On 1/6/2017 9:21 PM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 07 Jan 2017 12:38:40 +1100, Bruce >
> wrote:
>
>> Are you saying that the content of stranger chit chat is
>> geographically determined?
>
> Often. Sometimes it's culturally based, but it's definitely more
> common outside large urban areas. I was brought up in the country and
> have no problem striking up a conversation with the person behind me
> in line. I'm always surprised (but not offended) when someone strikes
> up a conversation with me, because it's behavior that's out of the
> social norm for this particular area.
>
>
sf, I don't think you realize how snobbish that sounds. It's outside
the "social norm for this particular area"? To do what? Strike up
conversation with someone? What the heck is the social norm in your
area? Everyone in line should remain silent?

Jill