4 common barriers to amazing conversations
Interest differential
You think they are Cleopatra-level interesting.
They think their Doberman has more interest-hair than you.
Intellect differential
They are an overachiever, paragons of IQ, EQ and all the Qs.
You counter their Aurelian observations with the fun trivia you read on Insta last week.
Generation differential
They grew up in a time when soft spanking kids was mildly to moderately encouraged.
Your upbringing is when the slightest cuss word can land you in life-sized shit.
Value differential
You think asking questions is a genuine attempt at deepening your bond.
They think you’re being a nosy bastard.