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lendav_rott said:
So if someone asks you if they can borrow your gun, you think it's pointless to ask why they want to borrow your gun?
Responding with Why? to a binary question
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The discussion centers on the communication dynamics between Type A and Type B personalities, particularly in response to binary questions. Participants express frustration when asked "Why?" instead of receiving a straightforward answer. The consensus is that Type A individuals prefer direct information, while Type B individuals often seek discussion and context. This interaction highlights the complexities of human communication, where responses can reflect deeper relational dynamics and intentions.
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So if someone asks you if they can borrow your gun, you think it's pointless to ask why they want to borrow your gun?
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leroyjenkens said:
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Yeah, I do that, too.lisab said:I'm guilty of sometimes giving a binary answer to a question that was not intended to be binary.
Example: if someone asks me, "Do you want to go to Chicago or New York?", my answer would be an enthusiastic, "YES!"
Most people don't understand.
My favorite response to the question, "Is your new baby a boy or a girl"? - is "Yes."
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If I did have have a gun, I would simply say "no" , no reason to ask why they need a gun, not many things to choose between :Dleroyjenkens said:
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It irks me when people respond with "why?" - most of the time it doesn't matter. It is almost as bad as when people respond to yes or no questions with maybes. For example: "Are you hungry?" "I dunno, kinda".. THAT IS NO A DEFINITIVE ANSWER. My roomie is the king of answering questions like this. I hate people who cannot give straight answers to any question.
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lendav_rott said:
So you assume, possibly incorrectly, that they're going to kill someone or commit suicide.
"Can I borrow your gun?"
"No"
"Ok bye"
He goes and jumps off a building.
Or...
"Can I borrow your gun?"
"Why do you want to borrow my gun?"
"I want to kill myself"
"Let's go get you some help"
You both live happily ever after.
I hope you don't have any suicidal friends.
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If one has decided to commit suicide, god bless man. If they really want to die they will find ways other than a bullet in the head and if they Really want to die, no amount of comfort and nice words will change that. No, I don't have any suicidal friends, I appreciate the concern. Although I love the way you gave the other example, fortunately I don't have to deal with that, therefore it isn't my concern, since I don't have time enough to worry about such things and god forgive me, I don't really care.
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There is another question that I always answer with a question:
"Can you do me a favor?"
"What is it?"
:D
"Can you do me a favor?"
"What is it?"
:D