I’ll kind of kick this off with a common answer. Activities that you enjoy doing and finding where people are that do them.

Meaning, if you like to hike… check and see if there are any hiking areas, groups or meetups. Go check out the scene and see if you can strike up a conversation with someone.

I think it would be difficult to just walk into a random situation and expect to make friends. Then again, I’ve never tried that so maybe it could work 🤷🙂

FBI… maybe… NSA… little less likely… Facebook… NEVER!!! 🤣

Interesting in and of itself, the use of AI for this simple question. But, I should assume AI will always be a factor in any discussions on the internet.

Nice rhyming game that’s starting up here!!

Nah, your fashionable coming to the party 🙂

Right! Agreed, context is important. I think this particular question won’t be used, at least not the way I originally thought it would. My “idea” was to get away from the back and forth of questioning.

As an example… you ask someone if they consider themselves an introvert. They answer and they “how about you?”. I originally thought maybe they would be able to just tell things about themselves and I could ask follow up questions. All without it being back and forth.

Having said that, I do realize that is as much my ability to make things interesting in the conversation as well.

Yeah, I remember the a/s/l days. I’m glad those are gone haha. Yes, social media in the current context is terrible for true social interactions. I don’t think that’s the point of it anymore though, well corporate social media anyway.

For context we met IRL, but there’s some distance between us so hanging out is challenging. Your point is valid about not making them uncomfortable. That’s my ultimate goal and your (and others) opinion have been a great help!!

Thank you so much!

Interesting, this feels rather scientific in the thought process. Or, someone who digs psychology at least.

I think my initial thought for the question was more light hearted. A few things to describe yourself.

Also, not sure this would be headed toward life partner status. Still, you bring up an interesting thought.

I will give this some consideration and make my own list. May still prove valuable as I explore things with this person.

Appreciate you making me think but, not too hard haha!

Thank you for posting!! I like your response. It actually felt like a haiku 🙂 Yet it was very clear (to me) what your vibe is.

Not familiar with left 4dead2, but will check it out.

I may edit my original post… although I don’t think I can come up with a good description.

It can be tough to see the positive in a compliment. I get it. You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself though.

More people than you think do what you do. There entire lifestyles based on it.

I can’t and won’t try to change your mind… again, all I can do is ask you to not be so hard on yourself. One compliment at a time.

Thank you for sharing.

That’s a fair response. A bit extreme IMO but everyone has a different perspective on this.

For context, it would have been asked during a phone call not a message. However, they could have hung up and never said anything to me again.

The final consensus, for me, is this question should be left out of the conversation.

I do appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective, thanks!!

That would be a completely acceptable answer! An answer this person might have given as well. Which would make things awkward after that. You perspective is noted.

Thanks!!

You got me!! You saw through it! I’m trying to profile all of Lemmy with this one… and failing miserably!

🙃😁

Oooffff! Funny!! Yeah, that is pretty prevalent on Lemmy 🤣

I walked right into that one!! An upvote has been given 😂

I can absolutely see that as a way this question could be interpreted. It felt like a “bright idea” at the time but, not so much now. My plan is to just keep letting things play out as they have been.

Nah, you’re good. Your answer is your answer. I do like the clarifying point about the order of the sentences.

I agree (or maybe it’s something I do) that a response to a question like this has defined beginning, middle, end.

Who I was, who I am, who I want to be.

I think you’re going to make one heck of a team with someone!!

Thank you so much for responding!! 🙂

Not sure I follow. Would you be willing to expand on this?

I also apologize. I met someone IRL and this question came to mind. I have not asked for / seen any social media profiles.

However you are correct, they could have something posted that “sums them up”. I’m just not aware. We just recently met.

Appreciate the response!!

Straight and to point, well played!! I guess the direct response is the best! Appreciate it 🙂

Fair… another reason I was asking the collective. Was curious how many may say it was unpossible to do in a few sentences.

(It’s the Simpsons, don’t harass me for spelling 😁)

Hahah, that’s too much 🤣 I doubt you’re that bad!! Fun song though!! Thank you!

Your third sentence sounds like something I would say. Thank you so much for sharing.

I hope others get a chance to hear your tune and maybe help you not be such a misanthrope. But, continue being a daydreamer