I do not always do this, but when it is a close friend of mine sometimes I just do it without even thinking. I do not think that this is always acceptable to do and I really hate that I do it. If my friend is telling me a story I usually try to finish their sentence in a guessing manner. This is not something that I do all of the time because I know that it is not always respectful. I really only do it when I absolutely know the answer and when it is appropriate. It would be appropriate when my friend is not upset or angry.
I usually only finish my sister's sentences because she is super predictable. She also talks really slow, so I basically have time to intervine between her words.
I only finish someone else's sentence if we are close friends. Me and my best friend tend to think a lot alike and will finish each other's sentences when we feel the same way about something.
If they are struggling with the right word, I finish their sentence so they can stop mumbling about the word they are looking for. That or if they are trying to explain a situation that I am already familiar with, but they continue. I usually get irritated and finish their sentence so they can continue with the conversation.
Sometimes I get impatient when they're trying to find the right word. Other times, I get excited and sometimes chime in with what they're talking about.
When someone is struggling with trying to find the words to complete a sentence, I might try to help. I also might do this to get the conversation to move faster.
I finish sentences out of habit. Especially, if I know the person very well I tend to know what they are going to say anyway. It is still irritating though, and definitely something I need to work on!
Sometimes it seems like it would be easier to finish it for them if they are having trouble coming up with words. It also makes me feel more intelligent.
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27 comments:
So they know i am attentive to what they are saying and i understand how they feel.
Usually, it's because they need help finding the right words and I want to help them out.
I finish other people's sentences when I know they really well and I just like to prove how well I know them.
I usually finish other people's sentences because I am in a hurry and want to get to the point.
I finsh peoples sentences because they usually become side track. By finishing their sentence I help them get back on track.
I do not always do this, but when it is a close friend of mine sometimes I just do it without even thinking. I do not think that this is always acceptable to do and I really hate that I do it. If my friend is telling me a story I usually try to finish their sentence in a guessing manner. This is not something that I do all of the time because I know that it is not always respectful. I really only do it when I absolutely know the answer and when it is appropriate. It would be appropriate when my friend is not upset or angry.
If I do its because im getting impatient.
I usually only finish my sister's sentences because she is super predictable. She also talks really slow, so I basically have time to intervine between her words.
I only finish someone else's sentence if we are close friends. Me and my best friend tend to think a lot alike and will finish each other's sentences when we feel the same way about something.
If they are struggling with the right word, I finish their sentence so they can stop mumbling about the word they are looking for. That or if they are trying to explain a situation that I am already familiar with, but they continue. I usually get irritated and finish their sentence so they can continue with the conversation.
To let them know I'm on the same page with them and that I'm listening
Either to help them find a word they are trying to find, or because i can relate to what they are talking about and want to let them know that.
Because I usually know what they're about to say and furthermore to let an individual know I'm on the same page as them.
Sometimes I get impatient when they're trying to find the right word. Other times, I get excited and sometimes chime in with what they're talking about.
I anticipate what they are going to say and I think I know exactly what the person is going to say.
No I always let them talk and finish what they are saying.
because poor vocabulary makes me sad
When someone is struggling with trying to find the words to complete a sentence, I might try to help. I also might do this to get the conversation to move faster.
It makes me feel like it confirms agreement and that we are on the same page.
To see if I understand what they are meaning.
I finish sentences out of habit. Especially, if I know the person very well I tend to know what they are going to say anyway. It is still irritating though, and definitely something I need to work on!
Sometimes it seems like it would be easier to finish it for them if they are having trouble coming up with words. It also makes me feel more intelligent.
sometimes I just get excited and just say it!
Usually, I only do this to people who I know very well and know what they are going to say.
So they know I'm listening.
Typically, it is a close friend or family I do it with. It just seems natural. I typically know what they are getting ready to say
To make me feel smart
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