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I use pardon me politely. Even excuse me. Or really?
DragonFruit · 61-69, M
I usually say “Excuse me?”
I might say “What?” if I know the person pretty well.
I’ll generally only use “Huh?” if I did hear what was said, but find it unlikely.
I might say “What?” if I know the person pretty well.
I’ll generally only use “Huh?” if I did hear what was said, but find it unlikely.
Doomflower · 36-40, M
@DragonFruit I have a horrible habit of saying something like "huh? Oh yeah blah blah blah" because my mouth starts making noise before my brain has fully grasped the meaning of your message.
DragonFruit · 61-69, M
@Doomflower It doesn’t bother me, as I know a lot of people do that, but when I was practicing law I got into the habit of using words that wouldn’t be misinterpreted....and I certainly wouldn’t accuse anyone saying that of being rude.
Doomflower · 36-40, M
@DragonFruit this explains so much.
I can usuall hear tho.. But my grandma says "pardon?" when she cant hear initially.. I'd probably be like "what?" if i couldnt hear or if i wasnt sure i heard right or didn't want to believe what i heard.. But I'm not formal
Doomflower · 36-40, M
It depends on the setting. If I don't know someone well I will be ultra polite and use "pardon?"
If it is a close friend I will yell that "I can't f#@!ing hear you when you mumble!!!"
If it is a close friend I will yell that "I can't f#@!ing hear you when you mumble!!!"
deadgerbil · 22-25, F
"what was that?"
REMsleep · 41-45, F
If this person is not my close friend or family I would not say huh. Its too informal and can be seen as rude.
I would say " what was that again" or " I didn't catch that last bit"
I would say " what was that again" or " I didn't catch that last bit"