Shutdown comments

Someone said to me “Do you know, we have never had a house number?” They had moved house several times. I had no idea what say so said nothing?

"Oh, you funny little thing!"

“Well, it won’t last forever”. This remark from a friend floored me somewhat when I was having a grumble about my mum.

"Life's not fair"(emphasis on the not and said in a sneery voice) when I have just been ranting about the iniquities of the world!

JackyB

I have the opposite problem. I feel very sad when I go to "I'm On" and see that I was the last person to post on most of the conversation have contributed to. I feel guilty for killing all the threads.

I thought that was just me - I get a heartsink feeling that I have said something so silly or trite that other posters are rolling about laughing.

Quid pro quo?

Tanjamaltija

Sit quid quid, when someone wants to show off.

I want to know what this is, as well as another poster.
Never heard of it before.

…and thanks TerriBull

Thanks Joseann!

If the post really bothers them, why do they even comment?

Bit counter intuitive.

GSM, your reply should have been to annoy people like you.
If anyone says It is what it is what it is, I’m afraid I just say , or not as it is.

JackyB

I have the opposite problem. I feel very sad when I go to "I'm On" and see that I was the last person to post on most of the conversation have contributed to. I feel guilty for killing all the threads.

Ah well not this time, JackyB!

Skydancer

I hate "What don't you understand?" My DS often says it regarding my question about something he has just said. I find it rude and patronising.

Agreed. Similarly, 'If you don't understand [insert something you never said in the first place] then I can't help you'.

Also agreed about 'whatever'. It sounds very teenage.

What is sit quid quid?

grumppa

For the record, and to establish that it's not a man thing, I detest "It is what it is".

I was told that 'It is as it is' was a motto used by the Plantagenets; that gives it dignity. They accepted what fate had decreed and their prowerful dynasty moved on, with enormous success. International thinkers in the world of the horse and cart. The dismissive remark that really gets under my skin is 'Oh - whatever', usually accompanied by a flapping hand when the speaker has senssed they are losing the debate.

First World problem!

Dismissal of my problem with, “Well, it’s not important in the grand scheme of things”. Perhaps not, but it’s important to me!

Don't upset yourself,

Sparklefizz

A few years ago I was on the receiving end on GN of "Clear off, you won't be missed." I was actually going through a very hard time in my life and was very upset by this.

That was a nasty shutdown comment, Sparklefizz.
You would very much be missed come the tv Strictly competition!

“Don’t get stressed about it.” I’m not, just sharing my feelings. Irritating.

Sit quid quid, when someone wants to show off.

My DH says " it is what it is" too often.
I feel like going into a long diatribe about perception and reality and facades etc.
Hey ho!

I like the really detailed ones.
"Well, I'm off now to spend time in an expensive restaurant, with my exceptionally clever, rich, and good looking family, so I don't have time to argue here..."

You have only posted to reinforce your own prejudice… instantly categorising opposing opinions into prejudice. So Gnet

I hate "What don't you understand?" My DS often says it regarding my question about something he has just said. I find it rude and patronising.

And your point is ?
Another conversation stopper.