how come when somebody asks a question other tends to answer?

Answer 1

We like closure and seek resolution.

Unanswered questions, like tasks undone, make us feel uneasy.

Answer 2

This natural tendency is due to the fact that we humans are social beings who thrive on the exchange of information (i.e., communication). This is manifested most severely in individuals who answer even when they are not being asked (attention defiency). The norm is, of course, responding to questions when being asked as this creates a sense of connection and affirmation of one's self existence. In other words, most people respond to questions, not so much as to help (pseudo-altruism), but more to declare that they exist: I answer questions therefore I think. I think therefore I am. In YahooAnswers, it reaffirms one's existence in an alter-reality (the Web).

Answer 3

Because people want to feel as though they are specialists and useful, or helping somebody.

Answer 4

It's an overwhelming thing. If we don't answer our heads may burst with the knowledge inside us.

Answer 5

If a question is really serious, i try to help this person. In another case, why not to laugh? :-)
I hope, others do the same!

Answer 6

coz, wen somebody's asked a question, not answerin is Bad Manners!!!

Answer 7

Because others like to impart what knowledge they (think) they have. Like me now. It makes them feel bigger and more important.

Answer 8

Well since you asked, we answer.

Answer 9

it is in our nature to share experiences.... think of everything that has happened to your life & think of everyone that you told.


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Answer 10

its communication.......and communication is the basis of human interaction.