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Irritated when someone talks just for the sake of talking
Am I the only person who is irritated when people talk just to be talking?
For example, I go on a trip with someone, a four hour drive, is it really necessary to talk every minute the entire time? I actually was riding with someone who would read billboards and road signs out loud and when I asked why she said just to be talking.
This drives me crazy. I don't see what's so wrong about being together in silence. I'm not saying we should never talk, but can't there be a middle ground where the conversations you have are intelligent and pertinent. If I don't have something to say I'm not going to sit there and rack my brain to think of something to talk about just to have noise.
And when it comes to stupid questions I'm finding it harder and harder not to give the sarcastic response my inner voice gives me. Another example, I'm on a date, I order lasagna, he asks "do you like lasagna?" Inner voice is screaming "no I hate it, I just order it every time because I've been bad and I want to punish myself!!!"
So, is it normal to be irritated by unnecessary chatter?
For example, I go on a trip with someone, a four hour drive, is it really necessary to talk every minute the entire time? I actually was riding with someone who would read billboards and road signs out loud and when I asked why she said just to be talking.
This drives me crazy. I don't see what's so wrong about being together in silence. I'm not saying we should never talk, but can't there be a middle ground where the conversations you have are intelligent and pertinent. If I don't have something to say I'm not going to sit there and rack my brain to think of something to talk about just to have noise.
And when it comes to stupid questions I'm finding it harder and harder not to give the sarcastic response my inner voice gives me. Another example, I'm on a date, I order lasagna, he asks "do you like lasagna?" Inner voice is screaming "no I hate it, I just order it every time because I've been bad and I want to punish myself!!!"
So, is it normal to be irritated by unnecessary chatter?
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Comments (9)
sandmansgirl (24120)
Well, it certainly seems normal to me. I have the same problem. Can't stand it when someone is just rambling on and on....totally pisses me off and makes me want to slap the snot right out of them! And another thing....if I'm sitting in a room just resting, trying to meditate, taking a long hot bath, reading a book, or whatever, and someone comes in and turns on the TV or the radio, it annoys the shit out of me! If I wanted the freaking noise I would have turned the damm thing on myself! They need to have some common courtesy and ask me if I mind if you turn it on, you know what I mean?? Damn inconsiderate people!!
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SMARTIE_JR (24360)
HAHA THIS WAS SO FUNNY! BUT YEAH, THE PEOPLE WHO TALK JUST FOR THE HELL OF IT REALLY ANNOY ME. TIME TO START USING YOUR FISTS
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Chooseyourweapon (24449)
Just pretend to fall asleep when people are talking too much.
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hotchickie81 (24721)
totally normal! Though I must admit I find silence awkward...
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Ollieo (19003)
There is such a thing as companionable silence. And people can be gently told that. But lighten up on people who are just trying to make conversation. That's just rude.
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Chill_Pill (25078)
Some people just can't sit in silence comfortably. It can get annoying but just look at it as a nervous reaction. I get irritated by it too because I'm shy and normally introverted myself. I agree that it's normal to dislike this but just try to have patience. Good Luck~
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Dilbert (25380)
I find it normal. Some people just need to fill the silence with words, but we might not be in the mood for listening to them.
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pyrrhicvictory (27179)
I agree. People need to learn to quit being afraid of silence.
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Kitsunechan (29818)
@: hotchickie81
i hate people talking, and i love silence. it helps me space out without someone's idiocy getting shoved in my head.
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