thefullnelson

I've decided that my lack of finesse in the art of conversation is what may be my biggest hurdle when it comes to, well, just about everything.

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I'm willing to bet even some of my good friends could attest to that. I'm sure there's countless times where I've been out with them, and they were left wishing I would just say something intelligent, something to provoke a debate or initiate a lengthy dialogue between us. And if I can't even do that with friends, then any chances of meeting one of them "women-folk" and charming her pants off (Take that figuratively or literally, it's a little of both) aren't too high. I honestly think it's just been luck that's provided me with the chances I've had so far. Or desperation on their part

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Is the art of conversation a natural ability, or is it something that can be learned? Was moving to the Boston area a bad idea, as everyone out here seems to be more cultured, intelligent, and/or interesting than I am? Inquiring minds want to know...