i am getting hungry
you are getting hungry?
yeah i haven't eaten all day
you haven't eaten all day?
2006-11-13 07:08:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
In terms of your example, no. However, it is encouraged in any class on listening or communication skills that you occassionally rephrase what the person last said as a question, to show that you are listening to what they said and to give them the chance to clarify if there is any misunderstanding. It shouldn't be that you are restating each and every thing the person says as a question, or an exact restatement of what they have said, as this can become repetitive and can be very annoying.
2006-11-14 03:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no....
summing up what some-one has said and putting it into a question to make sure you understand the person is a good conversational tool....
example:
i went shopping for x-mas gifts today...i bought for my sister and my cousin...i got some great bargains...i still have some gifts to buy...
so you're not quite done with your shopping?
however just parroting a person would probably be annoying and seem rude...
example:
i bought my sister a x-mas gift
you bought your sister a xmas gift?
is there an echo in here?
2006-11-13 15:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, is it a good conversation skill?
2006-11-13 15:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by pastor of muppets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. That drives me nuts.
2006-11-13 16:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋