like your gonna say "no" and even if you did say no, they just asked you something.
2007-07-25 17:54:13 · 26 answers · asked by dee_the_genius 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Because MOST of the time they are planning to ask you a question that they think MIGHT offend you. Then once you have given them permission they feel that you won't be able to be upset about it. That way it eases their conscience.
My answer to some one who asks that is that it depends upon if they really want an answer or if they are just trying to make some sort of STATEMENT. In other words..you might ask a question that offends me and if that's what you think, then don't ask.
2007-07-25 18:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by DIAL 911 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ha ! My hubby always asks me why people do that. Crazy thing is I know I have said that a time or two and have no clue why. People should just go ahead and ask I mean chances are the person will listen or at least I hope they will.
2007-07-25 18:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're just trying to prepare the other person for what they are going to ask.
2007-07-25 18:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by Death.Note.fan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means someone wants to be/appear polite enough to ask if they can get something out of you (advice, help, information)...so to speak.
2007-07-25 18:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To prepare you for the put down.
2007-07-25 17:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by Mo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To be polite and see if you have the time to answer them patiently.
2007-07-25 17:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by pARTy MAJOR 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's one of the horrors of life.
2007-07-25 17:56:19 · answer #7 · answered by Clever_Cat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it's like just ask already!! lol
2007-07-25 17:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by ☮Witty Sarcasm♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe their just trying to be polite
2007-07-25 17:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by Dragon Slayer™ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because they don't have a good understanding of the English language..
2007-07-25 17:56:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋