Talking to people in waiting rooms

I do say the area I live in, but since I live in a big city, its still pretty generalized. I guess I don't worry to much about people knowing stuff.

I think that small talk is the way to go but I guess I rarely practice this! I suppose we do have to remain cautious as regards what information we disclose to total strangers! Still, it's nice to have a chat from time to time and I'm sure it helps to pass time more easily! Some people find it difficult to initiate conversations with total strangers and I am definitely one of those people. When I am sitting in a waiting room I normally look at all the adverts on the walls and if there are magazines present I tend to pick one up and start browsing through the pages! Andrew

My mom can walk right up to anyone and just start talking and before a half hour is up they know all that is going on in her life,where she lives,and all kind of goodies.. Me, on the other hand, I don't like to talk to others when I am out. I am a keep to myself type of person. I mean if they say something I will respond but don't give out alot of information..like if they say nice weather where having I say yeah and that is it..I don't keep the conversation going really. I usually end up looking at magazines if any there. OR search through my purse for paper and pen to make out list of things I need to do or buy.. But that is basically face to face things I have problems with ..here on the lot.. I probably divulge more information then anywhere else in my life.

I'm a tell all type of person! I do speak to people in waiting rooms and other situations like that where we are all just sitting or waiting for something. I think I am very personable and easy to talk to. As a matter of fact a lot of times when I am checking out of a store sometimes the clerk will start telling me all sorts of stuff. I wondered if I had a sign on my forehead that said "Tell me everhthing" or something!!

Well, I really don't talk to strangers but yes, if they ask anything I reply very politely. In the places like hospitals, airports, stations, it is definitely that you are going to talk to strangers for any reason or they talk to you. When I am confused and didn't understand the way out, I will definitely talk to strangers and ask to help me even I have helped so many people to find out the exact way and I think wasting time is better than asking as they help immediately by telling you the exact way out which sometimes even the workers doesn;t help.

i don't usually talk to strangers. I usually mind my own biz. If someone asks me something or comments on what i'm currently doing or wearing, etc, that's the time i'll talk. And i mind what i say. I don't give away informations about me. If ever i said something about me, it's a lie. Lol.

I am quite reserved. But if someone does talk to me in a waiting room, I reply without too many personal details. Well, how many kids I have and general stuff I might talk about...but not too many details...about the family ailments or address or anything else. Small talk, yes...but not as many details as the man gave you...lol. I'll probably try to stay away from anyone trying to give me as many details as the man did!

I don't really bring a book when I have a doctors' appointment, no matter how long the wait will be. I sometimes find talking to strangers more entertaining than brooding over a book that I can always read at home. I guess I have a warm smile, and even if its not in waiting rooms, I get to meet people who tell me their life story. I remember my recent out of town trip and the bus ride was around five hours. I usually travel alone and the lady that shared the seat with me was a pleasure to talk with and I forgot how long the trip was while we were chatting. I have learned that she is a teacher and is going up north because her house needed some fixing to do. That her sister in California sent her two grapevines that hopefully will bear fruit by October. That she bought the house up north for her father, but her father is not living in it because he can no longer travel. While I shared what I did for a living, why I was going up north (there was a flower festival that time that I wanted to see) and why I love travelling at night going up north. The sad thing about this heartwarming encounter is that I am bad with names and faces and I can no longer recall her name and face.

Sounds like the gentleman really needed to talk to someone. You, no doubt, lessened his anxiety greatly. You played the role of an angel. How does it feel?

Only if they talk to me first. I am way too reserved for my own good.

Well,I should say I odn't like to talk with strangers so much.I seldom start conversations with strangers.And this has big difference when I am mylotting.But if someone talk to me at first I wouldn't refuse it .Anyway,I can get something unexpection results everytime I talk to strangers.

I talk to strangers when they talk to me or I just smile at them. But yeah, we always have to think before we speak and never disclose personal info to strangers.

I tend to sit by myself quietly. I'm not one of those people who start talking to strangers, or start small talk. I hate small talk, and the feeling of having to start small talk and then keep up with the conversation. I usually try to cut small talk short too when someone tries to start a conversation with me. When i wait for an appointment in a hospital, I make sure I have books with me to keep me occupied. If i don't have a book, I try to look for something to read. Thankfully, there's always a stack of magazines lying around or newspapers at the hospital I go to. So no problems there.

yes i always do so ,so that i can feel happy , and it will feel not alone . do you think so ?

Several of my family members have that bubbling fountain effect and tell much more than they should. As a defense I tend to clam up rather brilliantly. I do not give away much usually, but do get a ton of information from those around me. I always have. I have been accused of having the type of face that people want to talk to and a good ability to respond.

Strangely, I'm more reserved with known people. With strangers, especially elder ones, I am more talkative and responsive. Still I don't reveal too much neither di I have any interest in knowing so much about their world. Exchanging views is more appealing to me. That's why I am easier with old ones, they like to share their thoughts.. and experience. But if they want to tell me about their personal life, I'm still a good audience. If it's a good company too.

Maybe I have become crass and jaded, or maybe it's just the area I live in. I used to be an outgoing person who would talk to anyone about anything. Usually, people ignore me, or look at me like I have 3 heads, or comment that i talk too much. So, I just don't give a damn about people anymore. Now, I just act all superior like they do and ignore them.

I'm a fairly shy person, no I don't normally like to start conversations with strangers. I think it would make me kind of uncomfortable if I got into a situation like yours.

Well i am moved on reading this. That shows your kindness and responsibleness. Well putting ourselves in place of a worried man, and i would say you are so blessed on your service to that nervous man. I never faced such a situation, but for sure, i would render my small help to people who waits for their life. Thats a great discussion and great mankind! Hatss off!