I get really annoyed with people who mumble! I often wish I could say to them, "Either speak up or don't speak at all!"
2007-07-30 03:37:00 · 13 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The only mumbler that frustrates me is my husband, because usually I need to know what he is saying. Anyone else, if they mumble and I can't make out what they are saying after asking them to repeat once, I just say OK whatever.
2007-07-30 03:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not the only one that gets irritated by mumbling. I can't stand it. Mainly because I'm slowly losing my hearing and I rely on lip reading to understand people. When attempting to understand a mumbler, I can neither hear them nor read their lips. It's aggravating.
2007-07-30 12:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by Avie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If that's the most trying thing in your life, consider yourself blessed. Here's a thought, some people have hearing problems and can't always hear the volume of their own voice. Next time learn some patience. Asking someone to repeat themself shouldn't put a damper on your day unless you're just a cranky person.
2007-07-30 13:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by dolce 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom mumbles on the phone. Actually, she talks fast and when she's brushing over part of the story that doesn't really matter, she lowers her voice and talks faster. Usually I just wait till she's done and then I say "WHAT? Slow down and speak up."
2007-07-30 11:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mumbling is annoying. I usually respond back by shouting, which is quiet common. I like to listen, and to think about what other people have to say.
If you want to be heard, don't mumble. I miss those grade school teachers who used to rap your knuckles with a ruler when you didn't speak clearly in class.
2007-07-30 10:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Unknowable 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No you are not the only one who is irritated by mumblers. I believe everyone is.
2007-07-30 10:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate it because it often makes me question my hearing capabilites. When someone mumbles I always wonder if there is something wrong with my ears.
2007-07-30 10:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by Angelina N 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh no kidding! My co-worker is like that. He'll tell me how to do something, and I'll have to say "What?" 10 times before I know what he's saying. Then he seems to think I'm an idiot or something cuz he doesn't think I understand what he's saying. That's cuz he doesn't speak clearly!
I'd love to just say something to him about it, but that will never happen.
2007-07-30 11:13:02 · answer #8 · answered by lookoutthewindow 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, your not but they are mumbling because they dont want you to hear what there really saying
2007-07-30 11:30:01 · answer #9 · answered by earl_emily 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, you're not. Speech standards have definitely disimproved in recent years. The influence of sloppy speech on TV?
2007-07-30 12:54:34 · answer #10 · answered by Caro 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋