The article discusses the author's frustration with people, dubbed 'non-askers,' who dominate conversations without reciprocating interest. This term was first introduced by Carol to describe men on dates who engaged in self-focused dialogue but failed to inquire about their partner. The author relates personal experiences and comments from readers who have encountered similar dynamics in social situations. Despite the popularity of the term, the author notes its absence in broader discussions of conversational styles. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of mutual inquiry in conversations.
I looked up non-askers and didn't see this term in explicitly use... as opposed to what I saw as a blatant lack of wanting to know things about other people.
It's hard to ask questions of other people if you're not asking them of yourself - Adi Dina, LMSW
For a while I thought that attracted this kind of person, but it appears that they are all over.
They just wanted someone to ask them questions and listen, I guess?
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