Journal xYoni69x's Journal: Bus relationships 3
Have you ever had a forced conversation with someone? It's the one where you have to talk, but there is nothing to talk about. For instance, when a person you sort-of know runs into you on the bus, and sits next to you, so you almost have to talk to them until one of you gets off the bus.
So, I met Hally (what kind of stupid name is Hally, anyway?) on the bus sometime around last week. I was on the bus first, and she got on at some station, saw me, said "Hey!" and sat next to me. We started chatting, and about 28 seconds later, it turned into a forced chat. (I was the one trying to make conversation, and she was the one that wasn't cooperating.) Some time later I got off.
The same thing happened this week. Same chick, same circumstances. Only it was more like:
Hally: Hi. You seem tired...
Me (I wasn't tired): Err, kinda, not really, eh, whatever. I guess. (Semi-sleep until end of bus ride)
Me: Well, bye.
Hally: Nice chatting with you.
I concluded that I must face a tough decision, as I am likely to meet her many times on the bus. I have two choices. I can either socialize, and maintain a healthy bus-relationship, or I can shut her down to get more bus time.
I'm leaning towards the latter at the moment.
You don't have to talk (Score:1)
Ofcourse it may be a problem if the non-talking person is your dance partner.. like in my case.
Which bus line is that, may I ask?
Re:You don't have to talk (Score:2)
The question is, how can I make it awkward for the other person (who clearly deserves it!) without making it awkward for myself? Is it even possible? If it is, that is definitely what I'll do.
I don't dance. I will consider bringing a book to the next rides. Dan 149.
Did you get stuck in the Great Traffic Jams? Horrible. Been on the road for 3 hours, on a ride that was
Re:You don't have to talk (Score:1)
Luckily, I don't get to work by bus anymore. It's just a bike ride for me in Ramha"sh.. although it might change once we move to an office.