Karst Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 When I go over to friends' houses, someone always makes a joke about how I'm really there to visit the dog/cat/bunny. At parties, I do tend to gravitate towards the dog if there's not a particularly interesting conversation or game going on. By the way, does anyone else here have trouble gauging how to join in on a group conversation without interrupting someone by mistake? Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 45 minutes ago, Ardoise said: By the way, does anyone else here have trouble gauging how to join in on a group conversation without interrupting someone by mistake? I have trouble gauging how to join in on group conversation, period. I do have trouble getting a word in in many cases. I don't want to interrupt people, but it feels to me that other people are often not so bothered about interrupting me. I wonder if there is something about the way I talk that people think I'm done so they jump in. And then, I also sometimes hesitate because I am formulating what I want to say, so maybe people don't realize I wanted to say something. Partaking in conversations can be difficult enough; trying to insert myself into an existing conversation can be even harder. And then it doesn't help that at parties there are usually multiple conversations going on, and figuring out which to join can be difficult (not to mention the others can be distracting). Link to post Share on other sites
krystal_muzik Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 On 7/3/2018 at 2:08 AM, Dani-Chan said: Who doesn't? 😁 Lol. And I love your avatar of the smiling Pomeranian. Link to post Share on other sites
Ousel Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Yes. Not parties. Pet hide during parties, or get shut up in a room so they don't make a break for it. While hanging out with human friends, I make sure to hang out with the furry ones too. The cats I've pet sat always come say hi. =] Cat: Goes into the hallway alone and starts yowling. Friend: We don't understand why she does that. Me: She wants to play. Observe. Cat: Viciously kills the toy dead. Friend: ! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 13 hours ago, krystal_muzik said: Lol. And I love your avatar of the smiling Pomeranian. Thanks. That's my little Pom, Akiko. She's smiling because she's up to something. Link to post Share on other sites
Leafy -_- Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I'm not the person who is always want to talk. I want some pet to cuddle. I like to hang out with guinea pigs. Link to post Share on other sites
CandleGirl Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Glad to see that it seems to be quite a widespread practice here 😂 I don't go to parties, but at family gatherings, you'd be sure I'd be on the floor hanging out with some cute dog or cat... Link to post Share on other sites
Ceebs Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 No because I literally never go to parties. Like, ever. Also I'm allergic to both cats and dogs, so. Link to post Share on other sites
Frogster Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I haven't been to a party in years. When I went to them I gravitated toward any available books. Cats make me wheeze and someone else had usually claimed any canine availability. Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Alien Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Of course... what else would I do at a party? Link to post Share on other sites
Quacks Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 My dog would never forgive me if I was hanging our with other pets without her, I'll just skip the parties 😂 Link to post Share on other sites
Summery Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 All of the time! I love animals! If the animal is small enough, I let them crawl in my lap. :) Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Alien Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Summery said: All of the time! I love animals! If the animal is small enough, I let them crawl in my lap. All animals are small enough if you believe Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 25 minutes ago, okir fokir said: All animals are small enough if you believe I don't believe it I wouldn't let an elephant crawl into my lap (sorry, Homer). Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Alien Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Just now, daveb said: I don't believe it I wouldn't let an elephant crawl into my lap (sorry, Homer). Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 It depends on their pet(s), a lot of people have dogs like Bichon Frise and those dogs are the worst. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Pets are the escape from social situations for me..even though I'm allergic, I'll still seek out the dog or the cat at the party if my anxiety gets really bad (which it always does) Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah2244 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 When ever I go round someone’s house for a party or a visit they know I will spend most of the time cuddling or playing with their pets, they usually wait a bit to talk to me as they know I will be distracted 😄 my grandparents leave the dog blanket on the sofa when I go round now so their dog can sit on my lap and fall asleep while I’m there, so cute! Link to post Share on other sites
CajunAce Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I would spend half a family party petting an outside cat, often with my equally introverted cousin. The cat loved the fights for its attention. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Deus Ex Infinity Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Yes I do! Animals are just better humans. I love the pets of my relatives. They're totally cool, cosy, funny and supportive. The chattering is so much easier. They would just listen and look at me, without any judgement, bias or bad joking. Making me feel so true and understood. Link to post Share on other sites
ColeHW34 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I often find myself being cuddled by any pet they have. Link to post Share on other sites
Ldlelee Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I never go to parties, but whenever I'm at someone's house, regardless of who they are, I am glued to the pet's side. I find their presence comforting. Link to post Share on other sites
Barbio Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Always. Not just at parties, but in general, I usually bond with a person's animals long before I even fully acknowledge the human, haha. Whenever I'm out walking and I happen to pass a new neighbor's house, and there happens to be a dog out by the edge of the fence, I'll make instant friends with the dog and meet the human later (usually after, like, my ninth visit with the dog). Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Party, what party? At gatherings I'll gravitate towards pets (except dogs) because even with people I know I'm not always a great talker Link to post Share on other sites
Jaderade Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 My first instinct is to say yes, but now that I think about it, I usually just sit there being bored. I'm not sure why I don't, except that a lot of times the pets aren't in the room we're in, and I don't want to look weird by leaving. Link to post Share on other sites
Strifed Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 omg yes I thought I was the only one haha. The last few parties/gatherings I've been to haven't had any animals around so I usually just ate the food or sat by myself/maybe one other person who also was more on the introverted/quiet side. When there were dogs/cats around though I would go pet them or play with them vs talking to a lot of people. Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomeCrow Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 The only parties I ever get to go to are family things..if they did have pets I'd definitely hang out with them. But I usually just stick around my mom or one of my brothers, and play on my phone to pass time. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jetsun Milarepa Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I never go to parties, but I'd happily spend a whole party in the kitchen (like Jonah Lewie) with any pets! Link to post Share on other sites
Kahlan Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Not really, I wish I could but my family is afraid of my dogs, which is silly because they're well behaved and adorable but they suffer from a bad reputation. Staffordshire bull terriers aren't pitbulls but people in general are still afraid, even in the streets, they move away, it's silly. So no I don't hang out with pets at parties but we have our own parties haha and it's way better 😛 Link to post Share on other sites
Knight of Cydonia Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Really depends on the pet... some people's dogs are way too energetic for me and really get in your face. I love dogs in general, but don't like interacting with that kind. If it's a nice, calm dog I'll spend some time with it. Usually I just kinda sit there awkwardly if I'm at a party though. Link to post Share on other sites
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