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balletnerd
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14 Oct 2012, 1:33 pm

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However, there is a form of small talk that sneaks into a lot of conversations, especially mutiple-way conversations, where it is common to just complain about things, be generally pessimistic about for minor reasons


I hate it too. Chiefly becuase I don't understand it. If I'm finding something problematic I usually look for some way in which to sort it out or if I can't I will ask for someone's help. I don't see the sense of complaining for the sake of it - it usually lowers other peoples' moods as well.