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    It's the chicken and rib festival this week downtown! It's right where I work too, so it's going to smell delicious.

    I would buy something, but I have this fear of going to new places by myself and asking people what to buy/eat. Basically, I am afraid of making some mistake while ordering, which is also a reason why I avoid high-end restaurants. But I won't know how to interact with people unless I actually do it....it's a catch-22. Yesterday I walked through the festival area and had my head down the entire time, trying not to look into anyone's eyes.

    • You don't come across as typically shy. Also, people are generally fascinating, especially at festivals.blaw
    • Hard to enjoy that staring at the pavement.blaw
    • I know....I'm working on it :)Jaline
    • Wow, it's just like your childhood report cards foretoldlocustsloth
    • I'm a lot better now, but it takes some time for me to get to know someone before i am comfortable with just speaking.Jaline
    • Like, if someone was just an acquaintance, they would have to make the first move to speak to me for a while before I did.Jaline
    • I do like people-watching....b... it's kind of different when there are benches lined up downtown, and ppl are watching you.Jaline
    • It's so easy for the ladies. All you have to do is smile.blaw
    • Yeah, I get a kick out of people-watching, especially as some type of gathering. I love it when you see someone...blaw
    • that has at some point decide "this is my look" and it's, say, all black leather with a cowboy hat.blaw
    • I don't say that to be smart, either. I really think it's interesting how people choose to display themselves.blaw
    • < Nice collection of typos back there. Sorry about that.blaw
    • jaline: rule at restaurant:
      you are paying them, they work for you.
      its just food for now.
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    • haha, thanks, guys :)Jaline
    • jaline didn't speak for 8 years. there was a movie made about her
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    • hahJaline

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