What’s up with all of the repeating? Lately I’ve noticed that too many people – young people – repeat themselves again and again.
We all know repetition has a distinct persuasive effect on us. That’s why kindergarten teachers and fast food restaurants go back to the well so many times in a row.
But when it comes to the world of work, and everyday interactions, too many people are repeating themselves.
Here are reasons not to repeat.
– You bore me, and I’m already bored enough.
– You lose credibility. I start to think you don’t care who you’re talking to, you’re just talking for the sake of talking.
– You are not Dylan Thomas and have no reason to distinguish free verse from prose.
– Your motives are transparent. You are trying to convince me of something but I am on to you, therefore, I will not change my mind.
– Repetition creates familiarity, but familiarity breeds contempt! Just cause you shove it front of my face again and again doesn’t mean I’ll buy it.
If I happen to repeat a message, story or joke – I WANT to be called out for it. There’s a nice way to do it. I understand that a faulty memory can be attributable to things out of your control, but it might be time for the masses to play some Brain Age and stock up on ginger.
Quite frankly, I’ve had enough conversational repetition for a lifetime.
Quite frankly, I’ve had enough conversational repetition for a lifetime.
Quite frankly, I’ve had enough conversational repetition for a lifetime.
Do you work with repeaters?
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