Why do people who have only known you for 3 minutes ask you where you are from and need to know what side of town you live on? Never mind you haven't even invited them over so why would they even need to know? Why do bigots always have to put people in a box based on where they are from. And why do these same nosy people try to hide where they are from or avoid the question when asked themselves?
Should I in turn ask that person why they are an elitist segregationalist pig?
2006-10-05 15:19:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Because most of us are curious. If you don't like people asking you questions, stay at home and don't make any friends.
2006-10-05 15:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by Art The Wise 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Generally, that question (Where do you live? and/or What side of town are you from?) is being used as a "conversation starter," an "opening statement," an "ice breaker." When two people who have never met before find themselves thrust together -- for whatever reason: just introduced by a mutual friend; sitting next to each other in a bar; just met at a party -- the inclination is to find some sort of mutual topic of conversation in order for them to ease the awkwardness of the situation. No offense is intended.
In my day, the casual remark of "What's your sign?" would open up the conversation and allow the uneasiness to dissipate. Some other "ice breakers" that may have gone by the wayside are: What do you think of the weather?; How do you like those (insert name of sports team)?
So what is being used nowadays when teens are beginning conversations with someone they don't know? Is it something like: Who's your favorite singer?; Who's your favorite band?; Do you have an iPod?
Just curious to know the current trends...
2006-10-06 17:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by bundjean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, where do you live to have such thoughts?
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"Should I in turn ask that person why they are an elitist [segregationist] pig?"
No. It is too reactionary a response. For one, the person asking the question may just be making small talk, without having any judgments about where you live. Some questions are just innocent questions, ones with no hidden agenda behind them.
Also, why stoop to a bigoted person's level. Rise above them. Say, "I prefer not to tell you." If they ask you again, ask nicely, "Why is it important to you to know where I live? Please don't ask me again." Or tell them something bizarre that makes no sense whatsoever.
2006-10-05 15:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by Gin Martini 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small talk = making conversation. Can't always take it seriously.
Yeah, what's up with that?!
Normally, I just ask them back the exact same thing or better yet when they ask me some more, I'd say, "am I under interrogation?" that normally puts them off, lol.
2006-10-05 16:42:01 · answer #4 · answered by ViRg() 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People ask that question because its a way to make conversation with you. Its an "Ice Breaker" so to speak, as they say. I know that is why i like to ask people where they are from.
Personally even if other's lie about it The other person doesn't know (Though I never lie I know some people do) people don't like to give away where they are from.
2006-10-07 00:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people "judge" others to which side of the tracks you are from, unfortunately. Their perceptions of the area is "Status Quo".
Seems to be, if you are from the East side, it is considered a ghetto, and the West side, you are placed in another class. : (
2006-10-05 21:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's called small talk. It's simply small talk.... Something that is not relevant, but at the same time makes good conversation and if you happen to be from that area that leads to more coversation and a feelings of understanding.
2006-10-05 15:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by Eric O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, that's some nice town you live in! Nobody talks like that around here.
2006-10-05 15:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be just making conversation. But if they're really asking because they're snobs they aren't nice people and you shouldn't care what they think anyway.
2006-10-09 10:21:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well theres just one word to that Curiousness
dont answer that instead say
"you do know that saying curiosity killed the cat right coz u wuldnt be asking this then"
now that will give them the msg
2006-10-05 15:28:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋