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To dislike being asked what I am reading

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iamreading · 28/04/2024 20:38

Eg in the hairdressers, at lunch time at work. I am reading, not wanting to talk but also unless it is a well known book you have to say something about it, otherwise it’s just ‘The Reading Woman by Anne Jones.’ I am generally reading something banal anyway so don’t want to admit this! AIBU?

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iamreading · 28/04/2024 20:46

But I don’t want to talk to them … I want to read! Grin

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mossylog · 28/04/2024 20:44

It's just a bid for conversation and connection with you, no one is trying to be difficult. If you don't have anything interesting to say about the book, that's fine, you can use it as a jumping off point to talk about another more interesting book you've read recently, or to ask them about their reading habits or whatever. Just a bit of friendly back and forth, not rocket science.

ManorLord · 28/04/2024 20:43

“The Human Centipede”

then go on to describe the movie plot. Chances are they’ll never ask again.

Squirrelblanket · 28/04/2024 20:41

No I hate this too. The chances are they're not going to recognise it from the title and I'll end up having to try describe the plot. If I'm reading I just want to be left to read.

I usually say 'oh just some cheap thriller I picked up from Amazon'. Usually does the trick.

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iamreading · 28/04/2024 20:41

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 28/04/2024 20:40

I agree!

What i really hate is being asked what music I’m listening to if I have my headphones in. I find that an intensely private thing and would never dream of asking someone else.

Yes I agree with this. You’d have to take your headphones out to answer and it’s similar with reading. I’m reading, not talking!

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GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 28/04/2024 20:40

I agree!

What i really hate is being asked what music I’m listening to if I have my headphones in. I find that an intensely private thing and would never dream of asking someone else.

chaticat · 28/04/2024 20:40

What are you reading?

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