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08-24-2015, 04:39 PM

#11

Geri B

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

There are some words that are so "handy" - they acknowledge that the comment was heard, but do not affirm or negate the comment - but can "say" so much with inflection!

Examples:

Oh?
Really!
Interesting -
Whatever -

What do you say when you "heard" the comment - but that's about all you want to do with/about it?

All of the above....

08-24-2015, 04:40 PM

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nativetexan

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ha, ha. my friend got onto me when asked what I would like to drink and I'd say what ever. I don't know where I picked that up but seemed to have stopped saying it.

08-24-2015, 04:46 PM

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PenniF

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"well dang" - depending on the inflection used - works for most any situation.

08-25-2015, 01:56 AM

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DebbieJJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by loosethread

My DH and I have a few comments for things:

If some one tells us their plans (which we know will never happen). We reply with..."I'd like to see that."

If they are giving advice we don't plan on taking....."I've never thought about it that way."

These are two of my favorites too.

08-25-2015, 02:36 AM

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Stitchit123

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My DH use to get crazy when you ask the kids how school or their day was and out would come ''fine'' in a snotty tone. For me when I would ask what he wanted for dinner he would say 'I don't care' or 'what ever' these answers were like finger nails on a chalkboard. So I didn't cook -he would have to take me out to dinner. Hey, he said he didn't care lol

08-25-2015, 02:52 AM

#16

sandy l

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PenniF

"well dang" - depending on the inflection used - works for most any situation.

Same here and "I'll be darned" is another one.

08-25-2015, 03:59 AM

#17

GingerK

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Oh Stitchit123 I like that one!! DH has been working from home and I honestly admit that I get very tired of constantly needing to plan and make meals. I think I will give him fair warning and then follow your example.

08-25-2015, 04:22 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchit123

I always tell my husband they were out of "idontcare" at the grocery store and they stopped making "whatever" so I can't even get that anymore. So, ok, I will make spaghetti, he hates spaghetti. He usually comes up with something for dinner then.
For other people, I say, "I understand". Yes I understand what you are saying. I might not agree or understand how you came up with that but I understand the words that are coming out of your mouth. You can take it anyway you want.