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Quotes About Interaction

On the face of it, Vehi Fairfield said finally, two separate worlds, each unaware of the other. But they always connect someplace.
~ Thomas Pynchon
Around then Jade happened by again. "Thought that was you," Doc said, "though we ain't exactly been wallerin in eye contact. Got your note at the office, but why'd you go runnin away like that? we could've hung out, you know, smoke some shit.
~ Thomas Pynchon
staff who claim not to know a word of English beyond "awesome" and "sucks," which for a vast range of human endeavor, actually, is more than enough . . .
~ Thomas Pynchon
gamers in the house forever
~ Thomas Pynchon
They went to lunch. Roseman tried to play footsie with her under the table. She was wearing boots, and couldn't feel much of anything. So, insulated, she decided not to make any fuss.
~ Thomas Pynchon
Drinks here weren't free, but by way of real-life neighborhood civility they were cheap enough.
~ Thomas Pynchon
When women are stressed they move towards interaction and do what she called  "tend and befriend."  Males on the other hand, moved towards action (fight) or inaction (flight).
~ Thomas R. Golden
foster a teacher's habit of paying close attention to what students say, whether they speak through words or actions.
~ Kathleen Cushman
He was uncannily skilled at dissecting hidden meaning behind every interaction.
~ Kathleen Tessaro
pasted on a grin. "¿Usted desea bailar?" she asked. He didn't need Amber—who was majoring in Spanish—to translate for him. "Sí, señorita.
~ Kathryn Shay
Virginia: Oh, you made it. Tony: I was going to say the same to you. I've been here quite a while Virginia: Really? Tony: Yes, about an hour. Virginia: I didn't know it was a race. Tony: I didn't know that was a path.
~ Kathryn Wesley
For the poet, the world is word. Words. Not that precisely. Precisely: the world and words fuck each other.
~ Kathy Acker
Don't ever wrestle with a pig. You'll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.
~ Kathy Collins
When you've been around as long as me, Lucy, you'll know that there are three types of sex... One - brand-new, kitchen-table sex. Two - bedroom sex. Then number three - hallway sex, when you pass each other in the hallway and say 'Fuck you.'" - Lockie
~ Kathy Lette
Ben sighed loudly. "Can you help Tory or not?" Jason's cool slipped a notch. "If you don't need anything, why are you here?" "I'm studying jerkoffs in the wild," Ben answered dryly. "This seemed like a good chance to observe one up close.
~ Kathy Reichs
Will you talk to me
~ Kathy Reichs
We've all heard of personal space, that blanket of nothing we need between ourselves and others. For me, the zone is eighteen inches. Break in, I get edgy.
~ Kathy Reichs
Tutti sappiamo cos'è lo spazio personale, quel niente di cui abbiamo bisogno tra noi stessi e gli altri. Per me il limite è a quarantacinque centimetri. Superatelo e divento nervosa.
~ Kathy Reichs
I looked at Raphael. He looked back at me.Several parts of me that weren't on public display brought out their pompoms and began cheering.
~ Katie MacAlister
I can assure you there's every reason to flirt whenever and wherever possible. It's scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, ease stress, and provide a great lucidity of mind.
~ Katie MacAlister
Hoo! You're like a giant mood ring! I wonder if I can make different colors show up depending on where i touch you - Nell Harris
~ Katie MacAlister
She did not go so far as to tell the machine goodnight.
~ Katie Williams
And when you do finally connect, don't sabotage your efforts by expressing how annoyed you are that they didn't get back to you as quickly as you would have liked. Nor should you apologize for your persistence. Just dive in as if you caught him on the first call. Make it comfortable for everyone.
~ Keith Ferrazzi
Credibility is the first thing you want to establish in any interaction, and, ultimately, no one will buy from you unless you establish trust. Having a mutual friend or even acquaintance will immediately make you stand out from the other anonymous individuals vying for a piece of someone's time.
~ Keith Ferrazzi