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| Open Poetry #43 |
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The Art of Conversation |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
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 |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
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......... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
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....  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I went to a party Saturday where I made these observations. I think I can stand rambling much better than a blank stare. Ida |
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Pantheress Member
since 2008-11-02
Posts 215Queensland, Australia |
I love this,smiles.. Thank you.. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
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 |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Ida, the teacher in me endorse this a lot. yann |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
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 |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wish someone would have taught George Bush...James |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Marchmadness - I agree, conversation to keep open lines of communication is a most powerful tool... BC |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"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 |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
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" |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I agree, Late. Ida Thank you all for your interest and comments. Ida |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
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. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
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 |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
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" |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
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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