Question by James: How do you get someone to shut up?
You know, like when they’re just whining nonstop and you really don’t want to hear them complaining about everything, and if you say something they’ll just argue back and if you stay quiet, they won’t shut up. So what’s the best thing to do here?
Best answer:
Answer by choko_canyon
Nod, and say “mmm hmmm, yep, uh huh,” etc. and then stop, hold your hand up and say, “Ok, I’ve heard enough. Don’t tell me anymore because I’ve reached my limit. If you continue, I’ll have to walk away.”
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You tell them to shut up and quit complaining in a firmer voice. As they are trying to argue you back, you have to be quick-witted and shoot something right back at them. Or in some cases you might have to avoid them altogether. However, make sure they are just whining non-stop about the stupidest things first. Make sure it isn’t a serious subject theya re complaining about because you don’t want to look insensitive.
I was going to say just walk away but Choko beat me too it
There are several options for this:
1) Change the subject onto one they know nothing about.
2) Politely ask them to be quiet, excuse being a ‘headache’
3) Maybe stop seeing them as often?
4) Say something positive
Hope this helps
TAPE THEIR MOUTH SHUT! no jk don’t do that, withtout starting an argument, say “listen, i’d appreciate it if you stop whining and look on the bright side for once.
Shut up is a rather rude and insensitive word that tends to alienate people. You are not clear as to whether this is a friend, coworker or what? TO me that makes a big difference in how you would address this. If it was a friend I would just tell the person point blank ” you tend to be very negative and it brings me down. If you don’t stop being so negative I just can’t be around you any longer”
A co worker would be very similar except you could through in, your complaining and negative attitude affects all of us or many of us or just me ( what ever the truth is) and if you will not stop I have no choice but to talk to our supervisor. You might go on to say, You may not even realize you are doing this, so if you want some help to change this behavior, I would be glad to give you a wink (secret signal) whenever you get into one of you negative moods.
I would not use words like, whining, arguing, bitchy, hard to stand, etc. If you are not willing to help this person address this issue STAY AWAY. God Bless Reggie
go into this with an open mind, and with the idea this person may not even be aware of this behavior.
Slap them up
or tell the priniciple