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21-Day Blogging Marathon | Day 6: Something you struggle with


Well, I found it hard to choose amongst the many things I struggle with. Nevertheless, I decided to write about one in particular, something that has been a constant struggle throughout my life – making small talk (or unfriendly social situations in general).

If you are anything like me, you find small talk to be boring and unimaginative. You often find yourself in that excruciating and awkward phase of a conversation where you really do not know what to say. Your mind struggles, trying to find the perfect balance between not saying anything at all, versus oversharing about something that deeply interests you. While talking about the latter comes more naturally to you, however, more often than not, social situations do not permit you to get to this straightaway, and you have to circle your way around the small talk route. Which is why I love blogging, because I can avoid this route, talk about what matters to me, and structure my point in my way.

Anyway, you might want to escape these brutal social situations altogether by avoiding them as much as you can. However, I’ve learnt the hard way, that, like most other unpleasant aspects of life, you cannot avoid these situations to naught. Unless you are a hermit, living off the coast of Sardinia, you will continue to find yourself in situations, which demand having good conversation skills.

Which is why, as someone who is working in a full-time corporate job, small talk can sometimes be inevitable. However, I have managed to find my own ways of dealing with it. For example, at the workplace, if there is a conversation going on in a large group at lunch. I usually, simply observe the conversation, rather than actively participating in it. The moment a conversation becomes about something I find interesting, I try to politely voice my opinion. Sharing my experiences or stories is another easy mechanism of participating in uncomfortable social situations.

Lastly, if you often find yourself in a social circle that doesn’t accept you for who you are, I have some advice for you. Perhaps it is time to change your social circle. You might want to consider quitting your job for better colleagues, finding new friends, joining a hobby club, whatever it takes.
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