Not sure what the technical term is for this so bear with me..
My DP frequently implies what he wants rather than just says it, and it’s one of the most frustrating things he does. I realise lockdown and a new baby have probably amplified this so taking this lightheartedly at present and giving examples of when DM has done it also but curious what it’s called and do others do it?
Example
DP (changing DCs nappy): ooh his bum looks a bit red.
Me: oh no make sure you put some sudocream on it
DP( acting like he’s already asked): well.. yeah.. will you get it for me then?
My problem is he thinks he’s asking me to get the cream by just saying baby’s bum is sore. But.. he’s not. Is he?
Example
DM (whilst I’m hovering): oh so you don’t use the little nozzle and go around the edges.
Me: don’t I?
DM: well I’m asking you..
Me (not actually finished hoovering yet, nozzle is the ending): no you didn’t.
Argh it drives me nuts, why don’t people tend to actually ask what they mean.
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To point it out EVERYTIME DP does this?
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FTEngineerM · 28/11/2020 18:49
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