The point is that there are better and more kind ways to get the desired outcome (the end of the topic or conversation) than vocally blaming the boredom that you’re feeling on the other person.

If I’m talking to someone, they interrupt me, tell me I’m boring, and then leave, that kinda feels awful. Yes, I do want the feedback, and someone straight up telling me that is probably better than pretending or looking at their phone, but I’d rather they tease me with a “get to the point”.

I mean, there are absolutely things that you should do just to improve your approachability. Good hygiene, to start.

Eh, still about 50-50 with these people. I’ve sent an email with 4 nicely formatted and numbered questions and had them respond only to question 3. Like… You read some of it, decided to answer one, and then give up with no other acknowledgement? Shit is wild.

So what are better icebreaker questions? I admit I often ask these types of questions in social situations with new people, but usually I get very little back.