Last weekend we (my husband and I) went to dinner with a number of neighbors. Its a standing monthly gathering. We usually go 2-3 times a year. About halfway through the dinner I remember why we don't go more often.
I can enjoy a conversation but it is a rarity. Do people know how to ask questions and listen? Not so much. Conversation has turned more into story telling about themselves. Has social media made us more self absorbed. Then people take way too long to tell their story and include way too many details. And way too often I don't care. No, I don't, don't care about why it was frustrating to bring Kleenex and extra supplies to your kids middle school and no know where to take them.
Admittedly the kid thing is really boring especially to me since I've chosen not to have kids.
I enjoy going out for diner but when I'm done with the meal I'm ready to go.
I actually look forward to my quiet home and what ever may be on TV. Is it a one way conversation? Sure. Also I can be doint something else while in my quiet house watching television as I am now. American Pickers are on and I'm typing this post. I can participate in their highly edited conversations. Maybe that's what it is. The conversations are edited to remove all the fluff and repetition. If I become bored or don't like the conversation I change the station.
Is this a one sided conversation? At times, but not always. I'm evaluating, listening and questioning.
I don't always get answers but it much like reading....anticipating what will happen. I'm also not being judged on what I have to share. So I'm sharing my thoughts here.
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