What makes a person 'boring'? (brother, meeting, girlfriend, member)

[silibran]

Originally Posted by dunno what to put here

The people you are speaking to probably don't want to talk to you in the first place, which is why they are giving you one-word answers. You are probably making them feel uncomfortable by talking to them when they would rather be left alone. Some people just aren't chatty. It's good to respect boundaries. You might find them boring, but they probably find you boring too.

Possibly. But the question was about how people are boring. And one word monosyllabic answers are one way to be boring. I'd think the likely reason for this kind of interaction is extreme shyness or social anxiety. If someone is deliberately doing the one word answer, like a hostile teenager, then he or she is not only boring but hostile and unpleasant.

[silibran]

Originally Posted by GiGi603

My sister in law. She tells the most boring stories, puts in way too much detail, monotone, she goes on and on. In reality she just wants to tell her story---she has no interest in hearing anyone else's. My husband always says she must like the sound of her own voice.
Boring is also someone who only talks about themselves, has no interest in engaging in a conversation.

I agree with this! From listening to people tell long circuitous stories, I have learned to cut to the chase. And I wish others would too. Just give me the high points, OK?

I also admit that I have been guilty of this. But I resolved awhile back to improve. I appreciate the post, because it reminds me of that. Too much info = boredom.

[Gunluvver2]

I have a hard time with people that have no interest in reading. Anyone that can talk about books, newspapers or movies from the past can get and hold my attention usually.

[unfocused]

People who tell a mundane story in minute detail, extending something that should take a minute to relate into a 15 minute sermon. I used to work with a lady afflicted with this, she was otherwise a nice and interesting person but it got to a point where I would avoid talking to her.

[rnsleepy]

I think negative people are boring. When I hear someone who has so many negative things to say about so much, I can't wait to escape their company.

[Bobdreamz]

Originally Posted by SFBayBoomer

Golfers. Worse are golfers who spend hours in front of the TV watching......golf.

I never understood the appeal of Golf but to each his own. It's bad enough that I have GOLF TV and is part of my cable package that I have to pay monthly for!

[LegalDiva]

Originally Posted by aquietpath

1)Nothing more boring than to hear about someone's medical issues in minute detail and pretty much nothing else.
2)Someone talking about people you don't even know, and could care less about.
3)Non-stop talkers who require no participation from you. On the phone, I have left them talking and attended to something in another room, then came back and found them still talking. Never even realized I had taken a break from the "conversation".
4)Overly opinionated people who insist on ramming their opinions down your throat.

I consider myself a good listener, but these types of people make me want to avoid conversations with them at all costs.

This list sounds like the description of a very annoying person, not necessarily "boring". Just annoying.

[s1alker]

Originally Posted by Bobdreamz

I never understood the appeal of Golf but to each his own. It's bad enough that I have GOLF TV and is part of my cable package that I have to pay monthly for!

I have always had an admiration for the slower, quieter type sports with no obnoxious loud crowds of fans.

[NickofDiamonds]

Just watch the Kardashians !

[Miss Hepburn]

A person that has the same issue/problem for decades and never
DOES anything about it!
But, loves to go on and on about that same issue....be it the neighbor, family,
romance, finances, lonliness...never DOES anything.

Boooorrring...after 3-4 decades...