Why do people mouth your words back to you when you are talking to them sometimes?
70asked by cyclrmom
Well, that's definitely a new one to me. I guess there are a couple of possibilities. One is that they have a very short attention span and have to mouth along with everything you're saying to keep up. Another is that you've just asked them a question, and they're mentally repeating it to themselves because it didn't register the first time. Either way, they're a little slow. I'd suggest getting them a cup of coffee or waiting until they're fully awake to talk to them. If they do it all the time, this person is probably not someone you should be trying to have a conversation with. Either they have some sort of mental deficiency, or they're five years old and mocking you.
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I think a person who does that has to be mocking the speaker. The only time I have experienced this was with my parents. If I was ever angry, they would start to mouth what I was saying. It would really wind me up and I would ask them to stop, but they would keep doing it.
My mum does this sometimes when I'm talking, it's really annoying. She does it when she's listening to little kids, I guess because little kids tend to talk slower and are more difficult to understand. But I'm 23 so I don't know why she still does it. I think it's just a habit.
I do this without even noticing. People who are talking to me always have to remind me to be aware of it. I somehow for some crazy reason know what they're going to say and I mouth it at the same time as them, without even noticing! Maybe I'm subconsciously psychic. ;)
Yes, I've noticed this quite a few times, but I know two persons who actually do the same thing outloud. Why is that?
Wow. How judgmental! My friend has told me that I do this, and now I am self conscious about it. It is not intentional. I am not mocking anyone. Actually, I think I am a good listener, and by mouthing back the words, I am taking everything in, so that I can verbalize my response. I stuttered as a child, perhaps there is a connection.
Hawkesdream Level 2 Commenter 3 years ago
I heard somewhere that by mouthing the words, it is supposed to let the other person know that you are listening........or something like that.