The Weather

[Nathan Soares]

As a postal carrier I understand that there is not much to talk to us about, but please for the love of Gawd NOT the weather. What is the need for small talk? I personally don't have any, and I don't really want to discuss this with you people. Honestly, I don't need an update on the weather. ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE BEEN IN IT ALL DAY!!! DO YOU NOT SEE ME IN THE SUN, RAIN, SNOW, WIND, WHATEVER? To add insult to my injury, a gentleman started discussing this with me the other day. No problem I engage in the conversation. It dies after a brief few seconds. I continue with my delivery. Nothing is spoken between us for 30 seconds he then says, REALLY great weather. AS if I didn't hear or acknowledge what he said the first time. Frustrated I continue on, this is when I notice he is wearing a sleeveless, button down, denim shirt. My mind was blown to say the least. Apparel aside, please people find other things to small talk about. That is what spitballing is all about. ;D

[Tara]

I admit, I ask my dad how the weather is too but only if I know it's been bad like with Earl coming in. There are a couple of people that seem to ask me the same 'weather' question at the gym. A simple "Hi, how are you" would be fine. I have calories to burn.

[Jeremy]

I agree. I have a lady at work that sits behind me who feels the need to ask me what the weather is doing outside as she is looking out the window. I have to suppress the urge to say, "I don't know, use your damn eyes. There is a window right there." Small talk is annoying. If I really cared or wanted to talk to you, I would come up with something more interesting to talk about than the weather outside.

[jfitz]

OK, the most awkward small talk venue; the elevator! Is it socially acceptable not to engage? I'm one of those people that is not uncomfortable with silence. This is why people have small talk; because they can't stand the silence! I think it comes down to insecurities. In the proverbial elevator, that guy who needs to talk is wondering what I might think of him. So he starts a-chatin' to come across as "OK" But guess what Pal? I didn't even give it a nano-second of thought! Ya know why? Because you don't matter to me! Harsh? Maybe. But there it is, 'k?

[pamcakes10]

I have to agree with everyone...I too feel fine with a simple "hi" or even just a smile. No need to discuss anything if we have nothing to say. However, as a stay-at-home mom that NEVER gets adult contact...if someone wants to start a real conversation with me, I'm all for it =) Yeah, and I never talk to my mailman (who does that?!?) lmao

[jfitz]

Hey Pamcakes, if you are a stay at home mom, could you please give your mail carrier a bottle of water when it's hot. That would be awesome. No small talk is required.

[pamcakes10]

Jfitz: I wish I saw this message when it was still hot because how cool would I be if I did that?!? However, my mail box is waaaayyyy at the end of my driveway and I never hear him out there! I will have to try something else clever to do for the fall or winter!!

[patience77]

Unfortunately small talk is a requirement of my job. It is called building repoire and if I don't do it then I can get penalized. I personally find it annoying when someone tries to fill in the silence but....

[jones]

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