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However, when we actually carried out the experiment, those randomly assigned to talk had the most pleasant commute.
You can't talk to random women. They will claim harassment and metoo.
But about two thirds of the time not talking more than extremely brief pleasantries or no talking at all. The last one is my default for traveling on planes.
What's the big deal if you blow 3 hours on a flight talking to a complete fucking idiot? What's the harm?
Just don't fly anymore and live in your bubble.WookieMan says
Closed off from the outside.
Striking up interesting conversations and learning about interesting people, but balanced and good - becasue the people are not socially awkward. I have met some very interesting people this way.
But about two thirds of the time not talking more than extremely brief pleasantries or no talking at all. The last one is my default for traveling on planes. It's probably a form of "do on to others."
What's the big deal if you blow 3 hours on a flight talking to a complete fucking idiot? What's the harm?
"One enhances everything in solitude except ones character. "
I agree with Marcus. Never talk to people on flights, especially long ones.
OK, I'm going to make more of an effort to chat with my fellow commuters.