Why is it that people tend to ask questions using the minimum amount of words and reply in the same manner?

Usama Hafeez | 14 years ago

I mean, this problem seems to be specific to Pakistanis. Can't people write in complete sentences and give detailed responses?

Or is it just me?

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lol

Fahd Rasheed | 13 years ago

Asked by: Usama Hafeez | 14 years ago | Answers: 4 | Views: 2719

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2 votes

Sumi | 14 years ago

Well, I guess even when Pakistanis talk they tend to interrupt each other....and the fact that we like to have things done effortlessly plays a part as well. It's more economical to use less words.

Answered by: Sumi | 14 years ago

1 votes

Hassan Ahmed | 14 years ago

Or maybe its because when someone (me) is trying to ask a detailed question, it says <140 words only> or <word limit exceeded>

:P

Answered by: Hassan Ahmed | 14 years ago

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Yes, need to do something about that, but I wasn't talking about that :) Even if you look at other forums, Pakistanis do tend to be very "brief" if you'll call it. Sumi's theory might be correct that we're always fearing that we'll be interrupted :P

Usama Hafeez | 14 years ago

agreed

Hassan Ahmed | 14 years ago

Why cannot I "like" someone's comment :)

Sumi | 14 years ago

Noted down. :)

Administrator | 14 years ago

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Nabeha | 14 years ago

I think its not just in Pakistan, everyone is going after 'be precise' principle. And its also good in a way as it saves time and there is no ambiguity in understanding exactly what the person is asking and what other person needs to reply :)

Answered by: Nabeha | 14 years ago

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Munahil Murrieum | 14 years ago

When you can say the same thing in lesser words, why bother using more?

Answered by: Munahil Murrieum | 14 years ago

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Why is it that people tend to ask questions using the minimum amount of words and reply in the same manner?

I mean, this problem seems to be specific to Pakistanis. Can't people write in complete sentences and give detailed responses? Or is it just me?

I mean, this problem seems to be specific to Pakistanis. Can't people write in complete sentences and give detailed responses?

Or is it just me?