Don't you get annoyed when someone tells you something and then says "In other words-" and tells you it all over again? I may scream.
2007-02-09 08:00:47 · 14 answers · asked by poppy vox 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's actually an effective tool used when two people may have different opinions about something.
It ensures that each person's viewpoint is being understood by the other person.
2007-02-09 08:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by Ted 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't say anything and let them keep going. I play a game to see how often I can get someone to repeat what they just said but in a different way, or using a slightly different analogy, before I completely lose it.
In fact looking slightly annoyed can be misinterpreted as confusion and that will get another couple of versions on occasion.
Worked with a guy who explained something very simple to me nine times in a row before I could take no more and exploded in a torrent of expletives. He is the record holder.
2007-02-09 10:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by southern_comfort_and_lemonade 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can't help it: it is Corpora-speak...called 'active listening', it is encouraged in offices (particularly practiced among management) - a way of saying 'I hear you, am concerned, and want to help'. More info: http://www.analytictech.com/mb119/reflecti.htm
And yes, I think it sucks, too. Whenever someone does that, it raises my blood pressure.
Another Corpora-speak technique I hate: 'So, to make sure we are all on the same page..." ARGH!
2007-02-09 08:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's annoying. especially when they haven't listened to a word you have said and say something completely different!!!
2007-02-09 10:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get like soooooooooo annoyed, like SHUT UP!!!! You already said that!!!! Don't need to hear it twice, especially when it is something you're not interested in or someone you hate is the one talking.....
2007-02-09 08:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by andrea 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Poppy, most definately so, but I have to say I have probably done it myself and I recon that I have never met you, but on the off chance I have and have said it to you....I'm Sorry
2007-02-09 13:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by donk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very annoying, I hate when people do that
2007-02-09 08:08:18 · answer #7 · answered by Baps . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.... did you give them any verbal/nonverbal signals to indicate you fully understood?
A nod, an "ahh" etc.
Sometimes people by think that they didn't explain it good enough.
2007-02-09 10:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by Some Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes they do it to make sure they understand u. i think psychiatrists do it, and for good reason. in a business world it seems a bit much
2007-02-09 08:06:30 · answer #9 · answered by Jim G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its away to either avoid the subject or give them more time to come up with an answer.... that would make me mad too.
2007-02-09 08:04:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋