The magic happens in the DMs 
Fairly often, between group chats and mutuals
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Replying to @TurtlingB
ahh there's whole other levels of game to this. not used to talking to ppl on dms. A few cool souls have reached out tho.
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Replying to @_StevenFan @TurtlingB
feel like i have trouble keeping up a conversation :p
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Replying to @_StevenFan
A conversation takes two!
Also enjoying when DMs move to video calls. Has anything stood out about those preceding conversations over others?1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @TurtlingB
mutual interest, maybe 'extreme interest' from my side (relatively speaking), also it was
@warmbott I spoke to who is very welcoming, warm, and approachable1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes -
Replying to @_StevenFan @warmbott
🐢 Turtle is. Retweeted 🐢 Turtle is.
Ah, this brings a smile to my face.
@warmbott conversations are always energizing. Agree that the vibe is warm and approachable. What would starting every DM conversation with that energy look like to you? https://twitter.com/turtlingb/status/1226242064410542081?s=21 …https://twitter.com/TurtlingB/status/1226242064410542081 …🐢 Turtle is. added,
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Replying to @TurtlingB @warmbott
Just a strong statement of curious friendly intent, like we have this in common! And I want to know about your experience!
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Replying to @_StevenFan @TurtlingB
do you find yourself initiating this or do you wait for intent to be expressed? thank you both for the kind words. i hold the same impression of you both. :)
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Replying to @warmbott @TurtlingB
waiting for it mostly. feels rude somehow to ask for it
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Replying to @_StevenFan @TurtlingB
how would you articulate the underlying assumption that leads you to believe it'd be rude to ask for it?
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it's so easy to see where all this comes from once I get asked about it and reexpose strata of mind which is making the quick decision: it's more childhood emotional neglect carryover, very quiet dad, hard to ask him things
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Replying to @_StevenFan @TurtlingB
Figured it's something along those lines. From our conversation I know you have a lot of interesting things. Once you spot someone who you think you'd want to talk to about mutual interests or about their interests that you're fascinated by, shoot a DM
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They'll tell you if they don't have time. You don't have an obligation to predict this for them. You'll eventually stop worrying about this. Look forward to that milestone as you keep doing it :)
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Seeking via neuroscience and psychology informed dharma.