Self-Serving 'Boomerasks' Ruin Conversations – Here's How To Chat Fairly

Two people talking

Ever had a conversation that goes a little something like this?

Your conversation partner: “Have you been promoted recently?” 

You: “What? No? You know I’m self employ–”

Your conversation partner: “I actually got promoted last week. I’ve become the vice-deputy manager-chair god-king of...” etc., etc..

If so, I’m afraid you’ve been the victim of a “boomerask,” a portmanteau of “boomerang” and “ask.” 

The term refers to questions that only really...