I'm tired of guys talking to me about sports. I have two options, either pretend that I know what the hell they're talking about, and then when they ask me a question (whether I agree or disagree) look like a complete fool for saying something stupid. Or tell them straight up that I am not into sports, then I have to go into a long winded explanation as to why I don't like watching sports while they look at me like I am from another world.
It doesn't matter that they are out of shape couch potatoes while I am outgoing, active and fit who actually plays sports (just don't like watching them), they still think I'm like gay or something (even though I get more kitty cat then them....but that's another story)
I realize its a great ice breakers between guys, especially if you don't know em (ie:"guy one: awkward silence, guy two: more awkward silence, guy one: "how bout them yankees", guy two: " I like boston"... yata yata yata)
So what do you think I should do?
2007-01-09 14:47:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I understand your dilemma because I've been that way about sports all my life. Yes, I wrestled, boxed, swam, ran a dozen miles, played baseball and softball, but was never intrigued so much to watch it on TV.
I've never been into hunting and fishing as many good old boys are down in my neck of the woods--nor do I make apologies for it either.
A fellow standing behind me in a Wal-Mart checkout holding a bouquet of roses struck up a similar conversation. "You think Ohio will take Florida in this game Sunday?" he asked.
I grinned at him. "Don't know. I seldom watch sports on television; they don't have that much interest for me, but you've got a nice bunch of flowers there. For your wife?"
"Yes. I need to make peace with her."
"Flowers always are the right thing for the girls. You're doing the right thing."
And that was the extent of the conversation. I don't feel unmanly for not caring that much about sports. I served 20 years in the Army Airborne, rode with some Hell's Angels, and did other things not meant for this forum and I don't offer apologies to any men that I'm not into sports that much. Occasionaly, I get caught up in a Superbowl or the basketball high games, but that is seldom on my part.
Just play it by ear with the guys when they want to talk sports. Listen a lot and they'll like you.
2007-01-09 15:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-28 14:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's actually GREAT if a guy doesn't like sports. My husband doesn't care for sports at all. So I never have to worry about the tv being tied up with ball games for hours! That's one great thing about it. Where we live it's all about the Razorbacks! I am so tired of hearing about the Arkansas Razorbacks. The pastor of our church has even found ways to tie sports into the sermon. Ugh!
2007-01-09 15:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by americandream1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not necessary to give anyone a long winded explanation of anything you like or don't like to do. Simply tell folks that you aren't into watching sports on TV but you enjoy playing golf, handball, tennis, whatever. You could also explain that you have many other interests that don't allow you time to watch sports on TV.
2007-01-09 15:41:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to them about European Soccer Leagues. Mention Ajax v Rotterdam in the derby (pronouced daar-beee) that may decide who wins the Eredivise. Talk about how much of a savage Van Der Saar is.
That should buy you some silence or a change of subject.
2007-01-09 15:08:47 · answer #5 · answered by chris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with it. My boyfriend isn't a big sports fan. He only likes football. and the WWE...the rest he finds so boring. I'm the sports fan. And he wonders how i can sit there and watch hockey,baseball, basketball, ect. He tells me that he falls asleep trying to watch a game.
Honestly, it doesn't matter what they think, my boyfriend and his buddies find other things to talk about other than sports.
2007-01-09 15:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dont bother..
Everyone has his/her own taste..
Some one may love Cricket and some one Football and someone nothing at all...
I was into active sports.Cricket Football Basketball and Volleyball..And I used to play it to great heights.. But that was till 3 years back..
Today if anyone asks me..I would prefer to sit in my drawing room or study..and listen to some good music rather than playing or even watching some sport...
So chill mate..
Not to worry.. You are "YOU" and everyone cannot be the same....
All the Best...
2007-01-09 14:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by cupid 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Just say you are not a great sports fan, that is all.
And no, you are definitely not gay just because you are not into sports........and if you are a gay, so what?
You have other hobbies or interests and that is your own right to have!!! No one, and absolutely no one, has the right to refuse you your own interests (within the law)........
2007-01-09 15:07:23 · answer #8 · answered by winterlotus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't like sports, nor does my brother and neither does my best bud. I'm gay and they're both straight. It has nothing to do with who you sleep with. There are plenty of other things for guys to talk about:
Girls
Cars
Music
Movies
Politics
War
Money
Religion
Dogs
Art
etc, etc
2007-01-09 15:17:42 · answer #9 · answered by mabster60 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You just say you never really got into it.
Baseball is slow (What time is it? The seventh inning?!), basketball seems to be endless free throws, hockey is a fight waiting for a game to break out and football is just too complicated.
2007-01-09 15:25:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋