Am I Boring or Are You?

I talk a lot.

I probably talk too much.

People can definitely vouch for that....

One thing I have noticed after being away for a substantial period of time is that there are a lot of people around who I barely know, which should be an enticing challenge to alleviate the same conversation patterns here.

But maybe I am boring. I am one who gets uncomfortable with mundane level of conversation. I like people who talk about things they are passionate about, whether it is butterfly pressing, mute-sheep impersonating or bare-back horse riding (note: although I have been known to do a good mute-sheep impersonation, this is not one of my hobbies or passions).

So, the trick is how do you get to that level of conversation with people? Meeting new people is the hardest thing I have ever had to do - I feel everyone starts with the same story to a point, and then if you meet their criteria, you can hit the next level of conversation.

The truth is that when the criteria Version 2 was released, I clearly wasn't on the distribution list. I have spent some time trying to get my hands on the new Version, but all I can come up with so far is:

1 – If you want to talk to me, then ask me a question
2 – I might be nice to you, but that doesn’t mean I want to know you
3 – If I do ask you a question, that does not mean I like you

For those who are making conversation with people of the opposite sex, the additional rules apply:

1 – If you are talking to me, you must be interested in me
2 – If you aren’t interested in me, then piss off, I already have enough friends

Finally, for those who are speaking to someone who either has a “relevant other” or is actively seeking one:

1 – “Hey, pay attention, I am over here”, go and chase later or don’t bother talking to me
2 – I am happy to talk to you, but my partner isn’t, so please accept this apology for him/her having visuals of causing you grievous bodily harm until the urge becomes too strong and I will promptly end our brief exchange

I am still trying the old method of communicating and not getting past the initial phases. Now I finally know how the "Scissor-style" high-jumpers felt when the "Frosbee flop" was born.

Looks like I just can't get the height anymore.