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Mr.Bee

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11. Small talk

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 10:59 AM

19 hrs ago

Last edited Mon Mar 16, 2026, 11:31 AM - Edit history (2)

- the casual, often superficial conversation that fills our everyday interactions with acquittances or strangers
True, this is the 21st century. No one cares how you feel, your concerns, if you are broke, how you are doing!
It's all 'okay boomer'.
I think Darnold Trump has given this country a new mantra; I don't care about anyone but myself, so why should you??

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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 10 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 17 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 18 hrs ago #12

Small talk Mr.Bee 19 hrs ago #11