Quiet Mingler Gifts

'Remember when we used to call them Wallflowers? The new term is Mingleberries.'

"They haven't said two words to each other—it's sad... I hope we don't end up like that." "They keep talking to each other—it's exhausting... So glad we don't have to do that."

"I don't know anything about art, but this is a damned good Martini."

"My feeling is that while we should have the deepest respect for reality, we should not let it control our lives."

"I don't know 'where I've been all of your life', but wherever it was, I wish I was there now!"

Kind- hearted, nature-loving Jeff built a new improved bird table.

'Jerry, The Hermans take the same pharmaceuticals we do!'

"First of all, this conversation never happened."

'As long as I stand here I'm safe. . . no stress. . . no pressure. . . no need to impress. . . I can just relax and be who I am. . .'

"Isn't this more fun than spending money on dinner and a movie?"

"Actually, I don't know anybody here. I was just passing the house when I heard all the fun."

The Icebreaker

"If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it — who cares?!"

"Everyone here is bonding over pictures of their dogs."

"Ok, everybody set for that Zoom call?"

'Yes, well, in my practice patients are encouraged to express their feeling to the fullest.'

'How do you do? I'm your wife's husband by a previous marriage.'

'You're in Gallery Two... right, see you in the bar.'

"I feel like Brunnhilde, but in 'The Kentucky Cycle.'"

'They made him take a vow of silence so he'd have to stop complaining about his oath of poverty.'

"But otherwise I'll bet they lead very dull lives."

"Mostly been praising Krishna a lot."

Ear Bud Hijacking

So good to meet you, Facebook to Facebook.

"As a single diner, you will be seated at an awkward table by the restrooms where your lonely presence won't bother other diners."

The Forgotten Men's Club

Person is hiding behind book entitled 'Coping with shyness'.

Social Networking in Heaven.

Tonight's special - the violin player is home with the flu.

'At least I'm doing my part and getting out there!!'

Conversation Pits

"Personally, I liked this place better before it became a sports bar."

"I'm all for the quiet life but she keeps rattling on all day long."

"I don't know anybody here but the hostess - and, of course, in a deeper sense, myself."

"We have to stop Meetings like this."