Just to clarify, I dont mind making occasional small talk about the very good examples provided by @
rosewood. I am even happy to pass on helpful Si tips if I happen to have relevant ones. I also enjoy not being uncomfortable. But after a certain point, I want the conversation to move on, or the activity to change to a non-Si focus. I like to help people, so little Si tips can be a great way to do that. But my brother won't stop monolog ing about his insomnia, his bad teeth, his other health woes, etc. It's like I can't solve the problem so I just want to get away after a while.
I posted a thread a while back about vacationjng at the beach with my delta friends who didn't want the wind to mess up there hair, or to get sandy, etc. They had to have their little water bottles with them at all times so they wouldn't get thirsty. They were too concerned with self protection, after 2 days they were driving me crazy.
I have a cousin who I love who prides himself on his refinement and won't shut up about the best food and the best-fitting clothes, the most relaxing vacation, etc. I just can't buy into all of that at once. It is too much. I do like all of those things, I just dont want to sit around and talk about it 24/7.