Usually, the one who want others to participate finds it necessary to add negative statements about those who are not averse to participate, often as reverse psychology in order to manipulate them into participating, even though the attempt has the complete opposite effect. The thought is "I want you to do this, like me, because together we can have even more fun," but it comes out as "If you do not do this like me/us, then you <attempt at insult>." And in many cases, they act as if they reject said person for not participating. So the immaturity is not in the wanting to sing the alphabet song out loud, but in the way said person wants others to participate, and often intrusively so.
To me, enjoyment is found in observation. So I find the intrusion annoying. Not saying you would intrude, nor saying I find you annoying. Quite the contrary. You peeked my curiosity. I find such people quite endearing, if only at an arms length.



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