Unexpected = Memorable
Reflex Conversation
We all have our rituals that we use every day.
"Good Morning". Reply, "Good Morning".
"How are you today?". Reply, "Fine, thank you."
"Sorry about that...". Reply, "No problem."
These statements, and others like them, are likely said millions of times each hour across the world (and in different languages).
It's much like talking to a wall. Different day ... same conversation and "wall".
It's expected. We make the same statement and receive a predictable answer. Or, we provide a predictable answer to the rote statement from someone else.
It's like we are just talking to fill the air time. Do we really care what the other person thinks or says? I suspect that nearly all of the time ... we don't care. It's no different than talking to a brick wall.
So we have two choices to stop this repetitive and inane insanity. Stop issuing these worthless statements, or answer them in a way to break the cycle.
Either way is not that hard.
Instead of "How are you today?", replace it with "How are you today, REALLY?".
See what a different response you get.
Instead of answering "Fine, thank you", switch it up..."I am splendid today, thanks".
See what that does to the conversation.
Think about everything you say. Make your words more than sound that fills an uncomfortable auditory void.
Make it a real conversation that engages with others. Show you have a brain. Show that you care. Show that you are thinking.
Try it. See what happens.
And if you like it ... make it a habit.
When you ask or reply in an unexpected manner ... it will be truly memorable.
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