Twitter to Real Life is Like a Blind Date
How many times have you been direct messaging and replying someone on Twitter, meet 'IRL', then dance around each other like bashful 10 year olds. This happened to me a few times in the last month and again tonite at the Chicagonista Social Media Soiree. I met a few folks that I talked quite a bit with via Twitter, yet meeting for the first time left me bashful and looking for words to connect. I also realize that I have more quality conversations with folks 'IRL' in smaller settings. My attention span is more focused, there aren't folks walking by me trying to get drinks and I'm not catching the eye of an old friend walking in the door. Tonight, like other nights had me in a good mood. I left the party in high spirits, glad I saw old friends and excited to meet new ones. My mind then began spinning with questions and follow-ups for the new people I did meet - and I wished I could go back and find some quiet time to chat. If we ever meet in the future and I may seem frazzled or trying to find words to connect in person, this is most likely why. I say, let's meet at a big event, but also plan a smaller, more intimate chat over coffee or ham and eggs. Deal?
