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Do people have the right to jump in your conversation?

quichebradford
quichebradford Posts: 327 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
Here’s the scenario:

You’re having a conversation; you’re in a public place. Let's say you're having lunch with your friend and you're in the middle of a personal conversation. Someone walking by overhears what you’re talking about and makes a comment, and/or tries to join in the convo. How would you react?

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  • Iamfit4life
    Iamfit4life Posts: 3,095 Member
    in public a situation like that NO absolutley not.

    However...
    yesterday at work they were having a conversation. Work related, they weren't talking to me.. but I had an answer.
    So I spoke up and this b*tch looked at me like "how dare you deign to speak to us".
  • SkateboardFi
    SkateboardFi Posts: 1,322 Member
    if it was something extremely personal i'd look at them like they lost their mind. and while maintaining eye contact with them, continue my conversation with my friend and completely ignoring whatever the other person said until they walked off. the only way i'd think this was acceptable MAYBE is if you're at work. but if it's a completel stranger? nope. i owe them nothing. then again, if it's something lighthearted, or if i'm standing in line and someone said something, i'm in the south after all so it would just depend on the mood :bigsmile:
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    Here’s the scenario:

    You’re having a conversation; you’re in a public place. Let's say you're having lunch with your friend and you're in the middle of a personal conversation. Someone walking by overhears what you’re talking about and makes a comment, and/or tries to join in the convo. How would you react?

    I would say that would depend on what the conversation was about. . .. if the person was polite and if they had something positive to add. . .

    For instance if you are talking about where you find an item of clothing say shopping and they say something. like " I couldn't help overhearing that you were looking for _____ and this is where I found ______at. . . I would kindly thank them. .

    Now if you are talking about your latest personal relationship with say your bestfriend and a person interupts the conversation. . . I would politely say. . . Excuse me , but this is a personal conversation and I don't know you, so no offense, but have a nice day. . .
  • micahnelson
    micahnelson Posts: 92 Member
    I only speak to people who have cleared a Criminal Background Check, scored 600+ on a Credit Check, and passed a Drug Test.
  • trybefan
    trybefan Posts: 488 Member
    The rule of conversation jumping is simple.....if you are witty, funny and actually make people laugh and have studied and practiced the art, then YES. If not, shutup and stay out of it.
  • trybefan
    trybefan Posts: 488 Member
    Micahnelsen: You need to raise your standards bro!
  • birdlover97111
    birdlover97111 Posts: 346 Member
    My philosophy is, if I have to listen to everybody's conversations on their cell phones where they are sharing their life story with all the gory details...:noway: with no regard to anyone around them, then YES, I have the right to jump into any conversation going on around me....:bigsmile:
  • LaurieEReid
    LaurieEReid Posts: 273
    Umm.. I'm the jumper in that situation. Like if I hear two people, I'll jump in with "It's 2 blocks south on the left" or "Hey, try MFP" or, "I think that outfit is fantastic" or "They're on sale at Sears." For these, I usually get a startled, "Thank you," and I'm on my way.

    I've been tempted a couple of times to jump in with "Dump him" or "He's married, honey" or "Don't talk to her that way" but so far I've controlled myself. If one day I give in, I would expect an annoyed, "Excuse me," and a cold shoulder.
  • rainunrefined
    rainunrefined Posts: 850 Member
    I only speak to people who have cleared a Criminal Background Check, scored 600+ on a Credit Check, and passed a Drug Test.

    ....unless you're behind a computer screen, right?
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    Umm.. I'm the jumper in that situation. Like if I hear two people, I'll jump in with "It's 2 blocks south on the left" or "Hey, try MFP" or, "I think that outfit is fantastic" or "They're on sale at Sears." For these, I usually get a startled, "Thank you," and I'm on my way.

    I've been tempted a couple of times to jump in with "Dump him" or "He's married, honey" or "Don't talk to her that way" but so far I've controlled myself. If one day I give in, I would expect an annoyed, "Excuse me," and a cold shoulder.

    ^This is me. I try not to, but if I'm sitting at the park watching the kids play and there's a group of women chatting right next to me, sometimes the comments pop out of my mouth before I can stop them. Again, I try not to, because I know most people don't like strangers, but I just moved here, I don't know anybody, and I'm a chatty gal. Sorry if I interrupted you at the park yesterday, but they really are great shoes.
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    Here’s the scenario:

    You’re having a conversation; you’re in a public place. Let's say you're having lunch with your friend and you're in the middle of a personal conversation. Someone walking by overhears what you’re talking about and makes a comment, and/or tries to join in the convo. How would you react?

    Depends on who the "someone walking by" is.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    In public if a stranger barges in its just rude.
    At work I jump into conversations as needed to help move things along.
  • SailingMike
    SailingMike Posts: 237 Member
    I only speak to people who have cleared a Criminal Background Check, scored 600+ on a Credit Check, and passed a Drug Test.

    I LOVE this answer!

    But wait... you are talking to us! lol
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Unless its something super personal, I dont actually mind is someone jumps in. But I like to talk and I always value another opinion. It does get awkward if the jumper oversteps or overtalks though. You are still just a stranger in this situation - not my new bestie.
  • livnlite
    livnlite Posts: 520
    I wouldn't mind if someone had something to offer the conversation .. THAT happens often. If you are speaking loud enough so others can hear, they may laugh along with you if something witty is said, or show dissappointment if something sad is said .. THey react much the same as if they are in the conversation themselves... BUT, if your conversation is of a personal or private nature, then don't speak up so other's can hear you ... The more fiting option would be to keep it private, by keeping your voice lowered or remove yourself from the crowd find a spot where no one can hear you. You can't expect privacy in a crowded room.
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