I know a person who insists on telling everyone about his running exploits...there's not a day goes by in which he doesn't insert into a conversation how many miles he ran, which marathon he recently completed (or will complete)...on top of this, he's not the world's greatest physical specimen, so the talk gets old.
I stay in shape, but I don't feel the need to tell the world how many minutes on the cardio machine I did.
Does anyone else find this annoying?
2006-08-18 02:17:33 · 17 answers · asked by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Its definitely annoying. Conversation is give-and-take, and its obnoxious when people want to talk about themselves all the time. We should all practice being a good listener too...
2006-08-18 05:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by J.S. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quite annoying.
Sounds like he's insecure and needs some ego petting. Especially if he's not in great shape...maybe he just wants people to know he's trying.
Can find a graceful way to head it off. Ask him first "did you work out this morning?" Or maybe say something supportive back to him like "good work, keep it up." Something that acknowledges him enough so that maybe he'll get the emotional fulfillment that he's seemingly seeking. If you keep doing that maybe he'll finally get over needing to boast about it. Sucks to have to be someone's personal cheerleader though. But if you want it to stop, it's worth trying.
2006-08-18 09:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by stimply 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he runs his mouth more than his legs.
Just gently tell him that he is being repetitive and that each day's run isn't any different than from any day. Ask him not to mention it in detail unless there is actually something worth mentioning. You can try reminding him that not everyone shares in his interest as much as he does... but be sure to at least take a slight interest once in a while. "Hey, how'd you do in the marathon last week?"
2006-08-18 09:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by kenny_the_bomb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it very annoying.
It has been my experiance that people that talk alot about stuff as trivial as this have one of two things in mind. Either they are trying to make themselves seem better than they are, or they really enjoy irritating you.
For example, I've known guys that always talk about sex. How much they've had, how many girls they've been with, etc. In reality, they are trying to make themselves look like some sort of stud that girl fawn over, when in fact most of their exploits are probably done in the bathroom alone.
As for irritating, my brother is a fitness nut. And he loves to bring up the long hours of working out and the miles he ran simply because he likes to see my reaction to it.
So my guess is that this guy that always goes on about his running is either trying to get a rise out of you, or is trying to make you think he is much more fit than he really is.
2006-08-18 09:28:34 · answer #4 · answered by Erick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In my experience, people that talk like that are talking out of their butt. They tell the stories to hide their insecurities. You can either find a way to boost their self esteem or go running with them. Make them show you how well they really do run. Or you can start having the same conversation with them everyday. Tell the same story everyday.
2006-08-18 10:27:34 · answer #5 · answered by ~*~*~*Jenny Anne~*~*~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound annoying. I would just ignore when he said this or speak up and tell him that he's already talking about running five million times before and that its getting old, but not in a completely harsh way.
2006-08-18 09:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by lisa.ramirez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from him if you can`t take it anymore. If this is impossible, try to limit your conversation to as minimum as possible. I`m sure he`ll get the hint.
If all else fails, have an iPod handy always. That way, if he starts at it again, play your favorite songs and relax!
2006-08-18 09:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by Joy RP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANY kind of conversation in excess can be annoying. In order to correct this, you can always change topics when he starts to boast, but for this you need to know how to transition smoothly from working out to say, movies. After a while it'll be easy for you!!
2006-08-18 09:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by Kookoo Bananas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could get irritating, but people usually love nothing more than to talk about themselves, and what they like doing. You could just politely inform him that you cannot really muster up much interest in his running activities, especially since it's all repetitive. Don't expect him to be too pleased with you for your honesty, though...
2006-08-18 09:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's annoying.
One way you might deal with this - reply "How interesting," and go on to something else immediately, work or another topic. If he pursues in this vein, you can say "how interesting" in a tone of voice that clearly implies that it is not. This should get your message across.
2006-08-18 11:34:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋