#088 Conversation Fillers

People who know exactly what they want will generally be able to get what they want because they are direct about it. Example: "Hey, I have this piece of hardware with this specific kind of fastener. Do you have the tool that can open it up?"

People who don't really know what they're talking about will face harsher criticism and will often end up irritating the people around them, making it increasingly difficult for those that can help to actually do it. Example: "So, I have this Thing-A that attaches to Thing-B, but then this other guy came and replaced Thing-A with Thing-C and now it's different, blah blah blah, aaaanywaaaaaays...." (and so on).

I have a theory about people that can't effectively communicate what they want or that try "to make a long story short": they have no idea what they're talking about.

I work with a guy that says "blah blah blah" in the middle of virtually every conversation he has. He just goes ON AND ON about what he's trying to explain, and the only thing I can figure out about him is either (or both) of the following:

1. He really doesn't have a clue what he's talking about.
2. He likes to hear himself talk to make himself seem important and an asset to the company so he doesn't get fired.

Figure out what you're asking for and get as much information as you can so you don't look like an idiot. Do research if necessary. Otherwise, keep your mouth shut!