To tell the barber he doesn’t want him to talk would embarrass him. Most people will sense when you don;t respond to their chatter that you’re not interested in talking.
How about “If you don’t mind, I’d like to just sit quietly and read my comic book while you cut my hair. Thanks.” and that’s it. Maybe he can talk to your father instead.
Just put up with it Dean. Getting older means being put in annoying situations that you can’t get out of and learning to be bored. It doesn’t build character, it doesn’t make you a better person for doing it – it’s just part of life.
I disagree. Annoying situations are where you learn to shut up & listen. And learn tolerance & patience with others. As well as, if you actually listen to what’s being said, you may just learn something!
To the posters above: if the older guy was telling stories about serving in Europe during the Cold War or something like that I’d agree… but that’s not the problem. He’s also asking questions of a personal nature that are putting Dean on the spot. Kids at that age can be really shy about certain topics even with their friends, let alone with distant acquaintances. The problem Dean has is keeping this older guy in his lane, and he seems to be struggling with how to do that without coming across as disrespectful.
codycab almost 2 years ago
Fin a new Barber then?
beb01 almost 2 years ago
To tell the barber he doesn’t want him to talk would embarrass him. Most people will sense when you don;t respond to their chatter that you’re not interested in talking.
Ermine Notyours almost 2 years ago
Sort of like when I’m forced to listen to annoying music at work. I don’t want to hear it, but I don’t want to be that guy who made them turn it off.
sueb1863 almost 2 years ago
How about “If you don’t mind, I’d like to just sit quietly and read my comic book while you cut my hair. Thanks.” and that’s it. Maybe he can talk to your father instead.
Decepticomic almost 2 years ago
Just put up with it Dean. Getting older means being put in annoying situations that you can’t get out of and learning to be bored. It doesn’t build character, it doesn’t make you a better person for doing it – it’s just part of life.
LadyPeterW almost 2 years ago
I disagree. Annoying situations are where you learn to shut up & listen. And learn tolerance & patience with others. As well as, if you actually listen to what’s being said, you may just learn something!
InquireWithin almost 2 years ago
To the posters above: if the older guy was telling stories about serving in Europe during the Cold War or something like that I’d agree… but that’s not the problem. He’s also asking questions of a personal nature that are putting Dean on the spot. Kids at that age can be really shy about certain topics even with their friends, let alone with distant acquaintances. The problem Dean has is keeping this older guy in his lane, and he seems to be struggling with how to do that without coming across as disrespectful.
josh_bisbee almost 2 years ago
I want a silent barber, but I don’t want him to think I’m rude
MCProfessor almost 2 years ago
If my barber wasn’t allow to talk his head would explode.