2006-10-09 10:39:25 · 25 answers · asked by D900 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
its a pain in the **** my fella does it constanly
2006-10-09 21:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a defence mechanism. If they aren't quick witted enough, this gives them time (if even a couple seconds) to collect trheri thoughts and give a more appropriate answer versus what they would have blurted out in the first place.
2006-10-09 17:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by boredperv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god I do this all the time- it drives my husband mad!- I think I say "what" whilst trying to think about the question asked the first time so there is not a pause- unfortunately we usually just end up arguing about me saying What -so the question was irrelevant after all!!
2006-10-09 17:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gives them extra time to think of an answer to the question, If the question is one regarding knowledge or an to think up of an excuse if the question is in regards to something they have done and should not have done, if you get my meaning!
2006-10-09 17:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by Welshchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habit
2006-10-09 17:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on context. Anything from a conversational gambit to a warning. Be insulting to someone and their " what " speaks volumes.
2006-10-09 18:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only do that if i need to lie....it gives me more time to think of an excuse while they repeat the question. Otherwise I ask "what?" if I don't hear the question...
2006-10-09 17:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because using the word "Pardon" has gone out of favour.
2006-10-09 17:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by ragingmk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. To give themselves more time to think about what has been said
2. To give you a chance to rethink what you just said
2006-10-09 17:41:08 · answer #9 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because what was said may be so unexpected that they think that they may not have heard correctly.
2006-10-09 17:44:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its their way of letting you know that theyre ready to listen to your question or ignore it some more.
2006-10-09 17:48:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋