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Busy is as Busy Does?

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I don't know about you....but do you find it just a wee bit irritating whenever you ask some people how they're doing........the answer is "busy"?  How does that make you feel?  Do you know anyone that isn't busy?

 

                   

I wonder if it all started when our parents bought us toys like this...........so we could learn how to 'multi-task at an early age?  

 

                            

My dad has a favorite saying.........."Take it Lazy"....He makes me laugh.....lol  Imagine needing to take that advice?

 

 

                    

                                                                   

                                     If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you're considering a career in Real Estate or would like more information about Keller Williams please give Liz  Moras a call!  Managing Broker and Team Leader - 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@shaw.ca

 

Comments (18)

Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Liz...When folks ask me that question I usually reply that I've been at some grandchild event.  I manage to find time for real estate also and I always have time to take it easy.  This is my life!

Kate

Apr 26, 2009 03:58 PM
Brian Lee Burke
Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO
Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

Liz - yet when somebody asks you "What are you doing?" - the answer often is "nothing".... I guess it's there to fill blank space lol ~Rita

Apr 26, 2009 04:03 PM
Matt McLaughlin
The Pest Force - Myrtle Beach, SC

What about when the question is, " are you staying busy"? I get that question all the time. I think next time I will just reply, "I'm taking it lazy"!

Apr 26, 2009 04:07 PM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Liz... especially in mortgages, I love it when a loan officer would tell me that they are swamped or that they need an assistant, when I find out that they are doing 3 deals or less a month ir if that...  but so many people use the word busy and it makes you wonder.  But in any case, I need to get back to what I was doing, because I am extremely busy...  zZ  zz zzZ Z z  z Z Z  Z   ...  lol

jeff belonger

Apr 26, 2009 04:10 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

"Take it lazy".  I like that.  I think taking time for a break occasionally is very important in the crazy time in which we live.

Apr 26, 2009 04:49 PM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Hi Liz... I think that your dad is on to something with "Take it Lazy".  I like that a lot! :)

Apr 26, 2009 05:40 PM
Ryan Shaughnessy
PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO
Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

It is a great non-answer.  It reminds me when Mom asked about school - the standard answer was fine.  It makes me wonder if "busy" is code word for "nothing much... but I'm not going to tell you that."

Apr 26, 2009 05:47 PM
Michelle Tucker ~ Pooler Real Estate
!Daley Real Estate - Pooler, GA
Rincon~Savannah~Richmond Hill

Liz:  After reading your post, I got to thinking how does that response sound to the receiver on the other end?  Does busy imply that you don't have time for anything else let alone them? I will have to think of a clever response to "how have you been?" 

Take it lazy Liz (I will be adding that to my response list). 

 

Apr 27, 2009 12:24 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Liz - If you respond busy are you implying or does the person asking get the impression you are to busy to take on another buyer or seller or if you answer Ok does that mean the really don't want to talk about it.

I think the question being asked is just as irritating to some as the answers you might receive. It is one of those question that we use to fill an awkward moment when we bump into or talk to someone we have failed to keep up with. It is part of our social make up and will likely always garner one of a few answers that we already know, answers that are as meaningless as the question asked, unless it is asked out of genuine concern by a close friend or relative.

Apr 27, 2009 02:15 AM
Janna Scharf
Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert

Okay, that toy and the multi-tasking at an early age really COULD explain a lot!  Thanks for a little comic relief on a Monday morning. 

Apr 27, 2009 03:51 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Liz,

I need to do a blog post on being frazzled. I feel like I am going in too many directions.

Apr 27, 2009 04:33 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Whenever someone answers "I'm busy" to how's business, I always ask them for details. "I'm busy" might be their patented answer, but it's the follow up question that always throws them for a loop!

Apr 27, 2009 06:07 AM
Liz Loadholt
Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC - Mount Pleasant, SC
Realtor--Broker-in-charge - Trainer--Relocation Director Covering SC

Liz --- this is one of my pet peeves, too.  However, more than I'm busy, I really dislike for someone to start telling me how bad they feel ---Unless you are family or a close friend, who cares?  That's why my answer is always "wonderful, wonderful".

mama Liz Signature

Apr 27, 2009 07:20 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

....lol ... very cute Liz ...love the pics ... 

me ? Well, I am busy, but that's with 3 new listings this month, 4 closings scheduled  (2 more next month) and 4 new buyers added to my roster int he last 2 weeks !

... oh and I'm kinda busy catering to a 3 week old newbie too !!!

lol

Hope you are well ! ...(and busy :o)

Cheers !

Sheldon

Apr 27, 2009 01:08 PM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Kate - you have the dream life! :-)

Rita - we want a quick hi and hello and don't know what else to say.......but how are you? kids say 'nothing' but i don't think adults do very often! ;-0

Apr 27, 2009 02:01 PM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Matt - I don't mind 'are you staying busy' its sort like - have you enough stuff happening to keep you busy?  Whats you're secret - good on ya.......that kinda thing! :-)

Jeff - what is the average amount of mortgages in a month?....busy means different things to different people doesn't it? :-)

Christine -  and we need to do it without feeling guilty about it!

Apr 27, 2009 02:51 PM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Steve - I used to think he was silly when he said that to my friend - hmmm now i wonder what he REALLY meant~!

Ryan - who knows for sure eh?  it could mean - i'm a poor time manager so it alway feel like i'm busy?  what am I doing?  not sure........but If I'm busy I may never really have to figure that out! :-)

Michele - I know it cut me short from wanting to continue the conversation :-)

Apr 27, 2009 02:54 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Liz, I am going to remember that take it lazy advice. My version of that from my Mom and a little painting we had on the wall is everyone deserves a lazy day. Thankfully in my mind I have never had a problem with that. You can keep your busy all the time. Give me lazy every once in awhile.

Apr 27, 2009 09:06 PM