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When, in an unfamiliar social situation, people use false or mundane things in common as a thesis for why you should be friends.
This is especially annoying when it leads to the comparison of two interests that aren't alike at all: "Oh, wow, you're a poet? I really love nursery rhymes and Dr. Seuss! What a coincidence!" or "You're creative, right? I'm totally going to subscribe you to my daily newsletter about these autistic children who are learning to finger paint. I think you would find it really meaningful."
— Diana from Brooklyn | Conversation | 2.22.2009 | Comments (4)
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It's called hijacking your interest and morphing it to fit the sliver of a hobby they think should be loved by all. I greatly dislike when people do that.
— Seika
NOTHING is a better conversation killer. I got this a couple weeks ago: "This is John, he plays music too, so ... go ahead and bond!" I shook his hand, groaned and walked away as politely as I could.
— Biffy posted 2/22/2009
Do you find that these situations make it less likely you'll like the person, even if there are other completely legitimate reasons to do so? I feel bad, but can't help it. Also, "bond" as a verb makes me want to projectile vomit on the user.
— Diana posted 2/23/2009
When this happens to me, I usually just excuse myself by pretending I'm going to get another drink.
— Rob posted 2/23/2009
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