to the point

LINK: to the point

Currently listening to: Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk

I had no business listening to this song when I was younger. How was I supposed to know this song was about female sex workers in the French Quarter of New Orleans? I don’t speak French.

I also was oblivious to the drama between Christina Aguilera and P!nk.

Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?
(Ce soir)
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
{All my sistas, yeah}

Do you wish your conversations were less small talk and more “big talk”?

Prompt snagged from: NY Times

Yes, all the damn time.

I hate smol talk, especially at: work meetings, networking events, interviews, and definitely on dates.

“How’s your day going?”
“What are you doing this weekend?”
“How about that weather we’re having?”

It’s all just filler talk and I’d rather get straight to the point.

Tell me what you’re doing.
Tell me what you’re thinking.
Tell me what you’re struggling with.
Tell me how you did xyz.
Tell me where we’re going.

Give me substance.

I know, I know. Small talk is necessary sometimes to build rapport, ease tension, and test the waters before people feel safe to dive into whatever it is that needs to be said.

I’m not much of a talker, it’s that way by my parent’s design. I’d rather listen, observe, and speak when I have something meaningful to say.

Writing on the other hand…