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Re:Introducing Graph Search by Angostura on Tuesday January 15, 2013 @05:01PM (#5063336)
> At first it seems like you're a crazy person talking at others. But after a minute (though it'll feel like a little longer) most people will happily talk to you.

Yes - but if you watch very carefully you'll notice their eyes darting nervously about, trying to find the nearest exit, and a small frown appear as they attempt to calculate the whether staying in the line is worth it, and the likelihood of you attempting to sell them something or attempt violence if you make your excuses.

In other words - if some random guy starts talking to you in a line, you will tend to make small-talk in return. Whether you like it or not.

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Re:Introducing Graph Search by StavrosK on Tuesday January 15, 2013 @06:17PM (#5063808)
That is not my experience at all. Sure, some people will feel uncomfortable, but it shows right away, and I stop. Some people are more open and return the joke, keep the conversation going, etc

That's always nice, for everyone involved (or so I like to think).

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Re:Introducing Graph Search by merlincorey on Tuesday January 15, 2013 @05:58PM (#5063688)
Sounds like you are unpleasant for other reasons. Typically, though certainly not always, when I engage random strangers in small talk I see smiles if I engage them confidently with something a little more interesting than "how's the weather". YMMV, etc
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Re:Introducing Graph Search by encoderer on Tuesday January 15, 2013 @06:13PM (#5063776)
You just sound bitter.

.... Wait for it :)

Edit: I'll take your downvotes, but know that there's a joke there you're just not getting.

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