Does it bother you when you are quiet and someone keeps asking you "what's wrong"??
929044
When I come in to start work, my co-worker always tells me "You look like your dog just died." We get along and stuff and he's a happy personality-type guy, but he always makes me think that I look sad. I am not sad when I come in to work, I'm just not bouncing up and down with excitement. Personally I think that telling someone they look sad or always asking "what's wrong" can bring that person's spirits down. It does to me. And I fall to the happy side more than the sad side.
1058740
it's not a matter of interesting or not...it's a matter of where you are at in your own head when you ask and answer them.. are youfeeling silly or is something bothering youA? thank god yahoo is here -- when i need to vent, they're here....when i need to laugh, they're here...when i feel a need to help another, they're here.......
1023311
so what would that bother you...she's just curious
654378
*jotting that down*\n\nNot so bad if they are constantly nagging you about NOTHING!!
518255
I have to stop talking to myself, hello who are you?, leave me alone I'm answering this question... No, you leave me alone, go away, Stop that!!! All these voices, do they ever stop???????
771946
Oh definitely yes!  I hate when people (unsolicited) will try to figure out "what's wrong" if I'm not smiling and bubbly.  sometimes there isn't even anything wrong, just that I am thinking of something and need to think it through or that I am trying to finish some project and people keep interrupting.  And those things seem impossible for the cheer-up crew to understand!  So yes, I can relate to that.\n\n      I don't think people should take it upon themselves to try and cheer everyone up in their path, or to butt in and ask what is the matter.  It's OK to do so quietly and let the person know you are there if they need to talk ONCE, but then leave it alone and wait and see if the person actually wants to talk.  If not, there is nothing the cheery one can do and they need to move on to another prospect!
1056448
i have not had this problem .if this is happening to you then esit every thing you say it is .and not right
1047926
Yes I too have been told this at times and I too am the most down to earth person I know.\nIt is a very slight put down.\nIt is saying that you are odd, strange, out of the ordinary, different, peculiar.\nI would take it as a put down.\nI would from that point on assume that the person who said it was not really my friend and tuck it away in my mind.\n\nAlways listen to your feelings.\nThe fact that you asked that here means that you are bothered by it. And if you are bothered by it, it means that your inner voice is telling you that this person insulted you. The inner voice will never lie to you. Always trust your feelings. If it feels wrong, it IS wrong.
1059331
When some one asks how you are, and you say "fine" \n(even if you feel like crap, you still say fine)...why ?!
94994
If it was NOT on a regular basis and just a once in a while hello how are you; fine... But if its constantly I would definantly speak up and tell him that its bothering you
1136134
Does he have a hearing loss ? I have been cussed out for talking loud by co-workers. And when they asked if I was deaf, I'd tell them no, but I do have a hearing problem.\n It is possible, myself, I have to be near people to hear(understand) them. And I used to lock eyes with people, this would help me to focus on them so I could listen better, but most people do not like that.\n If he does have a hearing problem, l am sure he would like to know when he is talking loud. PArt of the talking loud part would be to hear yourself talking so you can speak clearly. Otherwise you mumble and then ...............\n Wouldn't hurt to ask him. If he does, ask if he'd mind if you tell him when he starts talking loud.
873014
a great many people can not interpret body language. i have noticed that people get upset when you don't say hello. they fail to realize that this can be done in many different ways. this can be done by a simple look, hand jestores, a nod, and etc. the point is that they want to be noticed, but sometimes it is impolite to interrupt. when someone is drifting, "as in thought" in is kind to leave them be unless it is necessary to interrupt their train of thought. when someone does have disturbing thoughts it is usual  obvious. they most likely will be irritable or short tempered.\nat times that i am busy and determine to complete the task before me, other tend to believe that i am furious. when i am board or relaxed they mistakenly think that i am depressed. i believe that many people do not have the experience to read body language, or do not look at the signs before them. they may impose their own feelings upon you.
938410
Yes. it happens some times. Its as if the other person is speaking a foreign language. When you tell them sorry i blanked out, they take it bad. They prob think u think that they are boring.
980263
are they trying to get on your nerves or is it just their dispositions that cause you to get annoyed with them...if they are purposely annoying you, don´t freak at them, maybe try to just ignore them, or try talking with them.  If they aren´t trying to annoy you and they just are then you should probably seek professional help:)
1024905
what's wrong with talking to yourself? \n\nnothing, its perfectly normal
1034164
Actually, i'd rather someone told me. So, what you are doing is simply trying to help me and you're also considering my goodness.. What's better than this? On the other side, yeah i may become a little bit angry with myself, saying like how can i forget or ignore this.. But, certainly i'd appreciate you then.. :) So, keep it up, be yourself and don't pay attention to their reactions at that time, i think...
392991
Many times a person who needs to be loud in conversation or the "Know-it-all" type, or the type that seems to not allow others to talk...is a person who is insecure and feels very low about themselves.  Their loud boisterous opinions and lack of being able to let others in on the conversation says that that person needs extra attention and has very poor communication skills.  Trying to tell them to "shut up" is NOT going to get the point across.  As a matter of fact...it might worsen the objective.  Perhaps if you make copy of this answer with your question and quietly and in private present it to this person...you may get somewhere.  Start with a "Hey...(his name)...can I please talk to you for a moment in private.  Then take him aside and let him know that you appreciate his input on things...however.."I'd like to let you know that there are people who have some input into the many conversations we have...as we have listened to you...perhaps you would be fair to listen to what some of us have to say."  "And by the way...eating/chewing with your mouth open or full is socially unacceptable...perhaps you didn't realize you were doing this...and as a friend, I thought I might let you know.  \nTwo wrongs never made a right...instead it makes a war.  So treat his rudeness with corrective/non-judgemental kindness and see if a greater response comes from your directives.  Thanks for caring enough to make a positive difference in the lives of others.