2006-09-08 12:02:39 · 39 answers · asked by Shannon T 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I don't think people are trying to be rude - unless they say it in a condescending tone.
2006-09-08 12:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are trying to be rude, But No at the same time becuase they do really want to change the subject especially if the subject is something they do not want to talk about.
2006-09-08 12:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you say when you want to make a quick transition to a different subject? I usually hear the person say, "Anyway, blah, blah...etc" when both of us have nothing more to say on the current topic and then we just move on. You sound like you're insulted about it and maybe you need to ask yourself why. If you are hearing it too often when talking to someone, maybe you don't realize you are talking too much or you've caught them at a time when they're in a hurry.
2006-09-08 12:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by HisChamp1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an indication that they are uncomfortable with the subject and would like to talk about something else. Most people aren't confrontational and would rather change the subject than get into an argument.
2006-09-08 12:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by jtj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it should be anyway without the s but it is a way of changing subjects. If you want to stay on the current subject politely tell them you need to finish your thoughts on the current subject.
2006-09-08 12:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, just ran out of things to say about the subject. Anyways, lets move on to something else.
Not rude at all.
2006-09-08 12:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by elguzano1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say anyways at times because I feel the conversation is getting boring or the person talking is not making much sense.It is my way of hinting to change the subject in a nice way .
2006-09-08 12:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People say "Anyways or Anyway" to change the subject they are not comfortable talking about. Its called using your Manners, Something the younger generation are growing up not using today
2006-09-08 12:09:19 · answer #8 · answered by Andy b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you ever think that YOU might be the person being rude for wanting to continue in a conversation that makes the other peson uncomfortable??? this MIGHT be why they want to change the subject. or maybe they're just bored with the conversation and don't know how else to go from one topic to another???
Do you have any other suggestions or words that can be used instead of "Anyways?" If so, please enlighten me.
2006-09-08 12:08:41 · answer #9 · answered by one_sera_phim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are just trying to change the subject in a nice way because they dont want to be rude
2006-09-08 12:05:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anthony O 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not trying to be rude. Its just that its a transition word from a subject to another
2006-09-08 12:04:29 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋