topic to avoid
Unless you get a truly enthusiastic response from your interlocutor—which is possible—be very wary of recounting…
1. A dream.
2. The recent changes in your child’s nap schedule.
3. The route you took to get here.
4. An excellent meal you once had at a restaurant.
5. The latest additions to your wine cellar.
6. An account your last golf game.
7. The plot of a movie, play, or movie—in particular, the funny parts.
What do these subjects have in common? The listener has nothing to add. He or she must just hear you describe your experience.
(From here)
June 11th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
other favorites:
Providing a detailed account of your fantasy football team’s heartbreaking loss over the weekend.
Oh, and a thorough review of your struggles with your latest non-life threatening illness.
June 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 pm
yeah - i mostly love all of these topics of conversation!
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:32 am
you know, it’s funny, but also usually talk about most of these too. Especially dreams. Oh well.