Talk

[JustGeorge]

Where the line between small talk and deeper conversation is drawn is in the Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India.

Photo by Jaswantop​

The photo above shows many, many lines in the sand. I don’t know which one separates normal conversation from deeper conversation, of course. If I am ever there, I will listen carefully to any conversations in order to figure out which line is the line.

I'm confident you'll get there some day.

I look forward to your answer.

 

[mangalavara]

I'm confident you'll get there some day.

It could happen considering that almost anything in life is possible.

I look forward to your answer.

Knowing me, I would forget why I would be there in the Thar.

 

[JustGeorge]

It could happen considering that almost anything in life is possible.



Knowing me, I would forget why I would be there in the Thar.

You could always go back when you remember.

 

[mangalavara]

You could always go back when you remember.

I could do that. Of course, if I were to forget the second time, I could just draw a new line myself and make a strong declaration about what kinds of talk should occur on the two different sides of it. Anybody who resists would go to Naraka.

 

[JustGeorge]

I could do that. Of course, if I were to forget the second time, I could just draw a new line myself and make a strong declaration about what kinds of talk should occur on the two different sides of it. Anybody who resists would go to Naraka.

Will they have to pay travel expenses?

 

[mangalavara]

Will they have to pay travel expenses?

Nope. It’s always free!

 

[JustGeorge]

Nope. It’s always free!

Well, that's nice!