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Why do people like to pretend that they’re too busy

Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:14 am
Posted by turnpiketiger
Southeast Texas
Member since May 2020
9427 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:14 am
Instead of just saying nope I missed that or didn’t see something they like to say I’m just so busy I haven’t had time to do anything. I got a lot going on.

It comes off as super phony.
Posted by DiamondDog
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2019
10550 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:15 am to
In case you haven't noticed, society current theme is an absence of responsibility. Fact you're surprised is surprising.
Posted by sta4ever
The Pit
Member since Aug 2014
15111 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:15 am to
Because people overthink and think that it looks worse when you say you forgot.
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
118691 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:15 am to
quote:

It comes off as super phony.



That's the correct interpretation.

The other interpretation is they don't want to be around you.
Posted by theunknownknight
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
57261 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:15 am to
quote:

Why do people like to pretend that they’re too busy


Because it’s nicer than saying “I just don’t like you”

ETA: sorry for the off base reply. I was too busy to read the entire post.
This post was edited on 3/22/24 at 8:20 am
Posted by TheWalrus
Member since Dec 2012
40444 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:15 am to
Because it relieves them of personal responsibility and instead blames factors beyond their control.
This post was edited on 3/22/24 at 8:16 am
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
65687 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:17 am to
cause they don't wanna talk to you.
Posted by Mushroom1968
Member since Jun 2023
1555 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:17 am to
Dude I don’t have time to read all that
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
12073 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:17 am to
Work from home society. Too busy or tied up means:
“I’m at the dog park”
“Had to run up to Home Depot”
“Had to run a couple quick errands”
“got stuck out in the yard and forgot my phone”

Somehow over the last 4 years these have become acceptable excuses when before they were 3 strikes and you’re out.
This post was edited on 3/22/24 at 8:21 am
Posted by CocomoLSU
Inside your dome.
Member since Feb 2004
150582 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:18 am to
quote:

In case you haven't noticed, society current theme is an absence of responsibility.

Ain't that the fricking truth.
Posted by WPBTiger
Parts Unknown
Member since Nov 2011
30904 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:28 am to
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
COINTELPRO Fan
Member since May 2012
55557 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:28 am to
This is a big office culture thing

For example, people will be talking about sports and someone will say "oh, I don't have time to watch xyz team anymore. just too busy." however, they have an encyclopedia level knowledge of what's currently streaming on netflix/max/hulu. or the opposite of that.

It's OK to say you're just not that interested in something!
Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
11220 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:36 am to
When it's my boss I'm talking to I say I overlooked it and take ownership of the mistake. When it's somebody down the chain I have a bunch of excuses. Never gave it any thought before reading this thread. Just realized it, not sure why I do that.
Posted by Bayou
CenLA
Member since Feb 2005
36785 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:38 am to
Simply tell the person, "I'd rather spend my time on Facebook!" Just be honest.
Posted by POTUS2024
Member since Nov 2022
10948 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:39 am to
What are you complaining about? I'm too busy to read your post.
Posted by TigerDeacon
West Monroe, LA
Member since Sep 2003
29273 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:40 am to
quote:

Why do people like to pretend that they’re too busy

Instead of just saying nope I missed that or didn’t see something they like to say I’m just so busy I haven’t had time to do anything. I got a lot going on.

It comes off as super phony.


Why do you assume to know if someone is too busy are not? Some of us are.

Maybe you need to find something to do with your life other than to worry about how busy someone else is?

Like post on a message board about it?
Posted by concrete_tiger
Member since May 2020
5965 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:52 am to
I love the super busy response when asking parents to help with their own kids’ activities.

And then you see them sitting in their fricking car for 2 hours instead of helping.

Or parents that claim work keeps them too busy to volunteer, when the person leading the group travels 3 days per week, coaches a tee ball team, is president of PTA, etc…. And the too busy parent is constantly posting about their daily tennis league.
Posted by turnpiketiger
Southeast Texas
Member since May 2020
9427 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:54 am to
quote:

It's OK to say you're just not that interested in something!


That’s what I’m getting at. Whether it’s just not being interested or simply forgot.

Just be direct. Don’t bullshite me. I don’t do the phoniness.
Posted by bakersman
Grant parish
Member since Apr 2011
5707 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:56 am to
I just say that it’s on my to do list and I’ll get it taken care off. If I do miss it, then it’s “oh crap I missed it”. Then I’ll get it done
Posted by Alyosha
Member since Nov 2020
6766 posts
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:58 am to
Businesses is a seen as a virtue to justify one’s existence
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