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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...

  June 23, 2025 at 9:57 amALH

• 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)....

  June 21, 2025 at 3:42 amNick Piesiewicz

• 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...

  June 20, 2025 at 7:48 amsneek

• Isn't weed better in most all regards, including these ?

  June 19, 2025 at 9:40 amBill

• 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...

  June 17, 2025 at 12:54 pmPamela