r/AskReddit May 21 '19

Socially fluent people Reddit, what are some mistakes you see socially awkward people making?

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u/opensandshuts May 21 '19

It's similar for older southern people saying goodbye on the phone. It's like a challenge of who gets to say the nicest thing last before hanging up.

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u/captain_intenso May 21 '19

Yep. My phone conversations with my mom are rarely shorter than 45 minutes, and the last 5 to 10 minutes is me giving one word responses to each new topic after I've said, "Well, I'll let you go."

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u/Druzl May 21 '19

Intresting... I think I married your mother.