To debate or say "Indeed"

I don't mean for this to be a debate on WLI more about discussing different opinions

You can't debate with someone who knows everything!

"Indeed" is an appropriate response. 😂

I have noticed this before in life.

Someone who pntificates against something, changes their mind, and then they have a need to be a "leader" in the opposite direction.

Thank you, feel better now
I couldn't (and obviously didn't) have put it better myself lol

fancythat

I have noticed this before in life.

Someone who pntificates against something, changes their mind, and then they have a need to be a "leader" in the opposite direction.

St Paul being a prime example😬

My mother n law would say ‘If you say so” but I like “Indeed” much better.

My go to phrase from now on.😀

Yes, I'll remember that one 😀

Life is too short to bother.

I have been lectured on many subjects, I have been interested in and researched, over the years and had things explained to me in terms simple enough for me to understand. This often takes the form of ramming their opinions down my throat as if they were facts. I usually just nod and smile, it's easier, especially as they are only concerned with their own views and not interested in anything I have to say on the subject.

Indeed

😁

I nod and smile in most circumstances like this.

If I know someone is stating something that I am 100% sure is wrong/untrue my go to phrase is I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong

You may think so but I can’t possibly comment😄

"Oh" nod and smile.

To be fair looking at the latest news report your friend may have a point.

Norah

"Oh" nod and smile.

I have a friend who says "Oh, goodness"🙂, particularly when another of our friends comes out with something odd!

I find "Mmm" very useful!

I have been a nod, agree smile person for most of my life. I do have one friend who likes to give her opinion on things but she can be such a Debbie Downer. This affects my mood so I am slowly coming round to challenging her on things she says.

Personally, I use 'indeed' in a totally different way, to say I approve of the comment made.

In the above case I'd probably, hmmm interesting!

Yes I use ‘indeed’ in the same way Claremont.

Commonground

I find "Mmm" very useful!

I laughed at this, because that's exactly what my husband says I always do!

fancythat

I have noticed this before in life.

Someone who pntificates against something, changes their mind, and then they have a need to be a "leader" in the opposite direction.

Rather like a born again smoker !

Indeed.

I long ago stopped debating with people. Most people don't listen anyway, just want to get their point across.

Mmm was my go-to response, but I like indeed implies more gravitas.

I just respond with ‘that’s nice’…..any fans of Mrs Brown’s boys will know exactly what that means 😉