How shall we do this?
Let me explain:
The person before you has asked you a question. Now bein a pleasant uest you shall answer. See, small talk! Now, you will want to welcome the next uest by askin a question of them.
It really is as simple as answer and ask. Please remember you are a pleasant uest and this is only small talk, albeit of the amusin kind. Some possible questions miht be
- What book are you readin?
- Where were you born?
- Do you think red jellybeans are over-rated?
- Mary-Anne or iner?
Please, keep it non-personal and ask fun questions. And yes you can come back to mix and minle, in fact I encourae it.
What was the name of your first pet?
Lassie
Who was your favorite teacher and what grade were you in?
Posted by: Dawn N. | November 10, 2005 at 10:35 PM
My first pet was one of the loves of my life, my dog Christy.
Posted by: dena | November 10, 2005 at 10:50 PM
Ooops. I goofed.
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Weidler. I had her in 4th grade, and then again in 6th.
What was your favorite childhood outdoor game?
Posted by: dena | November 10, 2005 at 10:51 PM
Hop-Scotch!
What is your favorite midnight snack?
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | November 10, 2005 at 11:03 PM
I can't eat that late, but I'll drink water through the night.
Do you have a favourite piece of art?
Posted by: the bec half of glamorouse | November 10, 2005 at 11:08 PM
A picture of our family that our daughter drew. It's so happy, colorful, and very much a reflection of her. I smile every time I look at it on my bulletin board at the office.
What's your favorite song?
Posted by: Carmi | November 10, 2005 at 11:12 PM
Yes, Monet's Waterlillies
What is your current favourite television show?
Posted by: Melody | November 10, 2005 at 11:13 PM
Carmi got skipped, I think...my favorite song? 1985 by Bowling For Soup. It's my theme song.
Favorite TV Show: Amazing Race
Are you close to your siblings?
Posted by: Plumkrazzee | November 10, 2005 at 11:17 PM
Looks like I've got a two-fer
Current favorite sone is "Old School Hollywood" by Sysem of a Down.
Favorite Tv is Futurama, even though it's not running new seasons anymore.
Favorite Star Wars character, and if I'm allowed...why?
Posted by: Canadian Mark | November 10, 2005 at 11:21 PM
I like Yoda; he is very wise.
Posted by: kenju | November 10, 2005 at 11:25 PM
Oops.....my question:
Have you ever wanted to go back to school, and if so, what would you study?
Posted by: kenju | November 10, 2005 at 11:26 PM
I've flirted with returning to school and actually completing my degree, but really, all I'd want to take are writing, language, and the occaisional folklore class.
Posted by: MissMeliss | November 10, 2005 at 11:29 PM
Aack. My question:
Cookbooks? Love them? Hate them? Got a favorite?
Posted by: MissMeliss | November 10, 2005 at 11:29 PM
Obsessed with them! Current favourite is the Notting Hill Cookbook for its fresh food focus.
If you could change star signs, what would you become?
Posted by: the bec half of glamorouse | November 10, 2005 at 11:53 PM
I wouldn't want to change. I like being a triple Scorpio.....LOL
How long have you been writing a blog?
Posted by: kenju | November 11, 2005 at 12:10 AM
In 2 days it will be 5 months. (but who's counting? lol)
Plain or peanut m&m's?
Posted by: jane | November 11, 2005 at 12:20 AM
Depends on my mood; ideally, both kinds are mixed together in a big bowl.
Traditional Christmas colors, or trendy pinks and aquas, etc?
Posted by: Mamacita | November 11, 2005 at 12:39 AM
Traditional all the way! Ugh on the trendy colors!
Coffee or tea?
Posted by: Erin | November 11, 2005 at 01:23 AM
Tea, definately. I make my dad bring me back PG tips when he goes to England. I don't like the American stuff.
Are you done Christmas shopping yet? Have you started?
Posted by: buffi | November 11, 2005 at 01:57 AM
Started window shopping this month, plan it out then massive shopping attack on the first week next month. ka-ching!
How many snowballs can you throw in a minute?
Posted by: JoeC | November 11, 2005 at 02:51 AM
Hmm... I dunno! I'll have to find out this winter. I grew up behind a gigantic parking lot, so we dug forts through 'The Snow Mountains', as we called them, and we only threw snowballs at the imaginary ships coming across the Parking Lot Sea.
What was your favorite thing to pretend when you were little?
Posted by: g8s | November 11, 2005 at 03:33 AM
That I had long plaits/braids. My mother always kept my hair really short when I was a tiny girl. (I used to spend hours flicking my imaginery plaits over my shoulder).
Mac, or PC?
Posted by: Suse | November 11, 2005 at 05:48 AM
I prefer PC, but I'm good at using Mac.
what TV show would you like to be on?
Posted by: empress maruja | November 11, 2005 at 06:15 AM
Millionaire, just for the chance to win big.
Who was your first real boy/girlfriend and how old were you?
Posted by: Kitty | November 11, 2005 at 06:25 AM
Arrested Development.
Given the opportunity (and perhaps the talent) would you be a singer or an actor?
Posted by: the kim half of glamorouse | November 11, 2005 at 06:27 AM
Well I will answer both since one got missed...
Mike... 15 and singer!
what is the temperature right now where you live, and where is that?
Posted by: leanne | November 11, 2005 at 08:36 AM
Here in mid-England it's about 10 degrees and very windy.
If you were a fictional book character, who would you be?
Posted by: Zinnia Cyclamen | November 11, 2005 at 09:01 AM
Daisy Buchanan.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Posted by: Deana | November 11, 2005 at 10:02 AM
High of 1 degree, chance of snow. Canada's capital.
Could you go for a hot chocolate right about now?
Posted by: pearl | November 11, 2005 at 10:05 AM
Alright that was 2 hours after the question. (blush: I'm a slow thinker) Let me see, current topic, um, rocky road ice cream.
Hot chocolate anyone?
Posted by: pearl | November 11, 2005 at 10:13 AM
I would love hot Chocolate.
What is your Favorite non alcholic drink?
Posted by: Valerie | November 11, 2005 at 10:20 AM
diet coke with lime with a doubt!
Have you tried Fage yogurt? It's Greek and delicious!
Posted by: Janet | November 11, 2005 at 10:41 AM
No. I find yogurt to be totally disgusting to my pallet. My kids love it though so I'll have to get some for them and TheMan.
Will you be doing anything special with a Veteran today?
Posted by: Keb | November 11, 2005 at 11:11 AM
I will probably call my parents today, they are both veteran's.
SWhat's for dinner tonight?
Posted by: Barbara | November 11, 2005 at 01:26 PM
No, the only veteran I know is my Step-Father-In-Law and we don't live close enough. I'm thinking of them, though!
What do you consider to be your worst habit?
Posted by: Holly | November 11, 2005 at 01:27 PM
Darn... posted at the same time.
OK - dinner tonight is ravioli and garlic bread. YUM.
What do you consider to be your worst habit?
Posted by: Holly | November 11, 2005 at 01:28 PM
Well, that would have to be focusing on the negative and being very critical of my family.
What will you be doing for Thanksgiving this year?
Posted by: Karen | November 11, 2005 at 02:02 PM
Hanging out with other American expats and eating what traditional food we are capable of making with what is sold here.
What kind of camp did you go to as a child (or wish that you went to)?
Posted by: Sojourning | November 11, 2005 at 02:07 PM
I went to Camp Fire Girls camp, only for one summer and I loved it. We slept in cabins, not tents, but it was amazing and I wish I'd have gotten to do it every summer. I also always wanted to go to NASA Space Camp.
What is the most annoying habit of the opposite sex that drives you crazy?
Posted by: Crazy MomCat | November 11, 2005 at 02:17 PM
A man's ability to completely not see whatever item is right in front of them that *you've* been searching for for hours.
What's your biggest regret regarding your family?
Posted by: roadtothin | November 11, 2005 at 02:24 PM
My biggest regret is that I don't go see my bigger sisters more often.
Do you have something you started and haven't finished?
Posted by: Maryanne | November 11, 2005 at 02:27 PM
Yes, organizing my basement!
Do you dream in color or black and white?
Posted by: Shannin | November 11, 2005 at 02:35 PM
I dream in color.
What is your favorite thing to do on your day off?
Posted by: Tyra | November 11, 2005 at 03:33 PM
Gather with friends, and smile at the world.
what is your favorite music genre?
Posted by: Faustus | November 11, 2005 at 06:03 PM
Well, I tend to favor hard rock, as long as it's interesting.
I'm going to a comedy club tonight. What will you be doing?
Posted by: Karen | November 11, 2005 at 07:07 PM
Family night: just finished playing Uno Attack with my husband and son... now a movie!
What did you eat for breakfast this morning?
Posted by: Trish | November 11, 2005 at 07:59 PM
UGH, a Nutrigrain Bar!
What's your dream job?
Posted by: Rock Bitch | November 11, 2005 at 09:10 PM
UGH, a Nutrigrain Bar!
What's your dream job?
Posted by: Rock Bitch | November 11, 2005 at 09:10 PM
Nature photographer.
What's your favorite beer?
Posted by: Mayberry | November 11, 2005 at 09:29 PM
A very boring Natural Light, or Miller light if I'm in the mood for something different....LOL
If you could be anyplace else in the world tonight, where would you go?
Posted by: kenju | November 11, 2005 at 09:32 PM