Why do people tell you when they are speechless?
2006-07-21 00:59:01 · 9 answers · asked by teashy 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
it that the same as saying "I don't know what to say?" which is saying something. or "I refuse to respond to such a question" which is a response to that question.
2006-07-21 01:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by tkdeity 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So that you don't think that they're not reacting to your news or surprise, but to convey that they haven't yet "formulated" a proper response. It is a polite thing to say when you don't yet know how to respond.
2006-07-21 13:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by livysmom27 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are stalling for time until they can think of something relevant to say
2006-07-21 08:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by loligo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have no other words to say
2006-07-21 08:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by Shalako 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they still want to say something, even though they have nothing of value to say.
2006-07-21 08:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by why 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look into there eyes that says it all
2006-07-21 08:03:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to let you know they can't say anymore
2006-07-21 08:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by Deb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmmm.....
what did you ask...? i didn't get.
2006-07-21 08:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by NO-HISTORY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they usually go "WHAT????????!!!!!!!?????????????"
2006-07-21 08:02:16 · answer #9 · answered by ioa_3000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋