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"I'm good" again
JenJay:
My 12yo DD says this all the time. I always respond "Does that mean 'yes, please' or 'no thanks'?" ;D
perpetua:
Whenever anyone says 'I'm good' I want to add '...at what?' As an expression it makes no sense.
'I'm fine (thanks)' works better and conveys the correct meaning although I agree that the thanks is often implied.
JenJay:
--- Quote from: perpetua on January 19, 2013, 02:45:40 PM ---Whenever anyone says 'I'm good' I want to add '...at what?' As an expression it makes no sense.
'I'm fine (thanks)' works better and conveys the correct meaning although I agree that the thanks is often implied.
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That reminded me, occasionally when DD says it I'll have a bit of fun with her and say "Sometimes, but other times you're pretty bad. Anyway, did you want *thing*?" :P
helixa:
I've tended to use it when declining wine as some people are more insistent on offering it, but I'd usually say "I'm good thanks" with a hand over the glass.
I don't see it as impolite in general though the tone can make a difference.
gellchom:
--- Quote from: helixa on January 19, 2013, 04:09:04 PM ---I've tended to use it when declining wine as some people are more insistent on offering it, but I'd usually say "I'm good thanks" with a hand over the glass.
I don't see it as impolite in general though the tone can make a difference.
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As I said in the OP, "I'm good, thanks" is fine. It's the omission of the "thanks" that I think sounds a bit less than gracious. The same people wouldn't just say "no," they'd say, "no, thanks."
I honestly don't understand how "thank you" is implied with "I'm good," when it is not with "no."
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