Cause I always say "good" when the grammatically correct word to use would be "fine"... does this bother people enough that I should switch to saying "fine"... what do you think? Or do you think I am just out of my mind and should shut up before I hurt myself?
2007-05-02 12:39:57 · 13 answers · asked by ssmith 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I always say, "I'm good" also. I don't consider it incorrect grammar (although it is) but rather I consider it "slang".
"I'm fine" sounds too formal for every day. Perhaps at a posh dinner party, I might tilt my head and say, "I'm fine, thank you." or "Very well, thank you."
Otherwise, I'M GOOD is my preference!
2007-05-02 12:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, personally, I think it would be pedantic of someone to take issue with your grammar. I mean, everyone is so casual with language now days, especially when in conversation, so it's really not a big deal. Just say whatever you feel like saying, the grammar police aren't going to come and arrest you!
2007-05-02 13:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by ♥indigo♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you from the south? I live in Atlanta, and "good" seems to be a common answer.
It doesn't bother me so much--sometimes I say it myself. Most of the time when someone asks, I say, "I'm well, thank you."
2007-05-03 02:37:28 · answer #3 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not me, the way i see it is if you've been saying it for a long time then it's going to stick with you, and then if you try to break out of saying it, but continue it's a subconcious thing, because of the long term use so then it slides out.
2007-05-02 14:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by ~Mmmkay?~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me. I'd rather they say good then go on and on and on about all the things wrong with them.
2007-05-02 13:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by meg3f 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since the question is not supposed to be interpreted literally in the first place, it hardly matters how the answer is phrased.
2007-05-02 12:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think, if we are being particular, that you feel neither good nor fine, but well.
You may be good.
You may be fine, in fact.
But you feel well.
2007-05-02 12:50:15 · answer #7 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems "good" is becoming a popular answer. Accept it.
2007-05-02 20:30:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r good to go.
u r fine in the UK
2007-05-02 13:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by rover 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL. No it doesn't bother me, but I usually say "I'm well, thanks," or "I'm happy today."
Sometimes I say, "I'm good!" in a joking referral to my own self-righteousness, lol.
2007-05-02 12:44:09 · answer #10 · answered by MumOf5 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋