2007-12-27 05:01:54 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I never think of it as important at all, but during normal conversation, sans debate, I always tend to have to be the one that says 'bye' last. I'll keep going til they stop responding, I think I'm trying to be polite, but... I don't know.
2007-12-27 07:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by u_fas_n8me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, in arguments, I'm generally much happier to let other people have the last word, because it lets them think they "won", thus ending the fight. I'm the type that will eventually just shut down and get silent when I feel like a fight isn't going anywhere or helping anything.
In a regular conversation, it doesn't matter. The only thing that bothers me is when I ask people questions to keep the talk rolling, and they answer with one word, and look around boredly. Very rude.
2007-12-27 13:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by Snacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I have been married 36 years. A long time ago we cam to an agreement. I always get the last word in ANY disagreement.
That word is DEAR. It was also agreed upon that the only acceptable words preceeding the word DEAR are Yes, You are correct, and How could I have been so foolish as to disagree with you.
If I follow the word DEAR with any other statement or word, that is then the beginning of the next disagreement.
2007-12-27 13:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by ivanjercenov 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not important at all to have the last word. It is very important to have the word that is most meaningful. That is the one which is usually remembered and which adds strength to the person who uttered it.
2007-12-27 13:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely have to have the last word it makes me feel like i was in charge of the whole conversation i can't stand it when someone tries to say case closed that's when i really lose it in my mind i'm the only one that can say that
2007-12-27 14:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by Latiyah S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to go nuts if I did not have the last word especially when I fought with somebody. I used to think I will win the argument as long as I say the last word - this is how arguments go on and on and on and on....
Now I just don't care anymore - too tiring.
They say older-wiser.
2007-12-27 13:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Others seem to think that I think it is important that I get the last word.
You do see what I mean.
They keep saying something more that requires a reply.
And as I am a gentleman, I reply.
You See?
It would be rude of me not too!
Then I would be accused of ungentlemanly conduct.
I would not be able to bear such a stain on my escutcheon.
2007-12-27 13:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by scrambulls 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If there is a good possibility i am wrong i will admit fault and shut up. However if i know I'm right and someone just will not give it up, i will make sure i get the last word. It is juvenile but hey, i hate to be told I'm wrong.
2007-12-27 13:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not so much in a conversation but it's important in an argument. =] x
2007-12-27 13:21:51 · answer #9 · answered by PlainPinkTee13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting the last word in never resolves a disagreement. Say what you mean & leave it at that. When the other person finds out that you were right they will respect you for it. If they find out they were right, you will not look so foolish.
2007-12-27 13:29:08 · answer #10 · answered by Danny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋