a more awe inspiring scenario to everything that you say).
2006-09-14 08:57:32 · 31 answers · asked by soleofsoul 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
DIG IN MAKE THEM GIVE DETAILS !
and then check them and give them the results
2006-09-14 08:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, those poor little "Me Too, Me Better" people. In their insecurity, they suck the life right out of a conversation.
Just don't get sucked into the scenario. When you say "I rode the bus and it got a flat in the middle of traffic," and they say, "Well, I rode the bus and all of the tires blew out at the same time and the bus caught on FIRE," just nod thoughtfully and say, "Oh," or "wow." Then change the topic.
If that doesn't work, move on to talk to someone else, politely. The thing is, M2's are so insecure. You can't stop them from doing it entirely, but you can, politely, not encourage them, and forgive them.
2006-09-14 16:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by peculiarpup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be sarcastic with them....
"oooooh interesting.....that must have been very traumatic for you.....I don't know how you delt with that......you're amazing...." Obviously in a sarcastic tone.
If that doesn't work.....come up with some outragous story that no one could possibly beat like how you were once attacked by a pack of wild mongooses while trecking through the himalyaian mountains in the dead of winter and had to eat your toe to survive....
Seriously, just try and be the better person. Try and think of it this way, maybe that person isn't trying to "one up you" maybe they're simply trying to relate to you in a way that they can understand. Some people really can't relate to anyone unless they have their own similar situation.
2006-09-14 16:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find that the annoying thing about these people is that everyone seems to go along with them......laughing away, asking them this and that.
First, I usually give them this look without words, "yeah, sure you did buddy." Women are good at that disgusted look.
Second, I usually just let them finish their rant, and then go, "ok, so like I was saying, last night......."
These people are used to being the center of attention and live for it.......simply take their power away. Easy enough.
2006-09-14 17:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by paintgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holli is right. Some of these people probably don't even know they are doing it, because they want to find a common ground with you. Like, maybe something you said reminded them of something that happened to them, and they just want to relate that way. Give them that, it won't hurt you. Maybe it's all a matter of perspective. However, if they are just over the top, just listen politely, and move on.
2006-09-14 16:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by catarina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say "Oh that is very interesting please tell me more." Most of the time I think people do that because they really don't know what to say in reply to other people's stories, so they talk about the thing they can relate to and that is themselves.
Ask "how did you feel" and "what is the area like" type of questions, and the it shows you as a good conversationalist in any situation! :)
2006-09-14 16:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by chickennosenshi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOME people always have to have better questions than everyone else - AND answers - sheez I don't know.
Take a deep breathe, feel (a bit) sorry for their sad, empty lives, be really really glad you've got a better one - and stab their hands with 3 forks, no it was 98 flamethrowers, no, six trillion cybermen eating poptarts - REALLY hot and burny ones..,no, yes, no
2006-09-14 16:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. Let consistent action match against verbal presentations to reveal the extent of similarities and differences. However, do try to analysis and understand the uppers in context to apply that to future encounters of similar circumstance and event, after fore thought.
2006-09-14 17:47:18 · answer #8 · answered by pax veritas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either with sarcasm if I know them: "So, why don't we talk about ***you*** some more after we talk about how awesome you are" or by not feeding them any of the compliments that they're fishing for. I prefer just smiling and not commenting on a thing. People do that one-upping crap out of insecurity.
Modesty, in my opinion, gets you SOOOOOO much further in any kind of relationship.
2006-09-14 16:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These type of people crack me up, don't they know everyone sees right through them? If it's a casual relationship try to small talk or avoid them. If it's a friend just content yourself to take everything they say with a grain of salt.
2006-09-14 23:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them straight out, especially in front of others...."Are you even capable of letting some one else have the spot light for one minute with out jumping in to upstage them? I can't even count how many times you've done this. Are you that insecure or what? Sheesh!"
I'm sure those around you that know him/her will acknowledge you with confirming laughter aimed at him/her.
Stand up for your self and don't let these self righteous chumps wipe their feet on you.
2006-09-14 16:08:45 · answer #11 · answered by joe b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋