why do people always complain about the weather?

Question

in winter people complain that's it's too cold and wish for the summer. in the summer, they wish it was colder.. if you could control the weather, what kinda weather would be right for you?

i love freezing conditions, the colder the better..

Answer 1

We would have nothing to talk about .
Its the first thing you say to someone at the bus stop or when you are just making up random conversation.

Answer 2

Hello,
You've raised a very interesting question. Of course, in English society (and it's derivative cultures: the USA, Canada and Australia), confining oneself to remarks on the weather allowed one to fulfill the obligations of polite society, i.e., you weren't ignoring the person in your presence even though you might not have had anyhing to say.

Here, speech acts as a sort of social grooming. It takes the place of picking gnats (and other potential delicacies) out of our neighbour's hair.

It's an immediate way in which to gain agreement: "Oh my goodness, isn't it hot today?" "It sure is." Immediate social cohesion. [A small identity note here: a Canadian always asks about the weather; an American stataes a fact about the weather, so while the initial cultural platform of how to approach your neighbour is a bit different, i.e., Canadians more openly solicit agreement, the end result is the same]

You can also see biophysical expressions of rootedness very early in conversations about the weather: "This is the hottest summer we've ever had here in Mayberry." This person has just let you know where they belong, where his/her roots are, and that they have an intimate knowledge of the area's characteristics and it's history.

In my opinion, complaining about the weather links biological and social realities within a given community. On a strictly physical level, although as mammals we have a fairly wide environmental temperature range which we are able to tolerate, when we are expected socially to be engaged in some activity that we would prefer not to be doing because we're freezing our butts off or sweating all over the place, it's a clever short cut key to let the other person know that you are suffering some form of distress. "This heat is killing me." "I hear you." Again, immediate social cohesion, and this time round, very probably mutual sympathy, as well.

Although much work has been done in the past on climate conditions and various cultural attributes, including the probability of developing democracy, not much has been done on "complaining about the weather" and political systems (the utopian group of American Weathermen is the exception that proves the rule). I have been thinking about this for some time and I think there is a clear correlation to be described.

Here, I make a quick note only: I think that people who are politically beleagured will complain significantly more than people who are in control of their own political destinies.

It makes sense at the macro-social level for everyone to complain about the weather all the time. When, in reality, this is merely a sub-text for complaining about the political situation. And, the individual's sense of powerlessness.

On a personal note, I like 7-10C, bracing weather, a cold high pressure system, apple-eating weather, mitten-weather, sharp high wind, crisp sounds; when everything is active it gives me a reason to move.

Alex

Answer 3

People always have to have something to complain about. I like 70 - 75 degrees with a light breeze, I especially like early morning and late evening after a very hot day. However I live in Scotland so I am used to all sorts of weather which I tend to take in my stride, although it can sometimes get a little depressing when it rains for days on end.

Answer 4

Because as if you didn't know, we are in the grip of a heatwave. Sod that for a game of soldiers! I am a wintertime man. I just love donning my long overcoat, scarf and Russian-style furry hat, and venturing out into the sub-zero night air off down the pub for a pint and a large scotch by the fire. But then again, in summertime, nothing beats a nice cold drink in a riverside pub, sat outside with only the sound of running water. Because of our changeable climate here in good old Blighty, it's possible to do both (at the respective times of year). But overall, I much prefer Autumn Winter, and early Spring. Can't stand it when it's hot and humid. In Summer, it's better when temperatures are in the low to mid seventies, and dry.

Answer 5

I'm glad somebody else has noticed the whinging.
I like hot days with a cool breeze, warm autumn days and freezing cold clear days in the winter with the sun shining brightly. Basically as long as the sun is out I don't mind what the temperature is. I hate wind and rain.

Answer 6

People complain about the weather and everything else in their lives...I do (except for weather). The weather is just something they have in common with the Joe Shmoe on the side of the street.

I like it hot with a little breeze and near water if possible.

Answer 7

Sunny, Cristal clear blue sky, a smooth breeze, 80 degrees F.
That's my kind of weather but like anything you would get tired of it.
Every body needs something to complain about I guess.
Besides nobody is every totally happy we never seem to be satisfied. What a shame but that life.
I can't wait to get out

Answer 8

We are never happy with what we have, it's human nature. I like the Autumn best, then Spring, then Winter and Summer last. I hate to be too hot.

Answer 9

I agree with u.
Man....how can u forget a hot bathe with your g/f in a winter night.lol.
I like winter too man.And I would want the same thing if I could control the weather.

Answer 10

I like 60 degree weather, maybe a bit lower. Fall has the best weather.

Answer 11

Im a winter person ,,,because when cold you can put layers on light a fire ect and if you die from cold its ok cause you fall in to a deep sleep and die in your sleep

but when its hot you can only take so much off ,,cant get comfortble and if you die of heat exhaustion you have heart attacks and fits ect