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Is there a name or saying for someone
steve m - 17/12/06 at 03:07 PM

who always replies a question with a question ??

as i have a disciplinery over the next few days (not mine !!) with an individual, who works for another department, but actually works for me indirectley, and trying to get an answer out of him, is worse thatn getting blood from a stone

I can think of a couple of names, arsehole, politician, rude

any more

regards

steve

Catpuss - 17/12/06 at 03:09 PM

Consultant?

Would be P45 owner?

Probably what you want is "Evasive"

[Edited on 17/12/06 by Catpuss]

russbost - 17/12/06 at 03:10 PM

Pratt?

steve m - 17/12/06 at 03:32 PM

Evasive, is the word !!

thanks, but there could be more

I do like evasive, yet this individual isnt evasive, as he does know the answers, its just that he wont share the answer, and this is the frustratng part
he is just rude and sacarstic, to a level that is unaceptable

regards

steve

Danozeman - 17/12/06 at 03:45 PM

quote:

he is just rude and sacarstic, to a level that is unaceptable


Just get rid...

Macbeast - 17/12/06 at 04:35 PM

It's usually called a counsellor - "do you think we should get a divorce? " -- "What do YOU think? "

mistergrumpy - 17/12/06 at 04:56 PM

Highly or annoyingly inquisitive?
If between us we haven't thought of a 'one worder' so to speak, is it safe to say that if you do find the word then it may not be understood and create the impact that you really want? What about 'always replies with questions and evades the subject'?

[Edited on 17/12/06 by mistergrumpy]

zenarcher - 17/12/06 at 05:01 PM

Try to structure your questions in such a way that if he answers with another question, he either contradicts himself or looks foolish.

This LINK may help explain.



Then sack him.

Peteff - 17/12/06 at 05:02 PM

That's what he is if he knows the answers but covers up by being obtuse.

[Edited on 17/12/06 by Peteff]

JoelP - 17/12/06 at 05:32 PM

i would define him as a smartarse. Point out in the first instance that you expect straight answers, and at the first evasive reply remind him of this.

Avoneer - 17/12/06 at 06:02 PM

Insecure......

Attention Whore.....

Pat...

BusaLoco - 17/12/06 at 06:13 PM

Is there a name or saying for someone

who always replies a question with a question


... In my experience...It's usually the wife.

DIY Si - 17/12/06 at 08:09 PM

Someone in middle management?! Just tell him to stop being obtuse and answer you question or you'll sack him for being stupid!

Catpuss - 17/12/06 at 08:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Evasive, is the word !!

thanks, but there could be more

I do like evasive, yet this individual isnt evasive, as he does know the answers, its just that he wont share the answer, and this is the frustratng part
he is just rude and sacarstic, to a level that is unaceptable

regards

steve


Ah in that case uncooperative.

And, as peteff said, antagonistic which would be very appropriate for the situation.

How about not a team player thats one they like to use against people in disciplinary actions.



[Edited on 17/12/06 by Catpuss]

DIY Si - 17/12/06 at 08:29 PM

There should be a good few "key words" available, non-team player, inefficient, not taking responsible for his actions, generally being a co*k etc etc.