The Death of Trek Sites

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Pfft, there's no need to worry if you start talking to yourself.
If you start answering yourself, on the other hand.....
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I talk to my self since I make a habit of speaking to the smartest person in the room.
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What, exactly is the problem with talking to yourself (or answering)? It's only a verbalization of internal dialogue. I often answer myself, in order to come at issues from different perspectives. I fail to see why such a behavior is any more "crazy" than people yelling at TV sets when they see things they don't like, or humming songs that are stuck in their heads.

Or walking around talking into those infernal Bluetooth headsets (I hate that sh*t), especially when they ask a question, and you're the only other person nearby.
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Tsukiyumi wrote:What, exactly is the problem with talking to yourself (or answering)? It's only a verbalization of internal dialogue. I often answer myself, in order to come at issues from different perspectives. I fail to see why such a behavior is any more "crazy" than people yelling at TV sets when they see things they don't like, or humming songs that are stuck in their heads.

Or walking around talking into those infernal Bluetooth headsets (I hate that sh*t), especially when they ask a question, and you're the only other person nearby.
I was just actually referencing a Douglas Adams joke. As far as the Bluetooth headsets, I have found that they are extremely valuable for two things: first, it's illegal in NJ to use your cell phone while driving without a hands-free device; and two, if there somebody at work with whom you don't wish to speak, just put on your headset and start having half a conversation anytime that person is nearby.
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Mikey wrote:
Tsukiyumi wrote:What, exactly is the problem with talking to yourself (or answering)? It's only a verbalization of internal dialogue. I often answer myself, in order to come at issues from different perspectives. I fail to see why such a behavior is any more "crazy" than people yelling at TV sets when they see things they don't like, or humming songs that are stuck in their heads.

Or walking around talking into those infernal Bluetooth headsets (I hate that sh*t), especially when they ask a question, and you're the only other person nearby.
I was just actually referencing a Douglas Adams joke. As far as the Bluetooth headsets, I have found that they are extremely valuable for two things: first, it's illegal in NJ to use your cell phone while driving without a hands-free device; and two, if there somebody at work with whom you don't wish to speak, just put on your headset and start having half a conversation anytime that person is nearby.
Those are both excellent uses of the technology. I just hate it when the person in line behind me says " Excuse me", and I turn and ask what they want, only to see them gazing into space, talking to someone on one of those things. And, so forth.
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I actually only find it useful when I'm driving; or when I'm using a computer/writing an order or contract/etc. and I need information from a contact while I'm doing it.
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Tsukiyumi wrote:
Mikey wrote:Those are both excellent uses of the technology. I just hate it when the person in line behind me says " Excuse me", and I turn and ask what they want, only to see them gazing into space, talking to someone on one of those things. And, so forth.
Friend of mine was in a public toilet once, sitting in a stall, and the guy in the stall next to him called out "Hello?"

My friend hesitated and then said "Yes?"

The guy called out "How are you doing today?"

My friend thought this was a bit awkward, but what do you do? So he called out "I'm okay..."

There was a long pause and then the voice said "I'm going to hang up now, the guy in the next stall is answering everything I say..."

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HA!!!!!!! ^_^

anyway i talk to myself. I had a lengthy argument with myself concerning whether i liked a Cabernet sauvignon.

My parents were not impressed with the amount of noise i made.
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GrahamKennedy wrote:
Tsukiyumi wrote:
Mikey wrote:Those are both excellent uses of the technology. I just hate it when the person in line behind me says " Excuse me", and I turn and ask what they want, only to see them gazing into space, talking to someone on one of those things. And, so forth.
Friend of mine was in a public toilet once, sitting in a stall, and the guy in the stall next to him called out "Hello?"

My friend hesitated and then said "Yes?"

The guy called out "How are you doing today?"

My friend thought this was a bit awkward, but what do you do? So he called out "I'm okay..."

There was a long pause and then the voice said "I'm going to hang up now, the guy in the next stall is answering everything I say..."

:)
He was calling his friend while on the toilet? That's gross. I'm not sure why, but it just is.
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Yeah, unless it's 911, there are some calls that can wait.
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Friend of mine was in a public toilet once, sitting in a stall, and the guy in the stall next to him called out "Hello?"

My friend hesitated and then said "Yes?"

The guy called out "How are you doing today?"

My friend thought this was a bit awkward, but what do you do? So he called out "I'm okay..."

There was a long pause and then the voice said "I'm going to hang up now, the guy in the next stall is answering everything I say..."
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