Comment on Meaning/implication of “you don’t have to do this” in this context?

ExperimentalGuy@programming.dev ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  I’d consider saying that rude most of the time as the person making small talk is just doing something nice.

  the question here is how many hints/suggestions/requests has OP already blown past? if all they talk about is the weather, chances are you should just let the conversation drop.

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  • AuroraGlamour@lemmy.ml ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    I just remained in silence, then asked them some questions like “So… how’s life?”

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    • adespoton@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Yeah; they got the read that you were feeling awkward with silence, but they didn’t want to be asked questions about their life.

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      • AuroraGlamour@lemmy.ml ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        Thanks!

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• darkdemize@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  I’d say the correct way to respond is by not saying anything. They’ve clearly indicated that they aren’t interested in continuing the conversation.

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