conversational fore-play

When someone wants to talk to you but instead of getting to the point, they skirt around the issue by talking about other, less important things. Also when there is a big point to make, but you are nervous and can't get right into the big point without telling a meaningless story or two.

My Boss: Well, Kevin, I wanted to talk to you today. Please sit down.
Me: Is there a problem Jesse?
My Boss: Not really, but how are you doing today Kevin?
Me: I'm doing fine I guess. But what was it you wanted to talk to me about?
My Boss: Don't worry, we'll get to that. First, I want to tell you about when I started with the company ten years ag-
Me: Look Jesse, I have a lot of reports to run, so if you don't mind cutting out the conversational fore-play, and let's talk business?

(Actual conversational foreplay with my boss)

conversational fore-play by KP The Quality OG August 28, 2009

Conversation Foreplay 

When you start talking to someone in the street or on msn etc, and your saying things like "how are you" and "been up to much" to get the conversation going, like doing foreplay before sex.

Friend: yeah we did the whole conversation foreplay thing and then he was suddenly like oh gotta go bye.

Conversation Foreplay by hobocrew July 20, 2010