What they say vs. What they mean
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While I don't have other examples to share, I'd like to decipher the reasons behind each one already stated.
Example 1: Passive aggressiveness
Example 2: Priorities
Example 3: Pretense
Example 4: Parenting, I kid. I don't know, really, maybe Mom just wanted to delay the inevitable in hopes that it would hurt less.
Example 1: Passive aggressiveness
Example 2: Priorities
Example 3: Pretense
Example 4: Parenting, I kid. I don't know, really, maybe Mom just wanted to delay the inevitable in hopes that it would hurt less.
What I'm saying: "Now look here, Slave!"
What I mean: "Good Gumdrops. That was a little harsh, don't you think?"
I'm sure not ALL of your suggestions are that bad...
What I mean: "Good Gumdrops. That was a little harsh, don't you think?"
I'm sure not ALL of your suggestions are that bad...
What I mean: "I'm done being a Rolodex. We can go to OG or out for sushi and that's my final offer."
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You said "If I see an ugly baby or a kid..." so I thought it meant you have seen ugly babies or kids (in your opinion). I did not mean to take your words out of context.
The way I understand the word "if", that word means there is a possibility. So when the word "if" is used, that suggests to me that in your opinion, there is the possibility of seeing an ugly baby or child- that they exist in your frame of reference.
For example, I could say "If it rains, I will need my umbrella." To me, the word "if" means there is a possibility.
I think I am probably a little more strange than most people, as I zero in on the precise meanings of words.
I did not mean to offend you.
The way I understand the word "if", that word means there is a possibility. So when the word "if" is used, that suggests to me that in your opinion, there is the possibility of seeing an ugly baby or child- that they exist in your frame of reference.
For example, I could say "If it rains, I will need my umbrella." To me, the word "if" means there is a possibility.
I think I am probably a little more strange than most people, as I zero in on the precise meanings of words.
I did not mean to offend you.
Oh believe me.
You don't know how many times my poor parents have said that over the years, too.
(And somehow, I don't think they were tears of laughter.)
P.S. If Conversation IS practicing to on an an episode of "Deal or No Deal", perhaps they shall serve the sushi from a gold briefcase.
You don't know how many times my poor parents have said that over the years, too.
(And somehow, I don't think they were tears of laughter.)
P.S. If Conversation IS practicing to on an an episode of "Deal or No Deal", perhaps they shall serve the sushi from a gold briefcase.
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