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Elton Jones

I used ChatGPT to stop awkward small talk — and it actually worked

Socializing.

One of the worst feelings is sitting in complete silence with someone — or worse, in a group where the conversation suddenly dies and everyone feels it.

It's hard being the person who makes things awkward, whether it’s because I said something off-putting that killed the vibe or because I didn’t say anything at all. I think of myself as an extroverted introvert: I love being out around people, but I’m just as happy at home binge-watching my favorite show alone.

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