Shamversation

What is Shamversation?


1.

Contraction of "sham conversation". Used to describe the practice of engaging someone in conversation without aiming to create a rapport or derive any meaningful information from the exchange. Shamversations are occasionally benign but can be of great strategic importance if executed effectively; examples are given below.

"Dude, why don't I engage her friend in a shamversation, then you can have a clear path to score a homerun"

~ as used tactically by a wingman.

"My fucking ex-girlfriend showed up a the club, so I grabbed the first hot chick I could find and started a shamversation."

~ used by a recently dumped guy to avoid social humiliation.

"This weird guy kept messaging me on Facebook, so I'm having a shamversation with him, in case he kills himself or something."

~ used to keep Internet weirdoes at bay.

See sham, farce, conversation, distraction, tactic


93

Random Words:

1. Upward Bound Math and Science. Math camp done in band camp style. Summer school for smart kids. Held in multiple universities and colleg..
1. kick-ass band from Seminole, FL. They rock the house hardcore style. An awesome mix of musical genres such as Indie and Retro Rock. Some..
1. As of an order, alphabetically. Pronounced: a-b-c-dary. The nominees are (abecedary by article)... See alphabet, order, organise..
Book Banner