Smarter Than Others

[bodafuko]

I had some guy (a customer) the other day just keep saying "Yep, I know" over and over after every fourth or fifth word out of my mouth. Finally I stopped and said "You know what, Sir? What do you know?" He just responded with "I know." I replied with "Wait, you know what I am going to say even before I say it?" He said "Yes, I know about that." I said "Then, by all means, Sir, tell me what it is you know which also happens to be what it is I am trying to say because I really could use a break."

^ Verbatim, not even kidding ^

I stepped back, crossed my legs casually, leaned against the counter, folder one arm over the other and stood their in silence. He stood there in silence too.

After a few moments of deliciously awkward silence I said "You see, Sir. You don't know. Do you?"

 

[SophiaGrace]

You know, there's this thing called...a thing?...which means that the person isn't actually saying what they're saying. I'm being so clear on what I mean, aren't I.

It's linguistics. But I forget the name. It's a funny part of language.

Anyways an example of it would be...

If i were to ask you How Are You?

I wouldn't literally want to know how you were, it's instead part of a greeting. (I do actually ask this question because I want to know how people are, but most people don't mean it when they ask you that.)

I think "I know" could be like that too. Like he was just following along with what you were saying, rather than actually meaning he KNEW what you were saying.

 

[dugthecat]

Im guessing the "yeah i know" were just verbal queues to show he was listening, or it might not have been.

Maybe not the way i would have dealt with the situation but fair play man

 

[mountainvista]

Some people are using their own private lexicon, so his "I know," may not be your "I know." I guess some people try to see accord, whie all others can see is conflict.

 

[ucxb]

I think this is common behavior from my experience. I don't know of the level your expressing but have been annoyed many times by egos. I lose interest in conversation quickly and step away. I don't stand or sit still for it very often

 

[bodafuko]

Good theories. But no. The guy was being a know-it-all *********. I guess I couldn't convey his tone and mannerisms in text. Not that I'm concerned what anybody's opinion on my handling it is. I was entertained just writing it and reading it. I'm in over 1,500 homes per year and have been dealing with clients on a one-on-one basis in those homes for over a decade with stunning success in my chosen field. I do find it funny that no one else finds it funny. But really don't care as I didn't share the story to gain external validation.

 

[SophiaGrace]

Yes. Yes. We know you are totally unconcerned about our opinions in your problem-thread which differ from yours.