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Where I live people don't act normal in public anymore. They b asically make internet comments at each other IRL and don't really interact, at least not in the traditional way I do. I find most people find a legit conversation is 'scary and weird'. they mostly just want ot make random commentary at you, rather than talk to you.
Yeah thats horrible. Social media has changed how people act in real life for sure. I guess if they are rude to people online, they also feel like its fine to be rude to people in real life.
This guy talks a lot about this topic and I think he is straight on point. Perhaps a bit too negative sometimes but i get it. Its a battle to not get influenced by this. https://youtube.com/@dapperdev
the other thing is people like go out in a group and just sit there on their phones together. it's wild.
I get ton of feedback now that I am 'too intense' because I interact with people and ask them questions rather than just make vague comments at them. 10 years ago most people seemed to enjoy and be flattered that I asked them questions. now direct eye contact and question asking is 'scary' to people.
I also notice a big uptick in 'experts' as in people who want to lecture me about how stupid and 'wrong' I am... often about my hobbies or job... who know absolutely nothing about my hobbies or job.
When I go out, we dont sit on our phones. But im middle aged. Me and my friends talk and make bad jokes and laugh a lot. If someone would sit on their phone, they would get made fun of. :)
It just sounds like you dont have that chemistry together, the one that makes you want to laugh just seeing the other guys.
I dont know what kind of questions you ask, but last time i was out, we talked about how crazy women have become. A lot of laughs there, believe me.