r/CasualConversation

Sometimes when I look at my pet, I get this strange feeling that it’s only cute on the outside, but in reality, it’s a living being with a mind of its own, an individual life with its own consciousness. Its appearance just happens to fit human standards of cuteness.
And once I start thinking about it that way, I suddenly feel this strange separation between its physical appearance and the consciousness that exists within it. It’s a really surreal feeling.
To be honest, when I see a poorly trained dog, I sometimes feel like it’s just a wild animal wearing a cute disguise. What I’m describing is basically that same feeling, but taken to its logical extreme.

Can anyone relate to this?

Had a hospital appointment today My ticket number was 766. When 764 popped up and no one was there, I stepped up to the window.

A woman in her late 40s walked up asking where Window 7 was. I pointed to the window I was standing at. She barely listened, glanced at windows 8 and 9, came back, and said loudly while looking right at me: "This generation can't even read."

I asked who she was talking to, and she instantly said, "You!"

Instead of spiraling or letting her drag me down, I stayed calm, told her clearly I wasn't going to spend time responding to her, and walked away. As I left, she shouted, "Go visit a doctor!"

Normally, growing up in an abusive environment where speaking up meant danger, an encounter like this would have made me shrink or ruined my whole day. But I took a few seconds to process, kept my dignity, and refused to absorb her bad energy.

Right after, I went outside to buy a snack and saw a young girl crying with her mother. I bought a pack of tissues, handed them to her, and said, "I saw you crying, so I bought you this. Keep it." She laughed through her tears, thanked me, and I walked away feeling a deep, unbelievable inner peace.

If life throws stones, throw roses back. It was the first time in my life I felt 100% sure of my own voice. Just wanted to share a small win.

I hope this is a good place to post this question? Maybe a weird question about casual conversation?

(We are both young women if this matters)

Someone expressed an opinion to me in a friendly way, which she was very clearly looking to me hoping that I agreed with. When making the statement (not a question), she tapped her nose and looked at me, kind of like she was waiting for me to do something?

I’ve never seen this motion outside of maybe a game?
I don’t know what it meant.
Also I don’t know if I implied agreement or disagreement by just moving on. We had very limited time to chat, and I wanted to get back to work.

Fwiw I do privately agree with the opinion she was sharing, but did not know what I was supposed to respond to the motion with. Did not responding with some motion imply disagreement?

Is this an American gesture?
What are you supposed to do in response/what is meant by that? THANKS

Tell me something you love about. Something exciting happening in that world. How did you get into it?

Personally, I love playing guitar and music as a whole .

I ran into a fraternity bro I haven’t seen in about 5 years. He’s younger than me by about 3 or 4 years. He was with his wife and child and a cart full of groceries. I on the other hand, alone, 37 (but not single) had arms full with two twelve packs of beer.
Today, since then I’ve been questioning my success, decisions and priorities.
How do you deal with comparing yourself to others you’ve known for a long time and feel like you should be on the same timeline?

laying in bed wide awake the other night, i kept hearing this soft low hum under everything. at first i figured it was just the building settling or something outside, but the longer i listened the more it seemed to fill the whole room. once i tuned in it was impossible to ignore. i tried putting on a fan, but that just layered another sound on top. eventually i gave up and just let it sit there. weird how something that used to pass for quiet can feel so present once you actually pay attention to it.

I’m a guy hoping to make more platonic women friends, and I always like hearing what people are into. Lately I’ve been enjoying walks, gaming, and finding new things to do in my downtime.

What’s been keeping you entertained lately? If we have something in common and the conversation clicks, I’d be happy to continue chatting in DMs.

I genuinely enjoy spending time alone. I can spend an entire day in my apartment watching movies, making food, listening to music and just doing my own thing without getting bored. But then sometimes, usually at night, I get this weird feeling that I'm wasting my twenties. I see people going out, meeting new people, travelling and having all these experiences, and I start wondering if I'm missing out on something important. The funny thing is that when I actually get invited somewhere, half the time I just want to stay home 😭 Does anyone else feel like this? How do you find a balance between enjoying your own company and not isolating yourself too much?

Incase no one has asked you recently or just havent felt comfortable enough to give a real answer. How are you really feeling today/recently? It can be as small or as big maybe youll find more people feeling the same way. (Be respectful and mindful of eachother) im feeling overwhelmed and stressed but positive i have a good feeling about my direction in life for the next few months.

I literally don't sleep until I'm ready to pass out at like 12 am or 1 am

I'm always hesitant to use music to help fall asleep because I NEED to be able to hear everything like someone breaking in or my kid crying.

I'm gonna be on my third serving of caffeine here today if I don't get some help.

Not just helping out with directions or carry something heavy down/up the stairs. Really something that a stranger went to greater lenght to help and support you.

For me, I grew up in montreal and winter storms can fully burry your carunder the snow. Anyone who has lived those knows how tedious it is to chovel and get your car out. It was at least -25C outside and i got helped out from a guy passing in his car who saw me struggle with my car. He parked nearby, brought a large shovel and some woodplanks to help the car get some grip and not to ski on the snow.

Took at least 20min to get it out.

I was randomly scrolling through Instagram and I saw a lot of cooking rules about burgers so yesterday I went to Walmart got ground beef 80/20 cuz they were out of the lean one hamburger buns and American cheese slices. I really wasn't thinking too much of it from the reels they mostly took the ground beef made them in the round balls and smashed them I just kind of did that in a stainless steel pan. Seasoned both sides while cooking with salt and pepper put a slice of cheese on it toasted the buns and it was legit one of the best I ever ate I can't believe it was that simple. I thought when I smashed the Patty was just going to turn into ground beef and I was going to eat a sloppy joe but it was super easy. It was super juicy and flavorful and the crust was impeccable. I'm not the best at cooking but if you have a lot of cooking experiences it really that easy to make a burger?

Where they address most of the comments and answer them and be in them a lot.

Or?

Would you rather have the comments left to those commenting and the poster stay out?

Or?

You don't care either way.

So its late, I've been fine all day, then out of nowhere my brain decides it needs something specific. Not just any snack, but like a certain flavor combo that feels almost impossible to recreate at home. I end up staring into the fridge like it betrayed me. Sometimes I cave and order it, sometimes I try to hack something together and it never hits the same. Its not even about being hungry, its more like my brain is fixated on one texture and taste. Then after I get it I feel normal again until the next random craving pops up. Does anyone else experience this exact thing or is it just me being dramatic about food.

Bills, work, responsibilities, and somehow still being broke. 😂 Is this what everyone meant when they said, “Enjoy your childhood”?

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I’ve never been the type of person who’s had a calling in life. I’ve kind of just followed what I’m good at. I’m not very passionate in my bachelors degree. I just got it because I was good at it and I could understand the material. I guess what I’m asking is if you know your calling and how it feels like to persue your purpose in life.

It’s done. I’m still processing it, doing an altruistic thing in a very non-altruistic line of work. I was approached by a client who needed my services but couldn’t entirely afford them. Her circumstances were compelling enough that I accepted the contract. She wanted to finance the job but I don’t offer my services on credit, so this is what we decided on. I’m in a very difficult profession and the money has somewhat lost its incentive. I am very happy to have done this. It feels so good inside. I’ve never felt anything like it.

Maybe it's just me, but I do sometimes feel like if you're exposed to enough of a person you sort of start to like them... of course if they have what you appreciate or like adore I think? It is a little hard to explain, I wish it was harder to like someone sometimes.

As Halloween approaches I’ve been trying to look for different things to do because I want to go out for a change, but I don’t have anywhere to go or plan with so I was wondering if anyone has ideas!

Would anyone be down to watch Lisa Frankenstein ? We would watch individually and just press play at the same time! Leave a comment and let me know [: