I do not think stress is a legitimate topic of conversation, in public anyway. No one ever wants to hear how stressed out anyone else is, because most of the time everyone is stressed out. Going on and on in detail about how stressed out I am isn't conversation. It'll never lead anywhere. No one is going to say, Wow, Mindy, you really have it especially bad. I have heard some stories of stress, but this just takes the cake.
Mindy Kaling expresses skepticism about discussing stress in public conversations, suggesting that such topics rarely engage others. She believes that everyone experiences stress, making it redundant and uninviting to delve deeply into one's personal stress stories. Rather than fostering connection, sharing stress feels more like a burden than an exchange.
Kaling emphasizes that detailing her stress does not elicit empathy or validation from listeners. Instead, she humorously notes that conversations about stress often lead nowhere productive, as no one genuinely wants to hear a litany of complaints. This observation highlights the universal nature of stress and the tendency of people to brush off discussions that might not lead to meaningful interactions.
