People who just ask questions nonstop. Omg!

[Anonymous]

This is so annoying! My mil does this.. "
Her: where did you get this table cloth
Me: thrift store
Her: how much was it?
Me: I think about 6 dollars
Her: when did you buy it?
Me:..... Um, maybe last week
Her: what thrift store?



I get that it's meant to be conversation but it's like rapid fire questions, I feel like I'm being interrogated.

Do you have family or friends that do this?!

[Anonymous]

Oh gosh, you sound kind of mean. I think she likes it and wants to buy one.

I do this sometimes if I see a pair of shoes I like that someone is wearing. I ask them the brand, store and how long ago.

People do this to me as well. I don't care at all. Usually I send them a link, or if I see it in a store I send a picture of it and tell them or I will just but one as a present for them.

I don't really understand why this is a problem for you. Maybe you just don't like her or having a bad day or both.

[Anonymous]

My mother does this too.
It's like being in a constant deposition, day after day.
What the PP doesn't realize, is that the questions are meant to lead you to some sort of "moral conclusion" that you are in the wrong, or at least undermine every single life choice.

The constant barrage of questions instead of just offering an opinion is so incredibly wearying and soul sucking.

[Anonymous]

Do you hold up your end of the conversation or only answer the questions and then go silent?

[Anonymous]

She is trying to have a conversation. You are rude.

[Anonymous]

You are extremely rude OP.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, OP. I think you need to look a little inward here. Your one-word answers are more the issue.

Why not give more info up front....

“I got it at a great little thrift store on Main St. It was a steal for only $6. They have great items there! We should go sometime!"

[Anonymous]

This drives me crazy too! I have family that do this along with a few coworkers. This one guy at my work does not know when to stop asking. One time he asked me way too many questions about my supervisor's vacation. Almost every answer was "I don't know!" Finally I said - his office is down there, go ask him yourself! He doesn't bother me anymore. Weirdo!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She is trying to have a conversation. You are rude.

This x 1000

Grow up OP and behave yourself!

[Anonymous]

My MIL is like this. She will just talk and ask the most inane questions just to fill silence. All day long. STFU!

[Anonymous]

They're trying to have a conversation with you. Good grief.

[Anonymous]

One of my neighbors is a "question only" lady. She tries to get info about doctors, sports, school, places we visit on weekends. Can't stand her anymore.

[Anonymous]

OP, this is your mother-in-law. She doesn't know how to talk to you, and you have probably not encouraged her in how to converse with you. I suspect you have been indifferent to talking to her, and she feels she must make an effort to talk to you.

Try to introduce a topic sometime instead of making her pull information from you.

Joyce, when I bought this tablecloth I thought of Jason (her son, your DH). He told me that blue is his favorite color, and this cloth was a good buy at $6 that I couldn't resist. That Clock Tower thrift shop in Chesterbrook has the best buys.

MIL: Is that where the Safeway and Starbucks is located?

You: Yes, want to go to the shop later today and then have coffee at Starbuck?

MIL: (nothing)

You: Jason, I think your mother has fainted.

[Anonymous]

My child is like this. She doesn't mean to be but she has auditory processing issues. She does have trouble with formulating more of a conversational style. What makes it worse is that speech therapists actually encourage the question/answer approach to conversation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My MIL is like this. She will just talk and ask the most inane questions just to fill silence. All day long. STFU!

This. My sympathies, OP. Some people talk just to fill the air.