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[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What you need to know is that most people like the sound of their own voice. All you need to do is ask them something about themself and leave the talking to them. Occasionally, repeat a phrase or keyword to keep them talking. This is also a good way to steal intel from rival companies.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

This isn't an autism thing; this is a social anxiety/asocial thing.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

I'm panicking about what emotion I should present in response

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

looks at wrist without watch
Oh, would you look at the time! I need to, uhh, water my dog!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I fucking hate it when co-workers drag me into conversations. Just leave me alone, I don't wanna hear about your garden or how you almost failed college 💀

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Uh huh.

No way!

Get out of here!

See I told you that bitch was crazy!