Published on 12, July, 2020
I hate small talk. I hate that I can't grasp it. I hate how people randomly foist it on me. What's up with that!? I've been online shopping since Covid19 started but I decided to get out and give a small shop ago. It went ok. I was anxious but I coped and then came the till...... the woman started talking to me like we were good friends.... said about the weather, Christmas, even her cat Boris! I feel drained now. I feel an idiot for being unable to participate in her small talk. All I said was yes, no... mmm... Small talk, one of life's little mysteries.
I now get to the point of being rude. I just stare into space and think, “ that’s another 5 minutes of my life I’m not going to get back.” If I have to engage then it’s normally scripted, what is this interest with the weather?
Roy said:I have to engage then it’s normally scripted, what is this interest with the weather?
Neurotypical people like to state the obvious. I don’t know and I can’t fathom why you would be interested in talking about something so unnecessary (unless it’s your dedicated interest).
I don't mind small talk about the weather, but I do relate to, "That's another 5 minutes of my life I'm never going to get back."