This is a fun little game to be played at almost any social gathering, though it works particularly well at a networking event where awkward interactions are inevitable.
The great thing is, if you’re an introvert like me, you’ve probably been playing this game for years and haven’t even noticed. (I would technically class myself as an ambivert but that’s a discussion for another time)
Let’s play!
The next time you’re in conversation with someone new, or perhaps someone you loosely know, observe one of two possible toilet related possibilities.
Scenario 1 - The fake wee.
You know the conversation isn’t going anywhere. You have nothing in common and can’t seem to find any vibe. They probably aren’t a bad or boring person, you’re just not clicking. It’s harmless but you know neither of you are getting any value from the chat and your time would be spent better chatting to someone else.
But… you’re both too kind and polite to simply say as much so that you can both part ways.
Easy fix. Pretend you need to go to the toilet.
By pretend, I mean, commit to the pretence. Actually go to the bathroom. Don’t say you need to go and then find someone else to talk to immediately. Dick move.
When you return, you can look for someone else to talk to. The other person is probably glad that you left too.
This is fine by the way. If you’re an introverted person, you’re not going to click with everyone. That’s okay. Because when you do find someone you click with, everything changes…
Scenario 2 - Pissing yourself
You also know these conversations when they happen. The ones that are so invigorating, so interesting, so passionate that you simply cannot bring yourself to go to the toilet even when you’re tip-toeing around the room in an attempt to hold it in.
You know that if you leave, it will stall the energy and momentum that has been built up via the constructive back and forth you’ve been having.
But eventually, you must concede and relieve yourself.
Seek conversations that make you want to piss yourself
Yeah, that’s my advice. Take it or leave it.
But the game is simple. In social events, try to find those interactions that give you so much joy and enrichment that you simply don’t want them to stop.
Even if that means ruining a pair of pants.
They’re not always possible and you can’t force it. In fact, forcing it will almost certainly achieve the opposite.
Did you win?
The mystery of the game is that you almost certainly can’t win. You either have a boring conversation and lie to someone, or you wet yourself in public.
Pick your poison I suppose.
Game Over
So there you have it.
Have fun with it, and if you really get invested in the game and want to take things up a gear, maybe get some of those adult nappies. I haven’t gone that far but one can only wonder…
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