I Love Meaningful Conversations

I find small talk great for starting off a conversation, but it can descend into cliche and polite avoidance of substance if it continues too long. The issue is what constitutes something meaningful to one person may be hollow noise to another. What might be a pretty meaningless exchange for me could be a really comforting conversation to someone who rarely receives acknowledgement of their existence. Some old people never see anyone from day to day so a chat about the weather or a TV programme might be for them an affirmation that they matter and that someone is prepared to listen awhile will be of immense emotional encouragement to them.

Perhaps when I become bored with a conversation I need to think about what the other person might be needing from it. On the other hand if you are having a chat with me and see my eyes glaze over as you again speculate on who's going to do what in a reality TV show, you will know I don't need that. 😉