what kind of social interaction did you get today?

Mar 31, 2020 at 08:46 AM

I figured with this thing going on, I'd post this thread for those of us that are missing interaction to post if they got any chance today to interact with anyone

I am being phoned this evening by a friend who wants me to speak to her daughter so I get to know her
(she wanted us to meet face to face, but next best thing)

divine1966 · Mar 31, 2020 at 09:45 AM

I am posting stuff online for online learning for my students, it’s kind of one way interaction unless some contact me back. None did this morning, probably sleeping lol

I texted back and forth with a coworker. We are freaking out awaiting governor announcing that we don’t go back to work this year at all

Texted with my husband, he is at work. He was passing on message from his coworkers. They can finally wear masks that my coworker’s mom made and donated to his hospital.

Other than that no contact with people. Not turning on tv because it’s down hill from there. It’s dead quiet right now.

divine1966 · Mar 31, 2020 at 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

I figured with this thing going on, I'd post this thread for those of us that are missing interaction to post if they got any chance today to interact with anyone

I am being phoned this evening by a friend who wants me to speak to her daughter so I get to know her
(she wanted us to meet face to face, but next best thing)

That’s exciting! Hope you have a great talk

bpcyclist · Mar 31, 2020 at 04:31 PM

Just PC here...

divine1966 · Mar 31, 2020 at 04:43 PM

I just talked to a friend on the phone and before that with to daughter with my future son in law, phone again

I now have to talk to one of my students and her mother.

I haven’t seen a single person today. None. Postal worker from afar

It’s bizarre. I’ll forget how people look

Apr 01, 2020 at 04:11 AM

uggg I never got the call.

sat by my phone for over half an hour waiting

and I was so looking forward to talking to this girl

oh well I guess. probably just forgot

divine1966 · Apr 01, 2020 at 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raging vortex

uggg I never got the call.

sat by my phone for over half an hour waiting

and I was so looking forward to talking to this girl

oh well I guess. probably just forgot

Ask her number and call yourself?

Apr 02, 2020 at 07:07 AM

I got a hug

suppose that's something

divine1966 · Apr 02, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raging vortex

I got a hug

suppose that's something

Virtual hug? Be careful!

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by divine1966

Virtual hug? Be careful!

a real one. rare but beautiful thing..

it was nice

Skeezyks · Apr 02, 2020 at 02:32 PM

None except for that which I get day-to-day with my spouse. But that's normal for me. I just keep to myself.

Discombobulated · Apr 03, 2020 at 05:01 PM

I spoke on the phone a few times with my parents who are self isolating, I dropped groceries to them but we could not talk other than briefly. My dad blew me a kiss.

I am lucky that I live with my family although we respect social distance as they are higher risk groups and we need to be careful. I miss my hugs!

I messaged a few friends today too.

downandlonely · Apr 03, 2020 at 05:02 PM

Just emails to coworkers so far, but doing a virtual hangout in a bit.

divine1966 · Apr 03, 2020 at 05:14 PM

My husband is off today so we got each other. I talked to a friend on the phone too

WovenGalaxy · Apr 03, 2020 at 08:22 PM

Talked on the phone with my Mom and my friend. I also had a convo with my neighbor, respectfully distanced.

Nammu · Apr 03, 2020 at 10:22 PM

I talked to my mum and my cat. He doesn't say much and he's so-so about listening but he allows hugs.

zapatoes · Apr 04, 2020 at 12:48 AM

On the phone and on email, both for work and text messages to neighbor and my mom. Got outside to walk my dog on breaks, and did yard work.

zapatoes · Apr 04, 2020 at 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by downandlonely

Just emails to coworkers so far, but doing a virtual hangout in a bit.

How are virtual hangouts and to me they sound boring and a drag if they are more than one or two other persons. Since I’m introverted and shy also in real life in large groups, a virtual hangout with a large group does not appeal to me.

Discombobulated · Apr 04, 2020 at 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by zapatoes

How are virtual hangouts and to me they sound boring and a drag if they are more than one or two other persons. Since I’m introverted and shy also in real life in large groups, a virtual hangout with a large group does not appeal to me.

They are a little strange in my experience, especially for larger groups. There is a slight lag (very small) and it's hard to know when to speak. Also it's one at a time which in my experience means more confident talkative people can dominate. If you are a little shy that can be an issue.

That said it is wonderful to see and hear people we won't otherwise see for a long time.

zapatoes · Apr 04, 2020 at 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

They are a little strange in my experience, especially for larger groups. There is a slight lag (very small) and it's hard to know when to speak. Also it's one at a time which in my experience means more confident talkative people can dominate. If you are a little shy that can be an issue.

That said it is wonderful to see and hear people we won't otherwise see for a long time.

Thanks and maybe I will try face time or Skype with one friend from college who haven’t spoke to in several years. Then maybe talk to 2 persons and if goes well, maybe more than 2 persons.

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Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Mar 31, 2020 at 08:46 AM #1 I figured with this thing going on, I'd post this thread for those of us that are missing interaction to post if they got any chance today to interact with anyone I am being phoned this evening by a friend who wants me to speak to her daughter so I get to know her (she wanted us to meet face to face, but next best thing)
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bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Mar 31, 2020 at 04:31 PM #4 Just PC here... __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield
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divine1966 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Dec 2014 Location: US Posts: 22,375 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,277 hugs given	Mar 31, 2020 at 04:43 PM #5 I just talked to a friend on the phone and before that with to daughter with my future son in law, phone again I now have to talk to one of my students and her mother. I haven’t seen a single person today. None. Postal worker from afar It’s bizarre. I’ll forget how people look
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Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Apr 01, 2020 at 04:11 AM #6 uggg I never got the call. sat by my phone for over half an hour waiting and I was so looking forward to talking to this girl oh well I guess. probably just forgot
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Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Apr 02, 2020 at 07:07 AM #8 I got a hug suppose that's something
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Skeezyks Disreputable Old Troll Member Since Oct 2015 Location: The Star of the North Posts: 32,762 (SuperPoster!) 8 17.4k hugs given	Apr 02, 2020 at 02:32 PM #11 None except for that which I get day-to-day with my spouse. But that's normal for me. I just keep to myself. __________________ "I may be older but I am not wise / I'm still a child's grown-up disguise / and I never can tell you what you want to know / You will find out as you go." (from: "A Nightengale's Lullaby" - Julie Last)
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Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,694 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Apr 03, 2020 at 05:01 PM #12 I spoke on the phone a few times with my parents who are self isolating, I dropped groceries to them but we could not talk other than briefly. My dad blew me a kiss. I am lucky that I live with my family although we respect social distance as they are higher risk groups and we need to be careful. I miss my hugs! I messaged a few friends today too.
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Apr 03, 2020 at 05:02 PM #13 Just emails to coworkers so far, but doing a virtual hangout in a bit.
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divine1966 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Dec 2014 Location: US Posts: 22,375 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,277 hugs given	Apr 03, 2020 at 05:14 PM #14 My husband is off today so we got each other. I talked to a friend on the phone too
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WovenGalaxy Magnate Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 2,854 4 4,842 hugs given	Apr 03, 2020 at 08:22 PM #15 Talked on the phone with my Mom and my friend. I also had a convo with my neighbor, respectfully distanced.
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Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 71,359 (SuperPoster!) 13 53.6k hugs given	Apr 03, 2020 at 10:22 PM #16 I talked to my mum and my cat. He doesn't say much and he's so-so about listening but he allows hugs. __________________ *Nammu* …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann
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zapatoes Grand Magnate Member Since Sep 2018 Location: Islandia Posts: 4,263 (SuperPoster!) 5 10.9k hugs given	Apr 04, 2020 at 12:48 AM #17 On the phone and on email, both for work and text messages to neighbor and my mom. Got outside to walk my dog on breaks, and did yard work.
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