The Non-Expectations from Non-Writers Thread

I have no expectation.

I do, however, get tickled when a non-writer friend is an avid reader and shows interest in what I do. Quite a few do: they're fascinated that I write books. That's always a good thing. But no, I don't expect everyone to feel the same way or even understand what I do is a "real job."

However, the other day a friend said, "Your job seems hard. I can never do it." That makes me feel pretty good -- that what I do is a real job.

I'm a reporter so I am constantly listening to other people's interests and accomplishments.

Sometimes I have to feign interest, but I'm pretty good at that. I know they're telling me about things that really interest them, so I have to nod and act interested and say the right things.

As for me talking about my writing to non-writers, that's hard. They just don't really care. I much prefer talking to other writers.