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Do you feel the need to explain an answer when someone asks?

Posted - August 17, 2018

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  • 10026
    Normally I need them to explain the question before I even get into explaining the answer. This post was edited by Merlin at August 18, 2018 8:22 AM MDT
      August 17, 2018 7:25 PM MDT
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  • 7795
    You should do standup.


      August 17, 2018 7:32 PM MDT
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  • 10026

    Thanks Zack! 
      August 17, 2018 7:59 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    I thought it was just me!  There are some questions on here that I ask myself "WHAT?" after I read them.
      August 18, 2018 8:24 AM MDT
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  • 13071
    Depends on the question.
      August 17, 2018 7:28 PM MDT
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  • 1502
    Depends on the situation—the question and my answer.
      August 17, 2018 7:32 PM MDT
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  • 11092
    Sometimes even if they don't ask. I consider it one of my failings.
      August 17, 2018 7:32 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    Questions that require only one-syllable answers I am normally good at understanding.  But, I can make the simplest of questions into the most detailed of answer. Shall I give an example?  Of course!
    Should I paint this wall blue?
    Well, is the wall facing east or west?  What sort of blue were you looking for?  If you have blue eyes, green is probably better if the wall faces west.  It's like lipstick.  You shouldn't wear red lipstick if you have on a red scarf or dress.  You'll never get them match. See, the morning sun will pick up an east facing wall which will pick up the blue in your eyes but you'll never get the color of your eyes to match the wall..... Now if the wall... what color blue were you thinking of?

    No.  I never over-explain my answers.  Big Winks and Smiles.  I tried to leave it a one-sentence answer Zack but I couldn't resist.  Thank you for putting up with me and my over-exaggeration of things.  Believe it or not, in real life, my motto is:  Keep it simple.  
    It's just not as fun to practice that theory here.  No one would talk to anyone! :) :)
    Oh, the answer to my question is, Yes.  You should paint that wall blue.  It faces NSS.  This post was edited by Merlin at August 18, 2018 11:54 AM MDT
      August 17, 2018 7:41 PM MDT
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  • 5391
     It depends on who is asking.
      August 17, 2018 8:04 PM MDT
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  • "Not after they've giving the Asker's Pick to somebody else!" :)
      August 17, 2018 10:46 PM MDT
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  • 53526

      What do you mean by that?

    (J/k!)

      August 18, 2018 12:25 AM MDT
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  • 23647
    I often talk too much I believe.
      August 18, 2018 5:49 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    Neeevvveerrrrr!  I enjoy what you say and having chats with you.  I especially like the pictures you post.  You are excellent at expressing your thoughts through pictures.  You would be great at writing and illustrating children's books.  :) :)  On some adult topics, too, of course! Big Winks and smiles.
      August 18, 2018 7:44 PM MDT
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  • 23647
    Thanks, Merlin.
    :)
    In "real" life, too, I sometimes think I talk too much.
    Sorry for the downer - - in a rough mood at the moment.
    I'm glad you like my words and pictures.
    :) This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at August 19, 2018 11:21 AM MDT
      August 19, 2018 8:45 AM MDT
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  • 6098
    I am willing to explain an answer.  Or a comment. 
      August 18, 2018 5:50 AM MDT
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  • 53526

      What do you mean by that?

    :|
      August 18, 2018 5:51 AM MDT
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  • 6098
    For instance if you have questioned my meaning or if I feel my point has not been correctly understood.  I want people to at least understand me whether they agree with me or not.  And am willing to work with them to that end.  It very much matters to me that someone reads what I post on here so if they have a question I will answer it because I am grateful for their attention. 
      August 18, 2018 5:55 AM MDT
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  • 53526

      Er, um, you do realize that I'm just joking, right?
    ~
      August 18, 2018 5:56 AM MDT
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  • If she did ... she got you good!  :))
      August 18, 2018 5:58 AM MDT
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  • 53526

      Lol! That happens a lot between she and I.
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      August 18, 2018 6:01 AM MDT
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  • 6098
    Fine and that is your prerogative.  Just as mine is being serious!
      August 18, 2018 6:18 AM MDT
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  • 14795
    Nearly always....more so when I leave comments on Randy D Fred's .......He's a bad boy that doesn't respect his betters....:(.  
    He needs his trousers taken down and his bum slapped...trouble is though ,I think he"ll enjoy it and it will just make him worse...   :( This post was edited by Nice Jugs at August 18, 2018 7:09 AM MDT
      August 18, 2018 6:15 AM MDT
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  • 53526

      Bring it on!  (Who the heck is "Fred"?)


    ~
      August 18, 2018 6:37 AM MDT
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  • 14795
    It wat yore right'n on now on this question......:(
      August 18, 2018 7:05 AM MDT
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