After an orchestra concert I joined some fellow musicians at the local Irish pub and had my first half-yard. I then had another half-yard. A full yard ended up being plenty for me since I was driving, but others ended up going...well the whole nine yards. It was definitely a fun time and I recommend half-yards to everyone. It adds some nice aesthetics to an already flawless activity.
Do you ever notice where people look when in an elevator? If you find yourself in an elevator with strangers take a second to see where everyone is looking. They either look up at the changing numbers or down at the floor. Why doesn't anyone look straight ahead?
Whenever we are in situations like that, somewhat vulnerable social ones, we feel like we have to do something. It's hard to just sit/stand still and be comfortable in our own skin. This is, of course, applicable to plenty of other situations.
Do we really need to look up to watch the numbers go by when going from floor 1 to floor 3? Should we feel the need to look down as to avoid any further contact with these people and perpetuate our self-consciousness? What do we do when we are the only person in the elevator? I find that I just keep looking forward and think about whatever I'm thinking about, so lately while in the elevator I've made a point to do just that. Next time you're in the elevator make an effort to not be influenced by the fact that other people are around you.
I saw a black student wearing a tshirt the other day that said "Obama is my homie." Is this the best way to support Obama? You're not allowed to play the race card...unless he's your homie?
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i agree that elevator behavior is fascinating, especially in places like college towns where insecurities run rampant. it's really a fascinating social situation and am glad you brought it up!
The thing that I always enjoy is trying to decide whether or not to commit to a conversation with someone in the elevator. You don't know if either of you will care what the other person says or if you will ever see each other again. Also it is difficult to convey something fascinating with that kind of time constraint.
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