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Marchmadness
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0 posted 2008-11-26 05:24 AM



The art of conversation
should be taught in school
for it could be a most valuable tool
in the course of everyday life.

There are those people
who have nothing to say
but insist on saying it anyway.
They never seem to notice
that you haven't said a word
and not a single thing was heard.

And what about that ball of wax
who lets you carry the ball
all the way to the finish line
as your one-sided conversation
rapidly declines.
Touchdown!

Yes, I think there should
definately be a rule
that the art of conversation
should be taught in school.

                     Ida Werrett

© Copyright 2008 Ida Werrett - All Rights Reserved
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29
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1 posted 2008-11-26 05:35 AM


yes, I hear you Ida... this is a very fine poem!  love and hugs RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

serenity blaze
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2 posted 2008-11-26 05:42 AM


Believe it or not, I once tried to teach this art on IM. (instant message)

After interminable sad results, I told my "friend"--

"It is like this--I say something, and hopefully, you find something in what I said that will prompt a thought. YOU type that thought back to me, and I'll try to add something more, and then we can have a CONVERSATION."

It didn't work out.  

Some people never get the hang of it.

Some folks just ramble on and on and I was wondering, btw..grin. <--I tease....but I COULD ramble, for like, everrrrrrrrrrrr....


Marchmadness
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3 posted 2008-11-26 05:48 AM


I went to a party Saturday where I made these observations. I think I can stand rambling much better than a blank stare.
                            Ida

Pantheress
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4 posted 2008-11-26 05:53 AM


I love this,smiles.. Thank you..
Robert E. Jordan
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5 posted 2008-11-26 09:31 AM


Yo dear Ida,

I'm afraid I'm not much of a conversationalist.  My attention span is too short.  Whenever someone attempts to engage me in conversation, my eyes lose focus, and tend to drift around in my eye socket.

That's very frightening, and tends to end the conversation.

Bobby

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6 posted 2008-11-26 09:32 AM


Maybe for some it is like paint-by-number - but this is fill-in-the-blank or story problems.  Sometimes, I like to throw in something totally insane, just to ensure that the person is not comatose.

A

2islander2
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7 posted 2008-11-26 04:51 PM


Hi Ida, the teacher in me endorse this a lot.

yann

Margherita
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8 posted 2008-11-26 06:16 PM


Very well said, dear Ida. For parties there is the art of small talk, but that too has to be learned. There are rules like no politics, no illnesses; the first because it might cause hot heads to fight, the second because a party is meant to be uplifting, light, joyful.

Good conversation where people stimulate each other's interest is deeply gratifying. A precious gift and talent.

Love,
Margherita

JamesMichael
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9 posted 2008-11-26 07:18 PM


Wish someone would have taught George Bush...James
Bill Charles
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10 posted 2008-11-26 08:10 PM


Marchmadness - I agree, conversation to keep open lines of communication is a most powerful tool...

BC

steavenr
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11 posted 2008-11-26 09:33 PM


"There are those people
who have nothing to say
but insist on saying it anyway." smile

"Yes, I think there should
definitely be a rule
that the art of conversation
should be taught in school." double smile

latearrival
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12 posted 2008-11-26 10:19 PM


AND even worse, I feel, are those who yes you to death. No thoughts of their own.I am fully able to listen to another point of view and would enjoy listening to them. But either they are afraid to give a fresh idea or do not have a thought in their head.Good  thoughts Ida. "late"
Marchmadness
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13 posted 2008-11-27 03:28 AM


I agree, Late.
             Ida

Thank you all for your interest and comments.
                           Ida

Mark Bohannan
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14 posted 2008-11-28 02:05 PM


Will txt u reply.  LOL

Seriously,  I do know exactly what you are voicing here.  It seems that we have taken the old yellow pages slogan ..."Let your fingers do the walking".. and actually put
it on overtime.  I can only imagine the world in the future.  We may no longer have vocal chords.  Enjoyed the read but more importantly, enjoyed the subject.


Earth Angel
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15 posted 2008-11-28 02:25 PM


It would appear that meaningful conversation is a dying art. I have found that people don't seem to listen to what I personally have to say, as much as they once did.

Hmm, perhaps it's not the changing times but that what I have to say is no longer interesting. Sheesh! lol

Seriously speaking, I enjoy participating in a lively conversation where there is an exchange of ideas, thoughts, feelings, hopes 'n dreams, information, experiences etc. and all parties are engaged, listening, sharing, and participating ~ preferably one at a time! lol

Now you, dear kindred spirit, are one I would most definitely would enjoy conversing with!!!

Love to you, my sweet Ida "Belle",
Linda

latearrival
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16 posted 2008-11-28 06:50 PM


I stayed a week with an old friend while in Ct.this summer. She never was a conversationalist. So I usually did all the talking.I was carrying on as usual,talking about books,the trip, her kids ect ect. When fianlly she got up and said,"Jo, your stories are very interesting, but you are putting me to sleep". I had to laugh and tell her I knew exactly what she meant as that was why we both were talk radio listeners from way back. The dronning of the same voice does indeed help put one to sleep. Had to share this. love,"late"
LindsayP
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Posts 3410
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17 posted 2008-11-28 10:41 PM



Yes, I think there should
definately be a rule
that the art of conversation
should be taught in school.

Ida my dear you have hit the nail on the head, since commputers have come into their
own, both at school and at home the kids sit there glued in front of it without saying a word for great periods of time. Is it any wonder a lot of the young people of today cannot converse with adults. They don't realise the joy that they miss out on when they can't hold an interesting conversation. You told it well. Love

Lindsay

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