Finally, i have started to say..."because that is what i wanted to do"..or "that is the way it is"..or if she says why?...i am tired to telling the story so i will say.."I do not know why?"...she looks at me funny...WHAT COULD I TELL HER WITHOUT INSULTING HER????? but it does bother me...
2007-04-10 12:45:12 · 5 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
When people have an annoying repetitive habit like that, I confront them when they are doing it and ask them why. Sometimes I might suggest an answer for them. Example: "Why do you need to ask 'why' after everything I say? Is it because you can't think of anything else to contribute to the conversation?" If the person doesn't realize they are doing it, this brings it to their attention and makes them ask themselves why they do what they do. If they do realize they are doing it, it helps them realize how annoying it is.
2007-04-10 12:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by julz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could do like psycho-analysts do, and re-phrase her own question back at her. Say, "I don't know. Why do you think that is?" And don't say it in a smart-aleck way...say it seriously, so that when she takes the time to think about it, she'll realize what a stupid question it is.
2007-04-10 12:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a female co-worker that behaves like that, and it bothers me a lot. Sorry, I don't have a solution for you because I totally have ignored her.
2007-04-10 12:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by itguru5354 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My five year old cousin does the same thing it drives me nuts
2007-04-10 12:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beat her at her own game........
2007-04-10 12:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by Ray T. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋