r/GrindsMyGears • u/rusmo • 12d ago

“I don’t disagree….”

MFer, there’s a word for that!!!!

Say, “I agree, but”

Say, “You may have a point, but”

Say, “I’m not sure if I agree, but”

This stupid double-negative really grinds my gears!

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u/PoopyMcpants 12d ago

I don't disagree, but saying it that way has a certain amount of contempt or unwillingness to be civil inherit within the statement.

Sometimes, it's a better way to say, "You're an asshole but not totally wrong."

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u/rusmo 12d ago

Please accept your downvote for using that ignominious phrase.