Tell Me About Yourself (girl, younger, call, couple)
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Ever get this one? Doesn't it seem like a one-way conversation? One person sits back, the other person proceeds to entertain with facts and details.
For those who use this question, what do you like about the question? Is it a matter of style? Are there any feelings of putting the other person on the spot? If it's intentional, is it your intention to put the other person on the spot?
Last edited by svendrell; 01-14-2016 at 01:19 PM..
It shouldn't be a one way question. Just something to get the ball rolling. Normally the person asking will follow up with, more narrowly focused and deeper digging questions as well as personal details and experiences that may relate.
I don't like that question nor do I use it. If someone were to say, "So, tell me about yourself." I would respond with, "What do you want to know?"
It comes across an an interview question. I just prefer normal back and forth communication. That way, we can both get a chance to learn more about each other.
I have always found that an awkward question. I mean where do I start? "Oh, it's an age-old tale of a simple girl born in suburbia, spreading her wings against the confines of her age and gender until fledgling adulthood and a career that entailed...Hey...hey." (JerZ pushes date's shoulder) "Are you awake?"
I mean HowTF much do they want to know, LOL.
I think I pretty much have always answered it with, "What do you want to know?" and a smile. Then the person comes up with something or other..."Well, what do you do for a living?" and voila, a jumping-off point.
I don't mind talking about myself, though the question seems a bit vague. What I really don't like is when a guy extracts basically my life story out of me and they are reluctant to share about themselves. I have run into this thing with a couple of guys, both were a bit older and maybe didn't go on adventures like a younger person (ever, or anymore) so it's almost like they assumed I'd be bored with their life stories, because I've done some cool things and still do sometimes. They could not be more wrong about that! If I'm into someone, I want to know anything and everything about them. I'm willing to wait, but sooner or later I might start prompting a bit myself...
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