when people go on and on about being busy - I pretty much take it as rejection. I figure that they will either make me a part of their busy life or they will tell me how busy they are. Am I right about this?
2007-09-29 16:42:47 · 10 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I have a better chance in maintaining a friendshp with a guy that's a CEO or something than I do most people because they know how to manage their time. I've maintained a friendship with one of the leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention and I don't know anyone with more demands on their time. so you can see, I dont buy the busy thing.
2007-09-29 16:59:40 · update #1
Not necessarily.
2007-09-29 16:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are pretty much right.
I have heard that excuse myself and I have said it myself too.
Bottom line...........people CAN get very busy indeed but if some people matter in your life : sending a quick note like " hi , hope your days is OK " etc...which takes approximately 3 seconds.......is nice and nobody is too busy to just take a few seconds to remind somebody else that they think about you; how busy they are.
So "am busy" for me becomes very invalid when you hear nothing at all : it is just an excuse. Let's face it.
Nobody is too busy to just say "Hi and just a few words"..and nothing else needed. Just to remind you that you are still in their thoughts and care about you.
Am with you on that one..although a simple "hi and have to go because blah blah" is not sufficient for some..gets draining.
Yeah..I see it as a sign of rejection too.
Good lord ! I can brush my teeth whilst answering some emails very quickly and just say "hi..sorry ..have to go" but am indicating am still present.
Just takes 3 seconds to let some people know that they are still there. even though at times you really have nothing to say but want the connection still.
2007-09-29 23:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel the same as you about it and i know i have used the busy excuse myself. truth is i WAS busy but if i had really wanted to be a friend to that person and genuinely wanted to spend time with them i would have found the time. we all lead busy lives but there should be time for people we care about. this doesn't mean that a person doesn't LIKE you but it may mean that they aren't so interested in you being a big part of there life.
2007-09-30 02:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by None 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your CEO friend might be good at time management, but might also be good at delegating. Everyday people can get very busy, working, raising a family or being in a relationship,etc
2007-10-03 22:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by Sophiesmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people really are busy. I work 50 hours a week, go to college, and am trying to raise a baby, and have a boyfriend. I really am busy!
2007-09-29 23:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by T D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep
2007-09-29 23:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by sundsqk321@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound paranoid, defensive and insecure. If you came asking me to hang out, I'd probably be "busy" too.
2007-09-30 02:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree!!! I am NEVER too busy to talk to someone I WANT to talk with!! There are few emergency situations, but those are FEW and not weekly!!
2007-09-29 23:46:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait to be told,you need Palmolive Gold,
2007-09-29 23:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by siaosi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-09-29 23:54:28 · answer #10 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋