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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you socialize with the moms during pick up? I’m not sure I should engage because I don’t want anything to get awkward and then have to dodge someone at pickup. There are a lot of neighbors out not just a few. I typically hate chit chat and shallow convos but realize this is part of the gateway to get to know someone better.

Is it worth it? Or should I just take my phone out and wait for my kid. I also do not want drama.[/quote]

Np Your post is all over the place.  You don't want to be awkward but, don't like to chit chat so that sounds like you aren't looking to make friends but, then you say chit chat is the gateway to know someone better.

So first ask yourself do you want to make friends or be distant?  If distant and no drama just keep chat polite and say good morning and talk about the weather.

If you want friends than yes than you have to engage in more than idle social chit chat.

If you don't want drama just say good morning at the bare minimum.

My advice would be to ask yourself what you want.   Then please don't make assumptions about other people.  [/quote]

Good advice. I want something in between. A little more than weather talk BUT not a competitive fast moving conversation that is a comparison fest or drama shallow. I’ve seen my share of those since preschool days, the moms were ruthless to each other but these were younger moms 20’s where I was upper 30’s and now 40’s. I actually don’t know if what I want exist. Friendly conversation about things that can’t be too heavy. Crime watch info and school info can be all exchanged on our neighborhood FB page. Some parents like to post a lot on there.

I’ll figure it out. I’m happier without drama, obligations and playing any type of social dynamics game. I just don’t have time for that. [/quote]

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