when someone uses the word "but" you may ignore what preceded it?
2007-05-18 07:08:08 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
YES! I am a therapist and I frequently point out that "but" translates to, "Now let me tell you what I *really* think. A longtime veteran therapist who is the father of a colleague of mine used to ask clients to "Scratch their but(t)s"
What brought this to mind for you?
2007-05-18 07:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by Michael 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think I would take both into consideration- what precedes as well as what follows, though the latter part being the conclusive portion is usually more solid & makes more sense but I think both together always gives us a complete picture.
2007-05-18 14:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by ♪Zodiac♫ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can usually ignore the first part. Unless you discern they might be spelling it B-U-T-T then it would be important to know the preceding instructions.
They might have been telling you to do something you would not like.
2007-05-18 19:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it feels that way sometimes.
Such as a mother saying to her child,
I love you, but you can't hit your sister!
It is possible the child gets the impression that she will not be loved if she hits her sister.
I think the word is overused; many use it to link together sentences or idea's that would very well stand alone by themselves. Sometimes the two ideas take on a new meaning with the word 'but' in between that isn't really intended.
Fun stuff. thanks for asking.
2007-05-18 15:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by :) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At times when people are talking way too much yes but if you're just immature then it is an entirely different story.
2007-05-18 14:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by Mizzundastood 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no... but means however. U need the information before the but to come to a conclusion or to recieve the entire story...
2007-05-18 14:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by 100% Woman, yes indeed! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I bet you have a hard time ignoring me while I disrobe.
2007-05-18 14:24:54 · answer #7 · answered by NakasEvilTwin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't mean you ignore what came before unless you want to be a thoughtless jerk.
2007-05-18 14:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by awsomedpossum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is safe but, be careful how you say it.
2007-05-18 14:10:57 · answer #9 · answered by Nutsonyourchin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would be there with you but.. hmmmm..
I could kill my boss but... hmmmm
I love you but ...hmmmm
Yeah, I'd say that is safe to say!!
2007-05-18 14:11:26 · answer #10 · answered by xx 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋