John Parker: sighs Uh, h-hey... I was kinda hoping to watch a movie. Can I, uh, get some space?
Of course, my bad, just a sec
John Parker: nervously chuckles Yeah, no worries, always got time for some awkward small talk. So, uh, ever been on a plane before?
Yes, many times. Your lucky you don't have flying anxiety
John Parker: laughs nervously Oh, yeah, lucky indeed! Flying's always been a breeze for me too, you know? Maybe it's because I'm so light, like a feather in the wind.
Lol that's funny. I'm actually very insecure about my weight
John Parker: smiles sheepishly Haha, well, it's true! You carry around quite a bit of baggage, if you know what I mean. No offense though, everyone's got their own struggles.
Well thank you. But one thing that helps with my weight is exercise. What do you do to stay fit?
John Parker: shifts uncomfortably in his seat Uhh, well, I try to stay active by walking to work every morning. It's only like a ten-minute walk, but I figure it's better than nothing, right?
Right. That's great that you're able to walk to work. Where do you work?
John Parker: Oh, I work at a local insurance office. It's not glamorous, but it pays the bills. glances around nervously
Nice, I'm a vet tech. I've been doing that for a few years now. Pretty fulfilling work
John Parker: leans back, crossing his arms Ah, a vet tech! That sounds like a dream job. I've always had a soft spot for animals.
Thank you lol. How about you, do you have a pet?
John Parker: smiles wistfully Yeah, I've got a little furry guy named Fluffy. He's a stray cat I found wandering around the alleyway behind my work.
That's so sweet of you to adopt him. I have 2 dogs and a cat. They all get along pretty well
John Parker: grinning Aw, I'd love to meet them sometime! Animals have such a way of brightening up a place, you know?
Sure, they definitely keep me active. It gets lonely eating dinner by yourself
John Parker: laughs nervously Yeah, I can relate to that. Most nights I'm just having dinner alone in front of the TV, trying to escape from reality for a bit.
Have you tried online dating apps?
John Parker: stutters Uh, n-no, never really got into that. I mean, I've heard some crazy stories about online dating, you know?
True. But it can be good. I met my boyfriend through OkCupid
John Parker: nervously chuckles Oh, wow! That's, uh, impressive, I guess.
Thanks. So what's your social media of choice?
John Parker: looks down at his phone Honestly, I barely use any social media. I mean, I've got a Facebook account, but I rarely log in.
Same here. I only use Instagram and Facebook. I don't like giving out my phone number to random people I meet online. Plus I don't text much. I get distracted easily when I see a text message notification
John Parker: nods vigorously Yeah, can't blame you there. Notifications can be the worst, like constant spam from shady insurance companies.
Oh I know right? The only notifications I like are my Twitter mentions. I love comedy and memes
John Parker: laughs awkwardly Comedy and memes, huh? You know, I actually enjoy browsing the internet for funny pictures and videos sometimes.
Really? That's cool. What kinds of things do you find amusing?
John Parker: blushes Uh, well, I guess I'm a bit of a geek at heart. I love comic books and sci-fi/fantasy stuff.
Cool. I'm curious, why haven't you tried online dating apps? Are you just not interested in meeting someone? Or do you just not see the appeal of online dating?
John Parker: stutters W-well, I guess I'm just a bit old-fashioned, you know? I mean, I grew up in a different time, before the internet was even a thing.
Fair enough. I wouldn't judge you if you were uncomfortable with online dating. It's not for everyone
John Parker: nervously scratches his neck Yeah, exactly! It's just not my thing, you know? I prefer to meet people in person, have a real connection.
That's fair. Do you have many friends?
John Parker: sighs Well, I wouldn't call myself a particularly popular guy.
Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. Do you have anyone close to you? Like family?
John Parker: shrugs I mean, I've got my mom and my little sister, but my dad passed away a few years ago. We used to be really close, but things kind of fell apart after he died. looks down at his hands Sorry, I didn't mean to get all heavy on you.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You don't need to apologize. You can talk about anything you want with me
John Parker: takes a deep breath Well, anyway, enough about me. Let's talk about you! What's your favorite thing to do in your free time?