Why do people say “I’m just going to say it.” before saying something? Is it customary to decla...

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Why do people say “I’m just going to say it.” before saying something?

Is it customary to declare one’s actions before doing them? Such as “I’m just going to eat it.” before a meal or “I’m just going to drive it” before getting into a car. You humans are a curious bunch 🤨👻

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boklenholley7 · F

It always feels like they're just trying to be overly dramatic to me. I lose respect for people like that
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Ghostinthemachine · M

@boklenholley7 well, I’m just gonna say I agree with you, but I will give them a second chance, I have to say

boklenholley7 · F

@Ghostinthemachine I will do, but they have to earn the respect back. \__(:s)__/

Ghostinthemachine · M

@boklenholley7 yeah, respect is earned, not given

I saw that on a poster once

Blondily · F

Yet pets dont seem to mind it. lol

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Ghostinthemachine · M

@Blondily let’s just say it’s not uncommon for me to trip over it, like untied shoelaces

Blondily · F

@Ghostinthemachine If that's true then the cats will want to get in on the action and play with it. 🤭

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Blondily what’s good for the canine is good for the feline 🐶🐱

Colonelmustardseed · 36-40

Well, I’m just gonna read that.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Colonelmustardseed

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Matt85 · 36-40, M

stop sweating the small stuff

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Matt85 If we don’t sweat the small stuff, it can mutate into bigger stuff

assemblingaknob · 26-30, F

I'm just gonna react to this post and scroll past it

Ghostinthemachine · M

@assemblingaknob I’m just gonna read this and add a laughing emoji at the irony

SW-User

It's more expressing a thought, usually hesitation before saying something. You thought of something to say, decided not to say it, but then something made you want to say it after all so you voice that change of heart. "Oh whatever, I'll just say it anyway", that kind of thing.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@SW-User so sort of like a disclaimer to soften the impact ?

JustNik · 51-55, F

I would think it would be more to themselves they were saying it, but it would help me appreciate that it was not something they found easy to say and that would factor into my response to it.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@JustNik Ah, I see. You seem quite adept and knowledgeable in the art of human communication and conversation. I could learn a lot from you

JustNik · 51-55, F

@Ghostinthemachine I think that gives me too much credit. lol that’s just how I would interpret it - no idea if it would be right more often than wrong. 🤷‍♀️

Ghostinthemachine · M

@JustNik Or maybe in the whole grand scheme of things, none of it really matters as long as we are talking

luckranger71 · 51-55, M

Similar to someone saying “no offense” before saying something intended to offend the listener 😆

bijouxbroussard · F

@luckranger71 Exactly !

Ghostinthemachine · M

@luckranger71 Saying “no offense” only serves as a dagger to the insult they just delivered

Mamapolo2016 · F

I think because experience has taught them others stop listening after "You're not going to like this."

At least as odd is, "There. I said it."

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Ghostinthemachine · M

@Spectra Whatever happened to the “humble brag” which always felt like an oxymoron to me, often spoken by morons

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Ghostinthemachine Yeah. I have spokeneth. So let it be written. So let it be done.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Mamapolo2016 Amen 🙏

Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

It’s like when people say “literally”

Expressions are popularized in media and then are perpetuated by the masses until they become dated and then something new comes along

Spectra · 26-30, F

@Muthafukajones Dude like literally that’s so true. Facts 💯 No cap 🧢 Period!!

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Muthafukajones The over use of the word “literally” is literally one of my biggest pet peeves! @Spectra

DemureDeb · 56-60, F

If someone says to you, "To be honest with you", does that mean that this person struggles with honesty?

Mamapolo2016 · F

@DemureDeb It does strike me as questionable. And "I'm being 100% honest with you" implies there are lower percentages of honestyS

DemureDeb · 56-60, F

@Mamapolo2016 Yes, exactly

Ghostinthemachine · M

@DemureDeb @DemureDeb Excellent point. Someone said that today and I asked them if that meant they aren’t usually honest in their words if they have to clarify when they are being honest 😂

Spectra · 26-30, F

😂😂😂 Reminds me of anime where there’s almost this unspoken rule that you have to announce the name of your attack before attacking

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Spectra or in action movies when the bad has the good guy all tied up and reveals his master plan, only to be foiled moments later

AlchemyFox · 36-40, F

I do that in my head. We push ourselves. It's what makes us beautiful and chaotic. And at times funny.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@AlchemyFox sometimes we all need a gentle push.
Other times a firm kick in the @ss!

Sevendays · M

I'm just gonna..um..I don't know. Spontaneity is the key.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Sevendays I agree! It makes me wanna…I dunno, be spontaneous

deadteddy · 26-30, F

I’m just going to comment this.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@deadteddy I’m just gonna heart and reply to this

Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

I'm just gonna comment a bit here

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Queendragonfly a bit more please

bijouxbroussard · F

That sounds like the resolve after internally disputing whether or not it’s something one [b]should[/b] say. 😅

Ghostinthemachine · M

@bijouxbroussard It’s just the push they need to say something no one wants to hear.
And then…awkward silence 🤫

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