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calimary

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13. I love how you put that!

Reply to NH Ethylene (Reply #6)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 12:36 PM

19 hrs ago

“Why should you have to work so hard just to be acceptably superficial?”

I’ve run into more than a few people whose preferred behavior is being “acceptably superficial.” As in: not wanting to help or get involved.

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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 12 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 19 hrs ago #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 20 hrs ago #12

Small talk Mr.Bee 20 hrs ago #11