Sunday, February 21, 2010

Off-Hand Phrases

"That's what I thought"

Most annoying phrase in the world if you're the listener, because it makes you wonder why they bothered asking you to double-check if they were so sure of their answers. Especially hurtful if you're really sensitive and have low self-esteem.

It's useful as a way to assert yourself over others by showing that you have a mastery over the skill. You believe you have the answer, you just wanted to double check.

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