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gr33ndaygirlloverforever
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December 31, 2008
Hello ppl gaia!

I know I usually write about something about love or something pertaining to it, but this particular topic can go to friends too...but does it bug you when you are talking to someone and you are having a great conversation, and you are into it then the person goes what? hmm? I wasn't paying attention, then they start talking about something else that they are doing...like watching tv, playing videogames or something. I mean, you called or I called you to talk and you can do some other things while I'm talking, but don't ignore me and pretend that I'm not on the phone. And then you don't want to sound like a jerk by saying: "Hey! I'm talking to you, now pay attention to me when I'm talking to you!" So, you just go uh-huh, sure.... then you try to start up the conversation again, then they just do that again and again, and so on...My question for you: When is it a good time just to tell the person shut up and pay attention to our conversation....


~"When some people talk to me, I can hardly wait for them to shut up. Like shut up, you're a moron, I have nothing to say to you." ~Billie Joe Armstrong (My Idol)~ ninja

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Angeladr7
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 @ 08:33pm


Yes it is annoying and rude and you really should tell the person that they are doing this to you the next time to talk to them.

You can always start soft by saying, "Hey you sound busy or preoccupied, how about I call you back later when you're ready to talk.." That may get their attention right away. Especially since it sounds like you are about to hang up. And then they'll start talking again and realize what they've done. But if this only works once and the person continues, I think you should say something a little more harsher like, "Hey, i called to talk to you and you dont really seem like you want to talk. It's coming across a little rude; so if you're that preoccupied, you should call me when you really want to have a conversation, because right now it seems as you're ignoring me." And if it keeps happening just decide not to talk on the phone with this person any more. And tell them why. Tell them you are sick of being ignored and figured its best for the both of you if you refrain from phone conversations.

But it probably wont go that far! Most people dont even know they are doing it and dont do it out of spite. It just means they are becoming disinterested. If you've been talking a while maybe the other person is geting restless or bored. Perhaps it's just a sign to end the conversation since the other person has resorted to watching tv and probably has nothing left to say. But still this is no excuse for ignoring the someone. It's still rude and people should learn not to do it!


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