Very true. And equally true, we've probably all played both roles more than a time or two.
Easy to forgive the awkward & clumsy. (There but for the grace of God, etc.) Harder to be that generous with the Pontificators, the Pronouncers, the Potentates (the "Ted Baxter's" of the world, if you happen to remember The Mary Tyler Moore Show!)
We fear silence and say silly things to avoid dead air. Silence is often the best policy.
To your point, there are idiots and there are the awkward.
Very true. And equally true, we've probably all played both roles more than a time or two.
Easy to forgive the awkward & clumsy. (There but for the grace of God, etc.) Harder to be that generous with the Pontificators, the Pronouncers, the Potentates (the "Ted Baxter's" of the world, if you happen to remember The Mary Tyler Moore Show!)