I often think about conversation. Not just ones that I have had and anticipate having, but I watch others having conversations . I watch their mannerisms and see if the people involved have a ‘stereotype.’
I can’t hear what they are saying most of the time, but the way the dynamic unfolds is interesting to me. I think I layer my experiences over their conversation and wonder if there are feelings of inadequacy, discomfort, trying to impress, etc at play. All things that I have wondered/thought/felt.
I found myself doing this recently when out with my wife and her father. I was drawn to a conversation that I was NOT in and didn’t pay intention to the more proximate conversation. I’m not sure why…I was tired and probably and felt a bit out of the loop between the two but still…strange use of my time.
Eventually I brought myself back to the table but wonder what it was that drew me away in the first place.
Leave a Reply