spot on

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 12:57 AM

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Social interactions are draining because trying to play the small talk game when it doesn't come naturally to you is stressful and exhausting. And annoying, because why should you have to work so hard just to be acceptably superficial?

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Why Introverts Hate Small Talk [View all] littlemissmartypants Sunday OP

how are u? fine. whats new? not much. nice to see u again. u too. see u next time. bye. nt msongs Sunday #1

I loathe small talk. It's pointless and serves zero purpose except to waste time. LonePirate Yesterday #2

Yep BeneteauBum Yesterday #7

Every week we would go I_UndergroundPanther 18 hrs ago #14

While working at the reception desk at my Senior apartment building. . . Collimator Yesterday #3

to be fair, such talk should always be mitigated while WORKING Skittles Yesterday #4

Point taken. Collimator Yesterday #5

Pretty spot on NH Ethylene Yesterday #6

I love how you put that! calimary Yesterday #13

As an introvert, the article is spot on LogDog75 Yesterday #8

This is why you feel more comfortable and relaxed when in a group with common interests Aussie105 Yesterday #9

Are you an introvert, Aussie105? Or perhaps an expert in interpersonal communication? littlemissmartypants Yesterday #10

Are you ok? littlemissmartypants Yesterday #12

Small talk Mr.Bee Yesterday #11