I like people, I just don't like being around them.

[rudeguy]

I have always been a "people person". I get along with pretty much anyone that I come in contact with. But if I could have it my way, I wouldn't want to have to see people face to face. I like the internet because if I get bored with what someone is saying, I can just sign off.

Its not that I don't have awesome friends either. I love the time I do spend with them, I just have to force myself to do it.

Anyone else anti-social like myself?

 

[dbk]

I don't think that's antisocial.

 

[FDF12389]

Originally posted by: dbk
I don't think that's antisocial.

I dont either.

 

[Crono]

That's being non-social, not anti-social.
I'm slightly non-social myself. It's not that I don't like to hang out with my friends, but I like to think things by myself sometimes, to work on stuff on my own. It's not that I don't like to be around people, just not as much as other people. I also don't like to make small talk that much, I would rather just jump into a discussion. That's how I've always been, since I was practically a baby.

 

[RU482]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: Crono
That's being non-social, not anti-social.
I'm slightly non-social myself. It's not that I don't like to hang out with my friends, but I like to think things by myself sometimes, to work on stuff on my own. It's not that I don't like to be around people, just not as much as other people. I also don't like to make small talk that much, I would rather just jump into a discussion. That's how I've always been, since I was practically a baby.

Yes! I hate small talk. I always figured it was from years in retail where I had to spend the majority of my days engaging in small talk. I also hate long drawn out stories.

JUST GET TO THE POINT!!!!

 

[invidia]

What is anti-social then?

 

[zebano]

Originally posted by: invidia
What is anti-social then?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-social

Antisocial (against society) is often used in colloquial speech to mean unfriendly or not sociable (asocial), expressing antisociality. In scientific use, antisocial refers more specifically to a person who is harmful or hostile to others, or to society in general.

 

[MotF Bane]

Originally posted by: NSFW

Originally posted by: Crono
That's being non-social, not anti-social.
I'm slightly non-social myself. It's not that I don't like to hang out with my friends, but I like to think things by myself sometimes, to work on stuff on my own. It's not that I don't like to be around people, just not as much as other people. I also don't like to make small talk that much, I would rather just jump into a discussion. That's how I've always been, since I was practically a baby.

Yes! I hate small talk. I always figured it was from years in retail where I had to spend the majority of my days engaging in small talk. I also hate long drawn out stories.

JUST GET TO THE POINT!!!!

I don't even understand what small talk is. It makes no sense.

 

[meltdown75]

how bout them Oilers.

it's nice out today. can't wait until golf season eh

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: MotF Bane

Originally posted by: NSFW

Originally posted by: Crono
That's being non-social, not anti-social.
I'm slightly non-social myself. It's not that I don't like to hang out with my friends, but I like to think things by myself sometimes, to work on stuff on my own. It's not that I don't like to be around people, just not as much as other people. I also don't like to make small talk that much, I would rather just jump into a discussion. That's how I've always been, since I was practically a baby.

Yes! I hate small talk. I always figured it was from years in retail where I had to spend the majority of my days engaging in small talk. I also hate long drawn out stories.

JUST GET TO THE POINT!!!!

I don't even understand what small talk is. It makes no sense.

It's making words come out of your mouth even though you really have nothing to say. Some people do it because they think they need to fill the silence. Personally I love silence, and it makes me a bit angry to think that I have to pay attention to some fool who's tongue is hooked in the middle so it can wag at both ends out of politeness when there are other things I could be doing. Chances are the person who's talking isn't even interested in what he's saying. WTF doesn't he shut up and let people get on with their business?

 

[meltdown75]

internet people don't like small talk because they're socially inept and it makes them all squirmy and scared.

the reason you like internet people more is because you suck at IRL.

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: SlitheryDee
It's making words come out of your mouth even though you really have nothing to say. Some people do it because they think they need to fill the silence. Personally I love silence, and it makes me a bit angry to think that I have to pay attention to some fool who's tongue is hooked in the middle so it can wag at both ends out of politeness when there are other things I could be doing. Chances are the person who's talking isn't even interested in what he's saying. WTF doesn't he shut up and let people get on with their business?

Silence is golden.
"Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent." - Proverbs 17:28

 

[MotF Bane]

Originally posted by: SlitheryDee

Originally posted by: MotF Bane

Originally posted by: NSFW

Originally posted by: Crono
That's being non-social, not anti-social.
I'm slightly non-social myself. It's not that I don't like to hang out with my friends, but I like to think things by myself sometimes, to work on stuff on my own. It's not that I don't like to be around people, just not as much as other people. I also don't like to make small talk that much, I would rather just jump into a discussion. That's how I've always been, since I was practically a baby.

Yes! I hate small talk. I always figured it was from years in retail where I had to spend the majority of my days engaging in small talk. I also hate long drawn out stories.

JUST GET TO THE POINT!!!!

I don't even understand what small talk is. It makes no sense.

It's making words come out of your mouth even though you really have nothing to say. Some people do it because they think they need to fill the silence. Personally I love silence, and it makes me a bit angry to think that I have to pay attention to some fool who's tongue is hooked in the middle so it can wag at both ends out of politeness when there are other things I could be doing. Chances are the person who's talking isn't even interested in what he's saying. WTF doesn't he shut up and let people get on with their business?

So it's being able to ad lib bullshit. :thumbsup: for silence.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
how bout them Oilers.

it's nice out today. can't wait until golf season eh

Oh shit, I think I left a roast in the oven. Gotta run!

/skidaddles

 

[PowerEngineer]

Originally posted by: NSFW
But if I could have it my way, I wouldn't want to have to see people face to face. I like the internet because if I get bored with what someone is saying, I can just sign off.

I love the time I do spend with them, I just have to force myself to do it.

Maybe not anti-social, but perhaps a bit more socially "challenged" than the rest of us (non-lifers)?

As a stereotypical engineer, I am much more comfortable dealing with inanimate objects than with people. It therefore came as something of a disappointment to me when I discovered that most everything I needed to accomplish involved dealing with people at some point in the process.

The ability to build and maintain working/social relationships with people is a valuable skill that is worth your effort to develop. The superficial virtual friendships that work here in ATOT are not as well suited to your life in the "real world".

My two cents... - to -

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: NSFW

Originally posted by: Crono
That's being non-social, not anti-social.
I'm slightly non-social myself. It's not that I don't like to hang out with my friends, but I like to think things by myself sometimes, to work on stuff on my own. It's not that I don't like to be around people, just not as much as other people. I also don't like to make small talk that much, I would rather just jump into a discussion. That's how I've always been, since I was practically a baby.

Yes! I hate small talk. I always figured it was from years in retail where I had to spend the majority of my days engaging in small talk. I also hate long drawn out stories.

JUST GET TO THE POINT!!!!

Only thing worse than small talk or long, pointless stories is gossip.
No, I don't want to hear about what so-and-so said so-and-so #2 supposedly said or did.
If I did, I would ask the person myself. Mind your own business, as I'm sure you don't like other people talking about you behind your back. Say it to the person's face, or keep quiet.

 

[CrazyLazy]

If you're looking to get social send me a pm. :lips:

 

[meltdown75]

dear God this place scares me sometimes.

it's small talk guys, no need to get all analytical about it. lol

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
dear God this place scares me sometimes.

it's small talk guys, no need to get all analytical about it. lol

I just think small talk annoying. I too love silence.

 

[ggnl]

Originally posted by: NSFW

Originally posted by: meltdown75
dear God this place scares me sometimes.

it's small talk guys, no need to get all analytical about it. lol

I just think small talk annoying. I too love silence.

don't capitulate to the small talk apologists. we have the truth on our side!

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: NSFW

Originally posted by: meltdown75
dear God this place scares me sometimes.

it's small talk guys, no need to get all analytical about it. lol

I just think small talk annoying. I too love silence.

how is small talk formed

 

[Modular]

Being in sales, I would love it if I could just skip the small talk and get down to the nitty gritty with people. But that's not the way that we work as humans. No one would trust me if I walked in and started the conversation with facts/charts/etc. People need to get eased into things and small talk is part of that game.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: NSFW

Originally posted by: meltdown75
dear God this place scares me sometimes.

it's small talk guys, no need to get all analytical about it. lol

I just think small talk annoying. I too love silence.

how is small talk formed

by people who love hearing their own voice flapping their lips