Conversations

Entrance:

 Really being mindful of my entrance into conversations and trying to figure out what works/doesn’t work. Literally had to stop myself from starting a conversation with “wow, your head is getting really tan and shiny” to a bald man. Filter activated. I just stared at him, thought it through and then walked away instead. I consider that a win.

 Exit:

 Because I’m consistently inconsistent, it only makes sense that I’m a social person who’s socially awkward. Im okay 25% of the time( perhaps I’m being generous); then there’s moments where my social skills fail me. I had a recent conversation that was pretty heavy for the person on the other side that I wanted to encourage ....after some time , it was time for me to go and I literally just said “well”, and then I walked away...i froze and I couldn’t think of anything to add to “well”, but my feet were already in motion. I think I need to work on my entrance and exit strategies (amongst many other things). I apologize to everyone who’s had to converse with me, it’s not you, it’s me...I’m just not always so great at it and I sometimes walk away mumbling “what is wrong with you??” to myself. 🙂

 2 weeks later... Talking to some very friendly elderly neighbors I passed on my walk yesterday evening. I’ve noticed a few things about myself as I’m focused on my convo entrance/exits. Because I sincerely suck at exiting conversations, I’ll just keep rambling on and on because I don’t know how to get out of it. I probably wanted to quit the conversation 10 minutes ago, I just didn’t know how to. 

 So I’m in the road conversing with this nice couple, rambling like an idiot about my cats and God knows what else . Simultaneously, I’m trying to recall the well executed exit strategy I’d heard recently...how did that go again?? clap my hands one time , then say “well I’m going to grab some coffee for intermission now.” 

 Shoot, no that won’t make any sense, it’s nearly 9 pm...what kind of psychopath drinks coffee at 9 pm? Coffee does actually sound pretty good right now , I wonder if Starbucks is still open? Oh wait, what are they saying to me right now? Did they just ask me a question? How can I end this?!?!

 So please for the love, if I’m rambling on and the conversation, per usual, has clearly passed its expiration date, just do me a favor ( if you’re ever unfortunate enough to be in one of these conversations with me)...wrap it up for me...I’m terrible at it. Give me like the finger in the air swirl or something. I’ll probably say “well” and then walk away and you will have succeeded.