Anonymous
09/05/2016 18:00
Subject: Re:People who just ask questions nonstop. Omg!
She is trying to have a conversation but lacking much in the social skill department that degrades to simple questions that can be answered in five words or less.
Anonymous
09/05/2016 16:32
Subject: Re:People who just ask questions nonstop. Omg!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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!"
+1
+1
Anonymous
09/05/2016 16:29
Subject: Re:People who just ask questions nonstop. Omg!
Anonymous wrote: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!"
+1
Anonymous
09/05/2016 15:54
Subject: Re:People who just ask questions nonstop. Omg!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I sometimes am forced to keep asking questions when talking to someone who isn't a good conversationalist. They don't seem to understand I'm trying to keep the conversation going. Perhaps you should try engaging with your MIL and adding to the conversation so she doesn't have to keep asking mundane questions.
Are you my BIL? You do not need to keep a conversation going nonstop. Lulls are ok. Some people like a moment to think.
No. I'm well aware that I don't need to keep a conversation going nonstop and lulls are okay. But some people are so horrible at holding conversations that one has to go with asking questions. Usually the person you're speaking with is self centered and doesn't ask questions in return or know how the flow of a conversation should go.
Then maybe just stop talking to them and go read a book, or take a walk. Or take the hint.
Sometimes you're forced to talk to someone like at a dinner party or social event. Clearly I wouldn't choose to stay and talk to someone like this if going on a walk or doing anything else were an option.
Anonymous
09/05/2016 15:43
Subject: Re:People who just ask questions nonstop. Omg!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I sometimes am forced to keep asking questions when talking to someone who isn't a good conversationalist. They don't seem to understand I'm trying to keep the conversation going. Perhaps you should try engaging with your MIL and adding to the conversation so she doesn't have to keep asking mundane questions.
Are you my BIL? You do not need to keep a conversation going nonstop. Lulls are ok. Some people like a moment to think.
No. I'm well aware that I don't need to keep a conversation going nonstop and lulls are okay. But some people are so horrible at holding conversations that one has to go with asking questions. Usually the person you're speaking with is self centered and doesn't ask questions in return or know how the flow of a conversation should go.
Then maybe just stop talking to them and go read a book, or take a walk. Or take the hint.