Famous Lies
Have you every thought about how certain phrases and comments are really designed to cover up the true feelings of the person speaking to you. Over the years, I have attempted to keep track of some of these deceptive comments. Here are a few I would like to share with you along with the real meanings [ in brackets] underlying the statement :
1. Relax, this won't hurt much. [ Well, it didn't hurt me that much]
2. Um, Interesting. [ What in the hell are you talking about?]
3. We're almost there. [ Just chill, we will get there when we get there]
4. I will still respect you in the morning.[ I will say anything to get what I want tonight]
5. I don't see color. I'm colorblind when it comes to people. [ Look, I don't want to get into a discussion on race]
6. Not to worry, your secret is safe with me. [ It's not that I can't keep a secret, it's the people I tell]
7. Let me take that under consideration. [ Forgetaboutit]
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O bet a lot of you have interesting and funny one-liners like these to share
Let's hear em
I know there is money in my checking account, Just look at all these blank checks I have,....
I'm here for you. (not really, since I don't expect you to call, but it sounds like I care)
Sadly that makes sense to too many people
We all know you do
That is a good one though
8. Try it, you'll like it.
Often used, not as often correct
Thanks for sharing
From the government - "the program will pay for itself".
A couple of years ago, my granddaughter wanted something. When I told her that I didn't have the money for it, she just said, "Well, why don't you just write a check?" OK, she's six now and is slowly learning about the concept of banking.
Granddaughters are precious
Honest, I will pay you back with interest when I get my Income tax check....
I have heard that from 2 of three sons on the just the past few years
Both paid back in full but a little later than the return check arrived
When I was your age we d to walk to school. we didn't even have shoes to wear in the winter time....
"You can trust me."
My favorite from my parents was, "We'll see." Just like Baby Roo said in Kanga's pouch-- "We're always seeing and never doing."
8. Addendum to #4; Your husband will never find out. [Actually, he may very well find out, but I won't be here when he does].
"Our nuclear energy program is only for civilian purposes"
Another good parent one (I've used it many times with both kids and grandkids) is, "I'll think about it". Freely translated it means [Not in a million years kid].
I guess I'm stupid, but I just say no. Nope, we're not going to eat jelly beans all day at the zoo. I can't allow that to happen, because I care about you, and you can be killed. That's NOT going to happen.
Sure, it invites tantrums, snarls, and sulks, but at least I'm honest...
NOTE! I never do anything that I mind my husband finding out about. I am NOT good at sneaking around, and have an honest soul to the point that I'd tell him, anyway. So, for me, since I'm not smart enough to hide something, it's just best if I don't.
Here's another one. At the hospital: "Ok, now, you're going to feel some pressure."
Calling that pain, "pressure", is akin to application of the red hot iron mask being called "a facial". HAHA!
... and we walked up hill, both ways.
...in snow knee deep
"we'll see" is the earliest time in life that we are faced with the filibuster effect!
Good for you!
I am of the same mind, but my bride can read my mind anyway
Buzz
And even though it started with a bomb, many people believe that to this day!
said to the bill collector,. The checks in the mail....
said to the repo man, But I just made the last payment, call the bank if you don't believe me, just don't take my car.....
L R
The latter is a good argument for keeping your car in a locked garage
As a HR Manager and then Director in a manufacturing company, I heard all the reasons possible (and some not so possible) about why someone was either late for work, absent altogether or really needed a day off even though they had no vacation or sick days left.
I am sure that some of you have as well
Care to share?
(Upon arriving late to work)
I did everything like any other day, the bus must have just been driving slower than usual!
the BEST excuse for being Innocent I heard was on Judge Judy,. A lady said she hit the windshield with a bat but it was not her fault. Had the man she was swinging the bat at hadn't ducked out of the way she would not have missed him and hit the windshield, so it was all his fault.
I was thinking of what the Ayatollah says.
oh, my bad!
both versions apply I guess
L R
That sounds very much like an affirmative defense worth considering