Conversation

Since I only talk to myself, or sometimes the trees, I hear the conversation more than I ever did when I blattered to someone else.

Most of us, not all, but most talk without thinking. We use phrases heard in other conversations. We pick up words and string them into what should be our own personal thoughts, many times without realizing it.

Sometimes we think our ideas or words are more important that someone else's, so we talk over another conversation. If that doesn't work, we speak louder. Just listen to "The View". (BTW it is very annoying and rude behavior, you know?)

"You know" is a great example. It is used through out conversations as a filler phrase. Sometimes it is a question and some times it is to emphasis an assurance that the other person understands. The phrases could be deleted from the conversation leaving more room for real information or even the art of breathing between lines, you know.

And if the other person already knows.... why say it.

"Like" is another filler word. We can't seem to describe anything unless we refer it to something similar, like "I went to the store and there were like all these people and they were buying like everything I wanted so they just stood in front of the counter and like just stood there like they owned the place. I was like so mad. "

And what is it about doorways? People will walk side-by-side for miles not saying a word, but when they get to a doorway, it sparks a conversation. It is if going through a passage marks the end of a journey and the final thoughts must be provided to each other in a frantic conversation. Many of these long winded doorway conversations take place in public buildings, blocking others who want to pass.

My favorite is the automobile conversation. Miles and miles of silence prevail in the metal mobile machine, but once arriving at the destination, a passenger gets out and a long winded conversation takes place. Did the opening of the door release some sort of hormone in us to start talking? Did we not want to disturb the driver (who is probably already talking on the cell phone) until we stopped?

Oh well, I've got to go for the morning ride and talk to those who do not speak back.

Nice talking to you.