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I notice that when people don't have a clear answer to a question they will talk more than if they know the answer. To me, it seems that some people get anxious

I notice that when people don't have a clear answer to a question they will talk more than if they know the answer. To me, it seems that some people get anxious of not knowing the answer that they prefer to say something rather than nothing. For the train of thought, this one sometimes happens to me, specially when brain-storming ideas or when I'm thinking about second or third order consequences to the "thing" we are discussing. Also, I think may be cultural? In some countries people prefer to give more context when talking while in others they want to go to the point as soon as possible.

throw1234651234 4y ago
This is the case for me - if I don't have a clear answer, I notice myself ranting. I have made it a point to just tell people "I don't know the answer, but we can try talking through it or I can do some research and get back to you" to address this. The other thing I run into is outright not having the wherewithal to communicate clearly - either I am tired, distracted, or just can't recall the right words - aka a communication issue. And that's not to mention people who have outright communication problems - shyness, speech impediments, psychological issues, etc. In short, speaking clearly and concisely is a luxury of precise knowledge and excellent communication skills, as well as an absence of ulterior motives - to vent, to make yourself seem smarter than you are, just to have a conversation partner, etc. To be honest, this thread is a great reminder to stay on topic.