stephaniepixie 🏳️‍🌈 on Nostr: Humans are just scared little animals and we have these silly rituals to let each ...

Humans are just scared little animals and we have these silly rituals to let each other know it’s safe to approach.
Small talk is like extending a hand to a feral kitten so she can sniff it. Not allowed to touch yet (maybe never).
The words don’t really matter. It’s just a little gesture to show good intent.

It took me a while to accept this but I had lots and lots of practice over the years as a barista/cashier.
People pick up on vibes more than words.

I once bumped into an ex coffee shop manager while I was walking around with my mom in Vancouver and the manager told my mom I had some of the most unique conversations with customers.

I didn’t even know that about myself.

I just liked to come up with different things to ask. I almost never talked about myself.
Most people love a good listener and they obviously felt safe to express their quirky side with me.

I’m out of practice now but I appreciate the training I had as a barista on how to be human around other humans. https://plush.city/@sharkNserg/116531444530304628