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Old 07-02-2020, 10:46 PM   #18
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Default Re: Background Skills [House Rule]

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Originally Posted by AlexanderHowl View Post
Someone who knows no Current Affairs is incapable of just chatting, which can make socialization awkward. Chatting is an essential part of social grooming, and anyone who is incapable of just chatting will often be seen as standoffish or weird. When it comes to pre-modern societies, chatting is the primary social activity, as it gives a good excuse for a break from labor.
They can still chat, its just a one-sided chat... which most people actually like, as long as the other guy pays attention. People love to instruct the unlearned after the manner of their own personal wisdom.
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