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I do agree with you up to a point Jim - but saying that 'British people hate' small talk in shops - really?? That isn't my experience at all. Maybe my particular part of northern England is different from where you live, but small talk in shops...
The term 'ambivert' doesn't get enough recognition, as this is where i would place myself. Starting out in life i was more introverted; through my late teens and 20s and 30s definitely more extroverted; and now at 44 am somewhere in between (i.e. an ambivert, with aspects of both)....
from a prior comment "And what about countries like Finland? Notorious for not tolerating small talk?" hello, estonia calling in... :p i suppose i'm grateful there's no smalltalk *obligation* here on grocery store runs (just the basic hellos-thankyous-goodbyes), especially as someone with rather limited social battery working as a cashier...
Isn't weed better in most all regards, including these ?
Living in Palestine taught me what social generosity REALLY is. There was such a sense of warmth, connection, and care in so many more casual interactions. There was a poetic call and response to many everyday activities and achievements (even taking a shower). And it wasn't just for show. The...
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