No small talk -- big deal?

i didn't mean those who can't become sports editors. the best sports eds were once decent writers/reporters. in my vast experience, those most valuable and under-appreciated sports copy editors, though, haven't worked in the field because they're most comfy with their computers and don't necessarily have the right personality to do the shmoozing required to be an effective sportswriter. just this man's experience.8) 8) 8)
fyi, above is what my what my clarifying post said.

 

Yes, but if you are naturally shy, withdrawn and uncomfortable conversing with people you really don't know, you're probably not going very far in a business where it's important to elicit comment and information from people.

You can be yourself, but you really ought to work at developing a skill that's fundamental to your profession.

 

no. 1, i don't wear a suit muchless a tie. no. 2, i responded to your original post, not what you wrote after.