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The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Small Talk Discomfort
Discomfort in cocktail parties arises from the perceived lack of genuine listening during small talk exchanges, where questions like 'What do you do?' and 'Where are you from?' often lead to programmed responses and feigned interest. The artificial nature of these interactions can make individuals feel out of place and uncomfortable, as it seems like everyone is just going through the motions of socializing without truly engaging or listening attentively.
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