2007-08-11 02:20:13 · 16 answers · asked by × 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Weak and stupid...laughter at something you think is serious can hurt like needles against skin.
2007-08-11 02:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by waddlin' along 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I delivered that warning in a non joking way; I feel that either they do not believe I am capable of following up on my warning or they have no respect for me... or I feel they are just idiots, plain and simple. Most of the time they just are idiots...
2007-08-11 09:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the few problems I have never had. That's because when I am serious. My demeanor changes. I look them directly in the eye. I slow the tone of any previous conversation, and if I still Have doubts that they are not hearing me, I say "I am not joking". Remember also, that sometimes when people want to ignore what you say, they will pretend to you, that they think you are teasing. Especially guys. It is a passive aggressive threat.
2007-08-11 09:42:32 · answer #3 · answered by nutsfornouveau 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually make sure they know I am not joking straight away. At my work I am a lead person, so I have to let people know where they stand right from the get go.
2007-08-11 09:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by penelopejanepitstop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Annoying! I warned someone one cold winter, "Don't slide down the hill! It's too slippery!" But, instead of listening to me, he slid down, flipped over, flew across the air, and smacked right into someone's car. I yelled at him, "What did I tell you dumbass!"
2007-08-11 09:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by Carter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's irritating.when you warn someone,it generally means you really don't want to take drastic measures,when someone treats that as a joke,you see that you really have little other choice...
2007-08-11 09:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by backlashwarrior 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well usually it's my kids who don't take my warnings seriously, so it pisses me off - they find that even funnier ;)
2007-08-11 09:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by Trish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhat insulted.
2007-08-11 09:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by Miss T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would give them another warning with a harder tone
2007-08-11 09:24:20 · answer #9 · answered by Mag 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could get frustrating....but as far as warning them , i did my part!! let them take it how they want!
2007-08-11 09:27:14 · answer #10 · answered by New York Chic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋