June 15, 2010
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At some point in the last five years, I learned to prefer listening to speaking. Not really sure how that happened.
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It’s almost as if I filled my bullshit quota during the first twenty-five years of life.
There’s a quota? I have a feeling I’m not going to want to know me in my old age.
I like that observation. Here’s why . . . .
but seriously, I think that’s pretty normal.
Then what happened to Daryl and Cindy?
I certainly heard that.
that got a bona fide guffaw, Cindy.
Should’a heard us twenty years ago.
Truth is, when I’m not excited about someting I don’t talk much. But I still get excited about lots of things, so maybe that’s not so bad. I think I’m a good listener, although I often want ideas to move faster and I get impatient.
In all seriousness, that’s not far from how I feel, Daryl.
I find that to be an admirable quality to be found in all of you.
sorry for all of the “find” and “founds”. lost my syntax meter for a few moments. the sentiment remains the same.
As a rule I like to keep my mouth shut, unfortuanately once I start talking I can go on and on – generally as I get more comfortable with someone.
At home I don’t say much.
I am alwso aware of a tendency to talk over people, I’m working on that one!
I like listening. I also give the appearance of tuning out sometimes, which actually is not the case, but it isn’t a nice thing. I’m working on it. For now, I will fall back on the “Little Man” defense.
The people I work with would be surprised to hear that I like to speak. Even at home, I’m quiet for the most part. I love to observe–to the point that I’ll often linger in the car in order to watch the activity around me . But when I’m around interesting people and ideas, I become animated.
That’s why I love the internet. When I’m not interested, I just walk on by. Nobody can say, “I see your eyes glazing over!”
Interestingly, in light of Cindy’s response, my acquaintances would be surprised to know that I prefer to be quiet, and rarely talk at home — and Phil, when I’m more comfortable with someone I speak much less.