On 25 Jan 2005 14:59:06 -0800, "Fifo" > wrote:

>Actually my conversation skills are zero and null and account for a
>complete lack of any friends (which is why I am here). The last time
>anyone thought I was funny was when I fell off the chair during a job
>interview and banged my head on a radiator frame. Unfortunately that
>would make for a very short piece if I try to present it at a comedy
>club.

I'm worthless in person too! It's a small world.

I think that there are a lot of us introverted types on Usenet and the IRC.
Here, it's safe to be the person you really are without exhausting yourself
emotionally. Interaction with humans tires me out very quickly.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_