Example: In my circle of friends, there is a good guy friend who always answers a serious question with a question. He is an educated person, and has a qreat sense of humor, but we all wish for once that he would just give a straight answer (like the rest of us do). His question to the orginal question leads to more scenarios to ponder, everone just rolls their eyes and the look on their face clearly shows:... here he goes again! We just feel that we always get side tracked by his behavior. No matter in what tone or manner we ask him to just answer the question, he laughs and asks the question again, or another one.
Do you think this is a true case of narcissism, or his own fear of giving the wrong answer or advice? Maybe he just wants each person to figure out their solutions to their own problems?
Please, some fresh insights on this type of behavior would be appreciated.
Thanks !
2007-11-27 11:03:53 · 12 answers · asked by Mama Mia 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, The Socratic Method.......
Also, please note the "Do you think....etc,etc,....." part of my question.
2007-11-27 12:01:34 · update #1
For crying out loud, Shingji!
You sound just like him....LOL
2007-11-28 09:44:21 · update #2
Again, I'm torn between two answers!
Thumbs up to all that answered-Thank you.
I started out with a serious Q, but somehow I realized that life is too short to be serious about "the little stuff", so I'm just going to laugh it off.
2007-11-29 00:59:45 · update #3
Does he exhibit other characteristics of true narcissism?
Does his sense of humor reveal his sense of intellect?
Does he have a habit of giving incorrect answers or poor advice?
Does his line of questions as answers help you to find the answers within yourself?
Am I simply being annoying, or has this helped you at all?
2007-11-27 16:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by Shinji 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Answering a question with another question is just the Socratic method. I quite like it since it often leads to a person answering their own question.
Like if you ask me something then I ask you something in response it makes you look at your own question in a new way, often leading to you figuring out the answer yourself.
If the person isn't good at being Socratic, though, it could get really annoying.
2007-11-27 11:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by Meana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like this guy really enjoys the games he's playing with you all and as long as you keep playing along the games will continue. You say he has a great sense of humor so why not test it and put you and your other friends heads together and you all pull the same strings on him that he's pulling on you...:)
2007-11-27 14:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by charlesdclimer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It drives me nuts. The worst is "what do you mean?" This really drives me crazy when you said exactly what you meant. Try not asking him any questions for a while. Then he will be kind of left out and just have to watch and listen. If he asks, tell him why again. He might listen more if you are not going to ask him questions anymore.
2007-11-27 11:25:30 · answer #4 · answered by kim h 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I reply first, and if the answering makes me suppose or makes my day, then I'll famous person. I recognise...it is choosy of me, sorry. o.o But this fashion I emerge as pointing my fanatics and contacts to the *well stuff* you already know? ^__^ Or a minimum of I attempt to. But have a celebrity besides only for being sufferer and information. ^_^
2016-09-05 15:47:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to do that..Because for simple fact people do not explain there Question.and you are left with ? marks
meaning I don't bother no more..If it does not make sense.Or grammer issues LOL-
I do give good answers and choose best answer but there is this thing I have..I give my own wisdom adivce for FREE!
and the least they can do is explain there point correctly.To give them a good answer..So I can get BEST answer is a two way street.
But that is just me I think to much .
Iza
2007-11-27 11:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is highly irritating to me and yet still, a very bad habit of my own. No clue, as to why people do it though.
2007-11-27 17:30:13 · answer #7 · answered by HotSteel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most certain, but not when someone is stealing my points. By the way, how old are you? Are you a teen?
2007-11-27 11:57:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i a have a friend in my circle of friends that does it on purpose... it is SO annoying!
2007-11-27 11:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by Veronica's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean?
2007-11-27 11:07:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋