Stranger in Reading
Mar 19 2008
Collegue: did you catch a taxi home last night?
Wendy: no, I walked
Colleague: how long did it take you?
Wendy: 35 mins, 5 of those were spent crossing the road at cemetery junction
I’m working on my commute conversations, but I suspect they are still well-below par
write the first thought on practicing pedestrain
Mar 04 2008
Waiting in the cold March night air at a crowded bus stop…
Ottowan: I’ve learned so much from you British
Wendy: give an example?
Ottowan: how complaining can be used anywhere, anytime, to entertain complete strangers, like at a bus stop where you’re waiting 30 minutes for buses that are sKeduled to turn up every 8 mins
Wendy: nods, giggles, “look, there are 3 buses coming now” and 3 buses did indeed arrive together
Does this count as a good commute story?
2 of your thoughts on 3 buses at once
Feb 15 2008
Commuting is by far the most popular local conversational topic, everyone can weave a story about the time, the traffic, the mode of transport, and details of obstacles on the route. Bus numbers, train stations, connections, services. These conversations happen over lunch, during work breaks, on blogs, at bus-stops, train stations, in pubs, cafes and homes. The conversations are littered with amusing anecdotes and demonstrations of the commuters wyle and frustrations.
I will have to work on perfecting my currently short, colourful-engaging-anecdote-free, story of a 15 minute brisk walk to a Thames-Valley Park (TVP) free bus and notable-eventless ride. Short, easy commute stories just don’t cut the conversational-biscuit here.
2 of your thoughts on Popular conversational topics #1: commuting to work
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