This has nothing to do with being a woman or a man I just want to know the following: When you are having a conversation with another person do you nitpick (find fault) with every word or sentence they say or just take the whole conversation at face value. And what is your reason for nitpicking or taking the conversation at face value?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? rick505 answered Monday December 25 2006, 3:21 am: This is a great question!!! it all depends on my mood. People say bullshit around me all day, other people say stuff that they believe that i know is flat out wrong. my mood dictates what i do. if i am feeling educational i will instruct the ignorant and hope they understand. if i am feeling sarcastic the bullshitter gets the brunt of my sarcasm. This has got me in trouble with authority because sometimes they are the ignorant bullshitter receiving the brunt of my mood.
basically you need to look at the possible consequences of being nitpicky and decide in advance whether you are ready to face the worst consequence before you open your mouth. [ rick505's advice column | Ask rick505 A Question ]
DangerNerd answered Sunday December 24 2006, 9:50 pm: Hi there,
Generally at face value.
Reason:
Over-analyzing things, looking for a way to take it wrong, or dwelling on things long forgotten by all other parties in the conversation are all signs of mental illness.
Paranoia is really a bad thing. It can consume your life, and create other problems.
For example, men who are overly paranoid can have a very hard time with any feeling of accomplishment at all. Makes it nearly impossible to hold a job, do well in school, etc...
Women who are overly paranoid, typically starve themselves to death because their mental state leaves them feeling like they can't trust anyone's opinion... even their own might not be right.
Sadly, the only opinion they should be questioning is their own, as their mind isn't working right.
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