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I Hate Small Talk

Party Talk

By: FallenAngelWOOT
Written on December 29th, 2012
I find it really hard to stay focused in a group discussion at a party. I'm good at the beginning, I can mingle and chat but at some point I start to lose my concentration and I'll be daydreaming while people speak. I know it's rude but it's like I can't stay tuned in to the discussion.
By: FallenAngelWOOT
Age: 31-35 , Female
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  • smii469
    smii469

    your not the only one. It happens to me too.

    Dec 30, 2012
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  • Unquestioned
    Unquestioned

    I think that is one of the reasons that I'm not accepted, cos that happens a lot with me also. I am better with one on one discussions.

    Dec 30, 2012
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    • FallenAngelWOOT
      FallenAngelWOOT

      Occasionally I am aware that they realise I am not really listening - so my rescue trick is to focus on the last bit they are saying and make my next words relevant! :/

      Dec 30, 2012
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  • stranded7
    stranded7

    I go like that,I think I would rather talk with just the one person than move around,if there is no one interesting to talk with,I just there like an ornament,was going to say like a p----,but I thought best not.

    Dec 30, 2012
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  • simpletonsass
    simpletonsass

    I do the same thing. In the beginning i may be chatty..then I shut down. I gaze and tune everything out around me it seems. And yes around people i know well. Sometimes I feel maybe im overwhelmed? Haven't quite figured it out yet. Perhaps I dislike being in a crowd..to big of a group aggrivates me. Funny you mention this, because i have noticed I've been doing this much more lately.

    Dec 30, 2012
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  • QuantumCaffeine
    QuantumCaffeine

    Yes! Me too; I can only take it so long before I just lose the plot and start deeply wanting to get out of there. It's something to do with the sheer number of people: I'm much better in a quieter setting with a few close friends than a big noisy party.

    Dec 29, 2012
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    • FallenAngelWOOT
      FallenAngelWOOT

      Nah. Mine today was with 5 close friends - I love them to pieces but I just switch off.

      Dec 29, 2012
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    • QuantumCaffeine
      QuantumCaffeine

      Ah; just run out of the need to say anything? *nods* Hopefully they know you well enough to understand. :)

      Dec 29, 2012
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    • FallenAngelWOOT
      FallenAngelWOOT

      Not even that...I just drift off...

      Dec 29, 2012
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    • QuantumCaffeine
      QuantumCaffeine

      (Never understood the need to say stuff just for the sake of saying something. Much better to just say what you actually want to say and stop; that way everyone knows it means something.)

      Dec 29, 2012
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