It’s part of having a conversation. Sometimes it’s the polite thing to do. You might be seeking out someone’s opinion or look for reassurance that you’ve understood what they’ve said. But sometimes you just wish that it doesn’t happen as you just want to impart an instruction, comment, or give advice. Common courtesy dictates that you listen to what was said but you just want to get on with other tasks. Sometimes talking back can cause further conflict to the conversation if the wrong response is given or an insult is involved. At times it can be entertaining to listen to, especially if it’s a child and in other circumstances you’d struggle to keep a straight face. Some people just have to have the last word on the topic. It assures them of their dominance, even if it’s just a friendly parting comment. They may also say something contradictory when they think you’re out of earshot. But perhaps if you said the wrong thing but then spoke those exact words immediately backwards, the listener would automatically discard what you’ve said.
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