• rtxn@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    4 months ago

    *explains concept normally*
    “Why are you being so vague?”
    *explains concept thoroughly and precisely*
    “Don’t talk to me like I’m an idiot!”

    • GardenVarietyAnxiety@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      4 months ago

      Oh my fucking god, this. Why are people like this?

      “I have no idea what you’re talking about”

      to

      “Why are you mansplaining??” In 6 seconds…

      • Hugucinogens@lemmy.blahaj.zone
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        4 months ago

        People can, and will be dicks, who get embarrassed about not understanding shit and try to find blame elsewhere for their embarrassment.

        Still, there is an important skill when teaching someone something, of understanding approximately how much they know, and telling them approximately the parts they don’t, leaving them to ask you questions to fill the gaps afterwards. Makes teaching really fast when done right.