For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for December 29, 2011

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    hsawlrae  almost 13 years ago

    Uh…he…hello. I’m uh, uh, uh………

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    wendy adamek Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    He sure has enough conversation when his patients have a mouthful of hardware.

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    redarmrest  almost 13 years ago

    well, it helps if you say hello and introduce yourself to make your guests feel at ease. It also helps to have a little insight on your guess. For example, if someone is attending who likes to garden, ask them some questions about it. (How long have you been gardening, what do you fine easiest to grow, what’s in season?) If worse comes to worse and you’re still stuck talk about the weather.

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    NE1956  almost 13 years ago

    I don’t know them either. Are they that new couple just up the block?

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    Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    Have a glass of wine John..you’ll loosen up. Have a few more and you’ll be dancing on the table. Woo-Hoo!

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    J Short  almost 13 years ago

    It’s easy. Try this one: Boy my hemorrhoids are killing me.

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    psychlady  almost 13 years ago

    He’ll have to stuff hardware in their mouths so that he can talk to them.

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    thirdguy  almost 13 years ago

    I like to open with a joke. Try this one: A priest, a rabbi and a Klingon walked into a bar…….

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    kab2rb  almost 13 years ago

    I would not be like John not having trouble with visiting. Need to make guests feel welcome in their home. We though are having no Year Eves Party. I just want to survive my BD.

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    chefcass  almost 13 years ago

    painful. Achingly, pitifully painful. My face turns red when I start a conversation. My stomach hurts… ACK!!

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    The Life I Draw Upon  almost 13 years ago
    Ask them about something that makes their eyes light up like a hobby or kids. They will do the talking. Do the occasional nod, question, or such as soon as a gap starts. You run the chance of being bored, but you won’t have to talk. Also people who are interested in something may eventually find a connection with something you are interested in.
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    route66paul  almost 13 years ago

    Every dentist I have ever met knew how to talk, they just did not have to listen…………

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    coffeeturtle  almost 13 years ago

    Everyone wants to talk about dentistry.

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    frogsandravens  almost 13 years ago

    I don’t really understand his behavior, I must admit. Presumably these 12 people are their friends, right? And he’s met them before, and talked with them before? Why’s he freaking out over meeting people he knows and presumably likes?

    Or did Ellie invite 12 strangers to their party – which is also weird? Either way, this makes no sense.

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    serenasakitty  almost 13 years ago

    Some people can soon run out of things to say even with people they know.

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    iced tea  almost 13 years ago

    Try serving spinich dip and cocktail weenies wriapped in cresent rolls. All you have to do to start conversation is to talk about your work, hobbies, music, and a few jokes sprinkled in.

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