Don't you hate it when people make suggestions to you, but ignore yours to them?

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5. I do but it doesn't help.

I guess the dynamic that pisses me off is that I will try the unknown book/movie, unsure of whether it will appeal to me, I do so because I trust someone's judgement, and partly to be a good sport. I would like the same courtesy of having my recommendations considered the same way.

I've stopped short of being an "I told ya so!" smartass when my recommendations are acted on enjoyed, and I query as to why the reluctance? He just sheepishly laughs and says "yeah, I know...." but keeps doing the same thing. Next time he recommends anything to me I'll take either the suggestion posted above or just flatly say If you don't trust my judgement, why should I trust yours.

Some friends expect an immediate reply to every email they send me, but it's like pulling teeth to get them to answer one of mine.

I think it's just self-centered rudeness, or as Kurt said, just stuck on output.