Comments on: What are they thinking? http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/ A computer programmer's commentary on news, Linux, programming, music, web design, trivia, humor, usability and whatever else strikes his fancy at the time. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:03:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: whaleman http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-50345 whaleman Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:46:06 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-50345 along with that it sometimes seems that they are in a "zone" and don't respond when made aware of the situation. It seems to be a subconscious thing. along with that it sometimes seems that they are in a “zone” and don’t respond when made aware of the situation. It seems to be a subconscious thing.

]]> By: dan http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-50166 dan Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:12:56 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-50166 So you're saying they don't realize they're talking? That seems bizarre, but I guess it could be the case. So you’re saying they don’t realize they’re talking? That seems bizarre, but I guess it could be the case.

]]> By: whaleman http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-50164 whaleman Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:07:21 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-50164 sometimes people remember things better if they are vocal and though unintentional they will interrupt though most times they are not as loud or rude about it. It has to do with learning styles. sometimes people remember things better if they are vocal and though unintentional they will interrupt though most times they are not as loud or rude about it. It has to do with learning styles.

]]> By: dan http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-49932 dan Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:35:21 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-49932 If that's the case, then a punch to the gut might be just the thing to knock some sense into them. If that’s the case, then a punch to the gut might be just the thing to knock some sense into them.

]]> By: Cameron http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-49928 Cameron Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:29:00 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-49928 While annoying, I actually don't think it's a conscious mentality of "I'm King" or anything - I think they just have a loud personality and are sadly clueless to what they're doing. While annoying, I actually don’t think it’s a conscious mentality of “I’m King” or anything - I think they just have a loud personality and are sadly clueless to what they’re doing.

]]> By: dan http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-49887 dan Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:20:38 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-49887 Sad, but possibly true. I had hoped for a more sane explanation, but it may not exist. Sad, but possibly true. I had hoped for a more sane explanation, but it may not exist.

]]> By: danithew http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-49885 danithew Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:13:12 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-49885 These people routinely say to themselves: "I am the only real person in the center of a grand story. Everyone else is merely an actor in the play." These people routinely say to themselves: “I am the only real person in the center of a grand story. Everyone else is merely an actor in the play.”

]]> By: dan http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-49869 dan Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:05:38 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-49869 A punch in the gut, while satisfying, would probably not have a long term positive effect. I'm still curious what these people are thinking. A punch in the gut, while satisfying, would probably not have a long term positive effect. I’m still curious what these people are thinking.

]]> By: elsmob http://dan.hersam.com/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking/#comment-49843 elsmob Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:17:30 +0000 http://dan.hersam.com/archives/2007/01/02/what-are-they-thinking#comment-49843 Dan, I have experienced this particular example of self centered "I am the only person in the room" first hand. It is indeed annoying. This hasn't always worked as an approach, but sometimes a punch to the gut works. But, be careful, this can have it's own sort of repercussions. Dan,

I have experienced this particular example of self centered “I am the only person in the room” first hand. It is indeed annoying. This hasn’t always worked as an approach, but sometimes a punch to the gut works. But, be careful, this can have it’s own sort of repercussions.

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