I am fed up with the word, "WHY"!

I'll start out by asking you "Why does it bother you, Sanu, that they ask why?" In answer to your discussion though, asking why as an extension allows for more than just a one word or one line answer. It engages the reader/writer in dialouge, and why I believe most writers on here will include that in their discussion, to sort of clarify that they are looking for more depth. I would assume that most writers of any sort of caliber will answer questions in depth with or without the qualifier. However, some writers need to have these prompts to provoke deeper thought, forcing them to dig beneath the surface. I know when I write threads/posts I generally ask a few questions just to get the readers going, giving them a spring board so to speak. Namaste-Anora

Now I have to ask why?

Why are you there and I am here sanu? We could spend the whole day talking istead of writing if we were nearer Then I wouldn't have to ask you why ever. For example, if someone has a favorite colour for their clothes and you can see them wearing it you know why it is their favorite. It usually suits them the best. I very rarely ask 'why' on here as everyone has their own reason and I think that it can sometimes be too personal to insist and ask 'why' too many times. If they want to tell me then they will without me asking... just like you do sanu

LOL Sanuanu now I feel horrible. I have a really bad habit of putting why in my discussions. I never even thought about it. I do get what you are saying though you just want us to ask the question and you will decide if you want to tell me WHY or not? LOL I will so try....can't promise you it won't happen but I will try.

Why is the most annoying word for me. Do you want to know why? I have a child that asks why. I say to my child, go and clean up your room and the response I get is why? And it goes on. It is no wonder why I don't have any more children. I don't have to go through the why business again.

Hi Sanuanu Well you question is difficult to answer but what comes into my mind is its better to state why you fell such was as you can explain more and as you are well aware mylot pays for the quality of the post and by answering to why you can add your quality. However I agree its annoying at times especially when you dont have the answer for it. Regards Thanusha

Well some people just want to have the answers of their responder elaborated..Some responders when asked what is your favorite color they will just respond with the color and nothing else so maybe that's why some people ask the why question.

Well it is a part of it. You can ask question without asking why but the answer is lucking if there is no explanation, because words are complex and it has a lot of meaning, and if you didnt explain it, it can have other interpretation and can lead to miss interpretation.For me why is a must when you ask?

I can see the word really annoys you! I don't know whether people deliberately add it to the end of the question just to extend the discussion. Would you prefer it if the question was asked like this: what is you favourite colour and what are the reasons you like this colour? Is that better for you?

Sometimes "just because" can be a good way to respond to a "why"..lol. I know there are times when I can't answer why..it just is.

I've got my dose of endless "why" whenever I talk to my young nephews and nieces (the 5 yrs old and below). They keep asking why on everything and sometimes it gets to a point when I am really at a lost for answers.

many times people make a choice with out cleary reason ,I awalys do sometime people ask me which one do you like best ,I make a choice but I don't know why or why not,answer directly showing one's thoughts and feelings openly we say it is frank ,can explain why it happen.

who? what? where? when? how? well you cant say why is your favorite color or why do we get there, lol

the word why always is been used at the end of the question or start. in my school days, i remember that in my question paper there always used to exist a "why", everyone used to hate whenever there used to exist any "why".

I can understand what you are saying, maybe people add this to allow for more words to be used in the responses? Don't you get more money for longer answers? WHY ELSE WOULD YOU USE WHY?

it is really a good point of observation you had did it. i think people add this question tag ´why´ is just due to find the exact answer they are looking for or just to know more about it and reach the conclusion and also may be due to have a descriptive answer. all have different view points and by this ´why´we can know how other think and their different ways.

it's funny...sometimes i also get peeved by the question word 'why'...but there's noting that we can do about it..why is part and parcel of any conversation...may be for a change i should just ask WHY NOT? ..just making you smila a bit friend!

Hello friend, It really is very strange and at times, irritating when you have to keep answering a "why" for everything. I remember one of my kid brothers asking "why" for each and every answer that I gave him. And, no matter what amount of explanation you give him, he will find a "why" in that and put it on your face. People here a mylot are a lot sensible and I must say that they are justified in asking "why" a few times but not always. I mean, there's no "why" to your favorite color, is it? Cheers

when people ask 'why' they expect you to give reason for your answer. if that 'why' is not added to the question then the answers would be of one word only. answering 'why' at every step is required.

huh!, you're fed up with the word "WHY?", why? :) Tell us WHY?....