Make random jungle and peacock noises close to them. Nothing makes them want a more private conversation than the person on the other end saying that it sounds like they were lying about where they are. Sex moaning and sloppy liquid pulching sound effects optional depending on others nearby.
this post was submitted on 15 May 2025
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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
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nice metaphore to how people use the social media nowdays... they spill their mind into a public discussion forum and then they are pissed at the "reply guy problem" and try to come up with ways to stop people from talking instead of adjusting their expectations... i get it - everyone wants to be treated nicely but come on!
Has anyone tried blasting music from their phones in response?
Hey bud if you won't hold me close at night dont pretend like you want to join in on the call where Im scheduling my next proctoligy appointment.
I like to know the health issues of people before holding them close at night. Reduces surprises.
Ill never do it in public but by myself speaker phone calls are amazing. Being able to take notes or look up stuff with both hands is a game changer.
Yeah. When I'm working a problem with someone and need my hands free, okay. But that's a tech call and not a procto appointment.
I'd love to use a headset, but
- New phones are shit and have no jack
- Radio earbuds are shit with shit batteries sold by shit companies for shit phones
- End of list
So I'll talk in my private office on the speakerphone and get things done quickly. And curse ducking Samsung for copping out and ripping the jack out and making all the usual shit excuses because they can't say "you'll still buy it ya plebe".
You are free to do whatever you want that makes you happy in private bud. Anything. Almost.
Buy a BT headset and you're all set. My choice is the Poly Voyager Focus 2, now 3 years old and still going strong! I need it for work but use it for all the calls when I can. Look ma, no hands! And some privacy too.
People have private conversation face to face in a crowd as well - sometimes some things need to be talked about right away and the anonymity of the crowd makes it feel private enough. If you don't know the people, then you know the convo is none of your business - so if you join in, yes, you're viewed as the crazy one, or at least the one with not enough social inteligence.
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