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bonzo_dog asked in Society & CultureEtiquette · 1 decade ago

How to deal with habitual advice-givers?

I am currently living with someone who has a habit of giving unsolicited advice, especially about job-hunting. (I am currently unemployed.) Yes, she means well but it really gets annoying sometimes. Often it comes across like an interrogation. What's the best way to deal with it?

Update:

Hey, MikeMike, it's UNSOLICITED advice that I was complaining about.

Update 2:

It's someone who was facing eviction from her previous home after losing her job. Yes, there's definitely a question of whether I should continue to let her stay, but that's another story (unless you want me to go so far as threaten her with getting booted out if she won't stop it.)

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I wonder if, having lost her own place, she is nervous that she will lose this one.

    And did she find a job after losing hers? She might well be a good source of advice. Consider that before you start putting a lot of ego into the whole thing.

    You could sit down with her and explain that you are currently nervous and frustrated and scared, and her grilling adds to the stress. Ask her is she's also stressed by it and then you can talk about your mutual worries and stresses. Then you can both segway into what you are both going to do about it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Years ago I was that person. Giving advice all the time while my own life was a mess. One person simply told me how annoying it was and pointed out that I was not taking my own advice. I thanked her for that a few years later. I wait to be asked now. Wisdom is knowing when not to speak. Just ask her to stop until you ask. You don't have to be rude.

    Source(s): formerly annoying person
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You could tell her that good intentions often cause harm. For example she's trying to motivate you but is probably taking away the energy you need to go to work. Another example would be the Nazis who were actually trying to create a utopia.

  • 5 years ago

    properly I specific wish i do no longer provide undesirable advice lol...I provide advice on something i'm asked to advice on interior the limitations of my wisdom. If I dont comprehend then I dont pretend I do. inspite of the shown fact that if I dont comprehend I make a element of looking out no longer in undemanding terms for them yet for myself additionally. i like to be an recommended guy or woman. training instruments you unfastened, wisdom instruments you unfastened...i admire the two i'm involved in FREEDOM! Gosh I appeared like William Wallace then, it somewhat is the Scot in my popping out!

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  • Jenna
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    "Funny, I don't remember ASKING YOU for advice." Maybe they'll get the more DIRECT 'hint."

    Some people are perpetual but-inski's. For them it is hopeless.

  • WB
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Every time she gives advice, say "you don't say". And then go on doing what you were doing.

  • 1 decade ago

    "Thank you but I have got it sorted. If I do need help or advice, I will ask you".

    Keep repeating as necessary.

    KD

  • 1 decade ago

    Why do you live with this person?? You are unemployed maybe you need advise....??

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I would give you my advice but....

  • 1 decade ago

    just say, "thanks, i got this," and ignore advice giver.

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