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What is one small, positive interaction you've had with a stranger? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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The other day, I was on a crowded bus for an intercity commute, and was sat beside someone who was reading. So I got my book out and started reading as well. At the end of the trip I asked her what she was reading and what it was about, and added the associated series to my reading list. I also told her about my book. We parted ways and it made my day a little brighter. Does anyone have any similar stories of brief good encounters with other people?

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[–] [S] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

I'm sure you get a lot of speaking and inflection practice from your work, maybe think of it as a skill you've gained instead of natural talent!

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago*

    This is a recent job I’ve only had a year. I did theatre stuff in college and speech and debate back in high school though. I’ve taught old people How to use Linux as a side gig for years too (they hate windows and apple is too expensive so I had to teach them alternatives)

    I just kind of accumulated those skills over the years to clearly explain difficult things to people.

    I will say the speech and debate thing was the most beneficial. I was objectively the worst on my team, never placed in a round once. But it does help you reframe your confidence in useful ways when you need to. Public speaking is a cakewalk for me now.

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