Why do I get mad when people shush me?

Why do I get mad when people shush me?

Is it offensive to say shush?

Is it offensive to say shush?

Shushing someone shouldn't be deemed rude and it definitely isn't grounds for to start an argument.


Is shushing someone condescending?

Is shushing someone condescending?

A condescending person's gestures can include waving away comments, putting up a hand to shush you, or shrugging as if what you said doesn't matter. A condescending tone and language might be sarcastic or sardonic, as if to say, “Oh, yeah? You think so?


Is it okay to shush people?

Is it okay to shush people?

In general, shushing someone can be considered verbal the equivalent of putting a muzzle on someone and then expecting them to listen to what you have to say. Don't shush people. Listen and discuss. Or, if this is actually a discussion you have no interest in, simply ignore them.


How do you politely shush someone?

How do you politely shush someone?

A less bossy way could be to infer that they are just talking too much by making a statement such as: "The quieter you become, the more you can hear." Or "Shhh, can you hear that? It's the sound of just being."


Why do people say shhh?

Why do people say shhh?

Is it shush or shhhh?


Is SHH short for shut up?

Is SHH short for shut up?

Do other languages say shh?


Why do I get mad when people shush me?

Why do I get mad when people shush me?

What can I say instead of Shhh?


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