I don't really talk to anyone outside of the guild when Im playing. I can probably do fine without having my public chat on, but I like to listen in (or rather read) the conversations of others. Sometimes its some juicy gossip or something just strange. Especially when you start paying attention at the wrong time, its good fun.
This thread is for posting interesting conversations of others. Its ok because if they wanted it private, they shouldn't be public chatting.
This is from when I was cutting trees and two people were just walking by having a conversation.