It sounds like it was a really great interaction. I definitely don't seek out new people or relationships. For example I have a conference I go to each year. When it comes time for dinner, I would happily sit at a table all by myself and eat versus sitting at a table full of strangers. Of course there are people I already know and if I can sit with them, even better. Putting myself out there to meet new people is just too difficult for me. Oh, and even worse, if someone were to sit at my table, I'd still eat in silence as opposed to striking up a conversation with them. It just feels unnatural and fake to me. Like I am pretending to care.
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It was pretty cool, just two strangers getting into sync and engaging like humans.
I understand what you're getting at, I'm similar. I mean, I've had roles where I've had to be more forward and I do it but I guess I play a part, the suit I wear is my costume and permits me to do what's required. The real me retreats until later on when I'm not getting paid to be the business (or anything other) me.
I'm good at interacting with others, good at conversation, listening, reading body language and so on, I do so in my professional life and in my personal but with the latter I'm more picky about who I share my time with as it makes me feel more comfortable and I can be more myself rather than the person my role requires.
I reckon I'd get you talking at that dinner table though...we could both tell lies and embellish stories and everyone else would be envious of the fact they're not on the cool table!
Haha, yeah, I guess so. Just bring me a whiskey and I probably wouldn't stop talking!
Whiskey (bottle) it is!