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This feels like a common courtesy I don't see enough, particularly the second point. In a conversation circle, always try to keep your side vision open to people trying to find their way in. It can be awkward to try and find your own way in so giving them a spot tells them they're included then drop a quick brief on the conversation "We're talking about pineapples on pizza, good or bad" gives them context to jump in immediately.

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[–] MycoBro@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I guess I’ve never thought about it. I have to admit, without realizing I was fortunate, the circle almost always just kind of open to let me in (just listen to catch up) or if I wasn’t noticed I’d just bully my way in there with “move over! I want in in this” with a smile and kind, nudging hand on the shoulder or back. I will definitely try to be more aware

[–] dumpsterlid@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Use that power to bring others into conversations who aren't as comfortable doing that! It is a really simple way to be kind for almost no effort.

[–] MycoBro@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

I will. The best people in my life are the introverted nerds.