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To debate or say "Indeed"

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GrannyGravy13 Thu 26-Jun-25 12:20:27

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

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Allira Thu 26-Jun-25 11:59:24

😁

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LauraNorderr Thu 26-Jun-25 11:53:29

Indeed

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Magenta8 Thu 26-Jun-25 11:51:14

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.

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Allira Thu 26-Jun-25 11:50:16

Yes, I'll remember that one 😀

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Lathyrus3 Thu 26-Jun-25 11:46:36

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.😀

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Ziggy62 Thu 26-Jun-25 11:41:43

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

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fancythat Thu 26-Jun-25 11:37:56

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.

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Allira Thu 26-Jun-25 11:32:24

You can't debate with someone who knows everything!

"Indeed" is an appropriate response. 😂

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Ziggy62 Thu 26-Jun-25 11:29:17

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

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Ziggy62 Thu 26-Jun-25 11:28:11

Yesterday I was discussing weight loss injections with a relative who has just lost 22lbs on the carnivore diet. He was totally against this diet when DH started it just after Christmas, now is loving results. However after watching something on TV about WLI (think it was Tonight), he's now an 'expert' on the dangers of the injections.
Having read lots about it over the last few months and spoken to nurse at our health centre I was about to mention what I've researched. Then I thought, I just can't be bothered so replied "Indeed"

Is it my age ?(almost 64), is it now I'm retired and spend most of my time at home with my dog?

I just can't be bothered with people 😕

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