The Last Word

Do you know someone that has to get in the last word? I don't, necessarily, mean when it comes to arguing. Just in general. I have noticed lately that there are a lot of people that must always get in the last word.

For example, I have a co-worker that must always say the last word before we are done talking. Just yesterday we had this conversation.

Co-worker: "Hey, Scott. I'm getting ready to go home. I will see you tomorrow."

Me: "Cool. Have a great night."

Then, just as he walks away...

Co-worker: "See ya."

You already said you will see me tomorrow. You don't have to say it again. But, I guess he had to say it because he had to get in the last word.

There are other places, besides face to face, that I notice this. How about the person that has to send the last e-mail. You e-mail them to ask a question. They e-mail you the answer. You follow it up with an e-mail to say thanks for the answer. So, what does someone that has to get the last word do? They send another e-mail that says "You're welcome."

The world of texting has the "last word" people as well. As a guy that pays by the text, nothing is more frustrating then getting the "ok" or "later" or any other lame closing text just to get the last word.

At this point, I am closing out this post. But, if you are a "last word" type of person, feel free to leave a comment so you can be the one to have the "last word". (I am just joking. I love comments, whether you are a "last word" person or not!)