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Re:On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No." by DarrenMills on Sunday September 13, 2009 @03:51PM (#820483)
I've personally taken a dislike to using two phrases with people, "fine" and "whatever". Both of them, generally, have a negative connotation to them. Especially when talking to a girlfriend/significant other, it just feels crude.
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Re:On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No." by trafficlight on Sunday September 13, 2009 @10:03PM (#820941)
This is very true. My wife particularly hates "fine" and "sure".
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