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Dear Poll: Do You Eavesdrop?

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 3:00pm by DearSugar
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Whenever the opportunity presents itself, I'll eavesdrop. On the bus, the airplane, in line — I just love overhearing what other people are talking about! Since I'm so fascinated by people, it's a perfect way to get a glimpse inside the lives of others without being creepy or stalkerish. I'm of the mindset that if you're having a conversation in any public place, it can't be all that confidential. Perhaps I'm invading, but it sure is entertaining! Are you the same way? Do you like to eavesdrop, too?

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  • Sun_Sun's picture
    Sun_Sun
    1

    if i hear a few words that grab my interest and they're speaking loud enough for me to hear, i might follow along Sticking out tongue

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • jessie's picture
    jessie
    2

    no..since i am partially deaf...a lot of things i can't hear...which can sometimes be a good thing!!! Smiling

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • kikidawn's picture
    kikidawn
    3

    yeah I do ... may not be nice, but if you are speaking loud enough and in public then you shouldn't consider what you are saying as private.

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • ms jamerz's picture
    ms jamerz
    5

    I can't help myself. I even do it when I'm with people. Oh well, I'm sure people are listening to my conversations too haha

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • lickety split's picture
    lickety split
    8

    i can actually have a conversation and listen to another conversation (mommy skill) so yes if i hear something interesting.

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • rainonme224's picture
    rainonme224
    9

    Yes I'm terribly guilty of it! I just can't help it. My bf gets mad b/c he'll be talking to me and I'm too busy listening to someone elses conversation. Oops!

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • justanerd1975's picture
    justanerd1975
    10

    i actually try really hard not 2 hear other people's conversations, because i find it so rude when i catch someone all trying to eavesdrop on me or my friends, i think it's even worse if u know the person, like snooping on your brothers phone conversation, or your friends... nosyyy

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • leeluvfashion's picture
    leeluvfashion
    11

    I dislike listening in on other people's conversations. I do not want people trying to listen in on my conversations so why would I do such a thing to them?. Sometimes it is difficult not to overhear their discusion since the person might talking right next to me; so I try to focus on something else, like a magazine or use my cell to browse the internet.

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • juicylove's picture
    juicylove
    14

    not usually on purpose but if im alone and bored and someones talking loudly i dont have much choice:P. also like someone else said, overheard in newyork is awesome:)

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • Autumns_Elegy's picture
    Autumns_Elegy
    16

    I love eavesdropping. I also love messing with people who are eavesdropping on me.

    I was on the train once with my boyfriend and we were having a quiet chat. The lady behind us was dropping in on our conversation so I steered it towards the filthiest sexiest things I'd ever heard of, My boy caught on quickly and it soon turned quite gnarly.
    When our stop came this lady gave us the filthiest look. It was bloody hilarious!

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • RustyAngel73's picture
    RustyAngel73
    17

    OMG thanks for the link to overheard in new york, allourregrets, i used to love that site and had forgotten about it!

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • Shadowcat14's picture
    Shadowcat14
    18

    Kinda difficult not to when people are talking loudly about their personal lives on a cell phone on crowded public transportation.

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • ohkate's picture
    ohkate
    20

    sometimes I just can't help it. what's awkward is when I interject into conversations, for instance when someone can't think of a word. I'm not trying to be nosy! I can't always block out all the background noises when I'm out in public so sometimes I can't help overhearing people's conversations.

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • Lovely_1's picture
    Lovely_1
    21

    I mean if someone is yap yap yapping on the phone and I am all alone...yea I listen! It's ahrd not to!

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • myystque's picture
    myystque
    23

    It's pretty interesting, especially if you're by yourself, and often (as others have said) it's hard to ignore anyway.

    18 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • calli gurl's picture
    calli gurl
    25

    LOL. majority. haha
    i bet we've heard each other's personal stuff without knowing. lol

    and yeah, i do it too

    1 week 5 days ago Report Comment

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