GetReal wrote:
Learn the art of conversation and stop yer b!tchin.
Look most people will stay in that realm because it's easy. If you hate it you need to learn how to move the discussion on to something interesting beyond the weather.
People generally aren't interested in discussing things that most interest me at large gatherings- science, books/literature, art, music. They'd rather partake in idle chit chat about superficial topics like the weather, TV shows, so-and-so's house & kids, etc.
Generally, I am outgoing and enjoy people. I am not shy and I don't have trouble making conversation. But, inevitably the topic changes to things of little substance especially in large groups. It bores me and leads me to drink more than I should. I'm paying for it today.