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Sorry, it just feels weird. Why didn't she just start a conversation on your page if she wanted to talk to you? I find it somewhat intrusive and have no idea what to say to her.

Yes, I admit it's a bit strange but I didn't feel strongly enough to say she wasn't welcome to post there. I think she's probably quite young and is maybe enjoying a bit of adult conversation instead of the younger set she usually converses with.

Is it me she's talking to? She seems quite pleasant and I've no wish to hurt her feelings but I don't expect we've got much to talk about.

Bearing in mind this conversation isn't private either, I'll ask her to start a separate thread if she wants to talk to either of us so we can continue our two-way conversation where we were.

F

Oh, I know what you're saying, and I hate to come across as being rude or unpleasant - I hope I'm not - it's just that it's *weird* somehow. And it's not a matter of her not being pleasant, she seems totally fine, it's just that it feels odd to have a total stranger suddenly involved in our chats.

I assume she is talking to you since I have never met her anywhere.

I wouldn't want to hurt her feelings either, just find a gentle way of telling her that perhaps she could chat with you elsewhere?

I hope you don't think I am being nasty.

az

Not at all.

I've put what I hope is a friendly message on her space so have a look if you like.

I know these conversations aren't private but if you get used to a two way exchange it does feel a bit odd if someone else joins in. After all there's no subject as such - just the weather and the state of civilization as we know it. Nothing important; or not to anyone else anyway.

Perhaps a discussion can be an open forum but small talk needs to be more (ahem) intimate. Why isn't there a smiley?

F

I've no idea why there isn't a smiley as it would come in handy quite often.

Okay, I'll have a look at your message, but I am sure it is very friendly and kind.

Well, I'm glad it wasn't just me feeling odd, and I know what you mean. No conversations here are ever 'private' but if I ever come across a two-way chat I don't even read it, let alone think of joining in. On the other hand, sometimes other friends pop in on other two-way chats I have going. But since we all know each other that feels quite different.

Well, for future reference, if you ever want to tell me something off-forum you can use this email address: bohemia-spain (at) mixmail (dot) com. It's an old address and I don't check it often, so let me know here if you ever send something there, then I will reply on my usual email.

Time to do the washing up!

az