How do I talk to white people about the weather?

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Mike

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone

Originally posted by: jjzelinski

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone
I've noticed how much white people talk about the weather after seeing that come up on Yes Dear. I also realized that I suck at making weather-related small talk. For example, sometimes coworkers will say to me, "It's beautiful outside isn't it?" All I can think of to say is, "Yeah, it's nice." I need more ideas about what to say. It's strange for me because I don't really think about the weather at all.

this thread should be locked. just on the basis of flamebaiting alone, and likely was started in response to the other douchebaggery of the recent thread asking if mentioning watermelon around black people makes you racist. 😕

This has to be the explanation, because otherwise the OP is retarded.

I didn't expect that. 😕

This is a legitimate, although admittedly light-hearted thread. It's not a parody, and it's not meant to be racist. You guys are just thinking too much into it.

Anyway, there have been some good suggestions so far. Thanks.

Here's another suggestion: Never ask a tall person (white, black, yellow, red, or blue), "HOW'S THE WEATHER UP THERE?!" They really don't like that.
Hope that helps.

I've never been asked that, but odly enough, I do get asked if I get asked how the weather is up here.

How tall are you?

 

[IAteYourMother]

funny, cuz i was just thinking that it's usually older, white people in their 50s who always talk about the weather to make small talk.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Originally posted by: m1ldslide1
I used to get stressed about it when I was an angst-ridden teenager. "Why do people all talk about the weather? I could give a shit about the weather! Everybody is so much stupider than I am" and so on. Then you grow up a little and appreciate the role that effective small talk plays, especially in a work environment.

qtf my man. Showing that you're friendly and pleasant to be around really does make a difference.

Plus, I enjoy interacting with people I don't see that often, even if it's only a few words.

 

[BigJ]

You don't. Just like you minorities have your secret languages, us white people encode our messages into weather smalltalk.

For example:

"It's dark and stormy out today isn't it" actually means "Watch out for that dark skinned minority, he may try to steal your wallet or otherwise cause trouble."

We don't talk about the weather when you're not around. We talk about polo matches, grape juice, and our portfolios. Sometimes New Balance shoes.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Mike

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone

Originally posted by: jjzelinski

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone
I've noticed how much white people talk about the weather after seeing that come up on Yes Dear. I also realized that I suck at making weather-related small talk. For example, sometimes coworkers will say to me, "It's beautiful outside isn't it?" All I can think of to say is, "Yeah, it's nice." I need more ideas about what to say. It's strange for me because I don't really think about the weather at all.

this thread should be locked. just on the basis of flamebaiting alone, and likely was started in response to the other douchebaggery of the recent thread asking if mentioning watermelon around black people makes you racist. 😕

This has to be the explanation, because otherwise the OP is retarded.

I didn't expect that. 😕

This is a legitimate, although admittedly light-hearted thread. It's not a parody, and it's not meant to be racist. You guys are just thinking too much into it.

Anyway, there have been some good suggestions so far. Thanks.

Here's another suggestion: Never ask a tall person (white, black, yellow, red, or blue), "HOW'S THE WEATHER UP THERE?!" They really don't like that.
Hope that helps.

I've never been asked that, but odly enough, I do get asked if I get asked how the weather is up here.

How tall are you?

6'4"

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: Mike

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone

Originally posted by: jjzelinski

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone
I've noticed how much white people talk about the weather after seeing that come up on Yes Dear. I also realized that I suck at making weather-related small talk. For example, sometimes coworkers will say to me, "It's beautiful outside isn't it?" All I can think of to say is, "Yeah, it's nice." I need more ideas about what to say. It's strange for me because I don't really think about the weather at all.

this thread should be locked. just on the basis of flamebaiting alone, and likely was started in response to the other douchebaggery of the recent thread asking if mentioning watermelon around black people makes you racist. 😕

This has to be the explanation, because otherwise the OP is retarded.

I didn't expect that. 😕

This is a legitimate, although admittedly light-hearted thread. It's not a parody, and it's not meant to be racist. You guys are just thinking too much into it.

Anyway, there have been some good suggestions so far. Thanks.

Here's another suggestion: Never ask a tall person (white, black, yellow, red, or blue), "HOW'S THE WEATHER UP THERE?!" They really don't like that.
Hope that helps.

I've never been asked that, but odly enough, I do get asked if I get asked how the weather is up here.

Do you get asked about being asked about people asking you how the weather is up there? Because that just happened.

😱

 

[SirStev0]

This site should help you out with all your "white people" concerns...

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/

 

[chusteczka]

People talk about the weather when they have nothing else to talk about.

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: Common Courtesy
How would you talk to black/yellow/red/purple people about the weather?

black people.

"damn my nig, 50 cent is making it rain benjamins outside!"

yellow people.

"we're lucky we have squinty eyes so rain doesn't fall in them!"

red people.

"why is it only raining here? why can't it rain everywhere!!!!?"

purple people.

"yooo, why is it raining in your living room...? wait...your wall is a waterfall!!!"

 

[Atomic Playboy]

"It's cold out today."
"Shit yeah it is. When my feet hit that cold-ass concrete floor this morning, my balls ascended so fast I grew two inches."

"It's hot today."
"Fucking a right it is. Thank God underwear is optional."

"It's really pouring today."
"Yeah, it may just be enough to get that blood off my car. Now I just gotta worry about that dent..."

"Can you believe this wind?"
"Man, fuck this wind. I was getting ready to go to work like I always do, busted out the coke in the parking lot... Fucking wind owes me $60."

"Wow, I love when it snows like this."
You will never hear this. Black people aren't expected to work when it is snowing. If you do show up, the best you'll get is "What are you doing here?" To which the proper response is "I have no idea." Then you turn and leave.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone
I've noticed how much white people talk about the weather after seeing that come up on Yes Dear. I also realized that I suck at making weather-related small talk. For example, sometimes coworkers will say to me, "It's beautiful outside isn't it?" All I can think of to say is, "Yeah, it's nice." I need more ideas about what to say. It's strange for me because I don't really think about the weather at all.

No one days. It's just an ice breaker.

 

[1sikbITCH]

Originally posted by: Mo0o

Originally posted by: 1sikbITCH
I don't initiate small talk at all. I say Hi, good to see you, and that's it. Small talk is for people who are uncomfortable with the awkward silence. I rather enjoy it.

I also will never ask you how you are doing, because frankly, I don't care and I'm not going to insult you by making you perform tricks on my command. Nobody really wants to know the answer to "How are you." Occasionally I'll get really annoyed with that question and come off with something like "Oh, I've got bleeding hemorrhoids and haven't been able to shit in a week. How about that weather?"

Wow you sound like a delight to be around. It's amazing how people rationalize their antisocial behavior. If you dont like small talk that's fine, but there's no need to be an ass to someone who's just trying to make some innocent conversation.

Yeah but it's funny to watch their faces. And it ensures that I get left alone next time.

What's wrong with saying HI and then leaving it at that?

 

[IGBT]

..the weather is the weather unless your a strange white guy like algore.

 

[sandorski]

Good Weather: "She's one sweet Ho"
Bad Weather: "That Bitch is all up in my business!"

 

[potato28]

Complain about what the weather was like a few days ago, and how shitty it was during the winter.

 

[James3shin]

wtf?! a thread on how to talk about weather? hahahaha....oh man