Have You Been “Boomerasking” Without Realizing It?

The English language just got a new term, and you’ve experienced it—maybe you’ve even done it yourself.

It’s called boomerasking, and no, it’s not about Baby Boomers. It’s when you ask someone a question just to talk about yourself—because you want the conversation to boomerang back to you.

Examples of Boomerasking in the Wild

Ever asked a coworker, “Do anything fun this weekend?” just so you could follow up with your amazing story? That’s boomer-asking in action.

A study identified three common types:
🔹 Ask-bragging: “How was your vacation? Mine was incredible!”
🔹 Ask-complaining: “How’s work? Ugh, I’ve had the worst week.”
🔹 Ask-sharing: “What do you think of cyber trucks?” (Just so you can go on a rant about how much you hate them.)

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Why Do We Do It?

It’s our way of politely steering the conversation. But—news flash—most people see it as self-absorbed.

So, next time you’re about to boomerask, maybe just get to the point instead. Or, you know, actually listen to the other person first. 😅

Have you caught yourself boomerasking? Be honest!