Trust me, there are a whole lot of ugly fair-skinned people out there! I admit that I don't like strong sun-rays, but I have no problem with tans and I HATE the WHITE = BEAUTY bullshit that is socialized here. #8: "Sure, just come on in before I get out so that I can have the pleasure of violently pushing you on my way out." Soooo efficient.Here's a thought: ketchup isn't Italian, nor is mayonnaise Japanese. #9: It would kill Thais to eat pizza without ketchup.I have dreams of writing such statements after my imaginary article offends society at large. Firstly, I think the editor's apologetic foreword is so deja vu.It was a kind of aha moment for me. And I realized the compliment I would offer in the situation was exceptionally meaningful. He was so great at it! He facilitates the way I do (or at least hope I do), directing the conversation to a topic that is authentically intriguing and thus sincerely sustainable. And it was in the middle of it when I realized that my acquaintance was the one holding the conservation together. The rhythm of talk just signals me when a topic is ending, and my instincts will then tell me that I need to think of a new and engaging topic - fast! But today, I admit I was a little tired and not feeling particularly social during lunch. Awkward silences are just too awkward for me, why I am naturally compelled to be the conversation facilitator.īecause I'm like this, I have an uncanny sense for when a pause is coming up. Nevertheless, I always feel a sort of obligation to keep the conversation running and interesting, for both parties. But maintaining a conversation with a Thai or Japanese person (my second and third languages) who I just met and who isn't particularly social takes effort. Today, I was so impressed with an acquaintance's ability to socialize.įor me, it's easy to socialize with people who speak English and who are adequately social themselves. But today I realized a compliment I don't give out much. I just can't help commenting on things I see that I like (or things I see that don't like). Even though I sometimes come off as mean and sardonic, I feel like I am one to give a lot of compliments.
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