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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are two types of people: Question Askers and Statement Makers.

I'm a question asker, because it shifts any focus off me and onto the other person.

But some people are statement makers - and honestly, I do appreciate it because you can say some outrageous things to get information out of others. It also means I need to think about my values and defend them.

Stop taking offence for things that don't matter. Share when you want to share and need to share!
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I don't think people fall neatly into two camps, and I frankly think it is rude to only be one or the other. It is also rude to be the kind of person who gives one word answers and makes social interactions feel like awkward job interviews. People with social graces will do a combination of asking questions and making affirmative statements, sharing and asking. Unfortunately, this is becoming more and more of a lost art, especially it seems in the DC area. COVID, WFH, screens have all made this worse. And unfortunately, a lot of people around here coddle and/or ignore their kids and fail to teach them the socializing skills that would make them pleasant company.[/quote]

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