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I'm totally that guy! My problem is that I can't differentiate between an attempt to communicate something important and someone who is uncomfortable and just w
by verbin217 13y ago
I'm totally that guy! My problem is that I can't differentiate between an attempt to communicate something important and someone who is uncomfortable and just wants to be saying things. If I misjudge the latter to be the former then I'll pursue a more precise understanding where none exists, putting that person on the spot and exacerbating their anxiety.
- cam_l 13y agoIt is funny though if you think about it. Of all the comments in this thread, i think you are the only one to pick up on the fact that NC was actually just making small talk. He obviously felt put on the spot when he had to enlarge on his inconsequential banter.
- 011011100 13y agoThink about the consequences. In the example conversation, they were simply describing the progress of another employee. Is this person telling you to do something? Not really. Is this person telling you how to think about something technical? Not really.