2007-10-29 02:57:11 · 20 answers · asked by other boy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I have like, a friend from like, Canada(I don't know if that is relevant) that says" 'n stuff" after EVERYTHING she like, says!!! It's like, so annoying!!!!
2007-10-29 04:33:27 · answer #1 · answered by absent farmer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often because they cant explain what they are saying properly, so they say that, hoping the other person will say "yea".
Also, possibly to get the other person to agree with what they are saying, maybe due to lack of confidence in what they have just said.
It could also be because of socialisation. If everybody around them is saying it, that person will start to say it too.
There are many reasons why somebody would say it.
2007-10-29 10:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by lealea1989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a lack of confidence in what they are saying, they are checking that they themselves are making sense, it is not necessarily a sign that they think the person they are speaking to is of low intelligence.
It is also a way of gauging the other persons response, whether they show signs of agreement or not.
2007-10-29 10:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by Smoochy Poochy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends. I'm like that with my best friend. Cause she always knows what I'm saying.
2007-10-29 11:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by hippy1975chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to think it was because they thought I was unintelligent to what they were speaking about. It bothered me to the point where I just asked them "Why do you say that." Their response was that they just wanted to make sure I knew what they meant. They are sometimes making sure they are not rambling on about something and speaking nonsense. Their intent was not to be condescending. So, check with them.
2007-10-29 18:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Chloe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In other words,he keeps asking affirmation from himself as to whether he has been able to convey what he really wants to.It's a kind of meta talk.You don't really mean what you appear to be meaning.
2007-10-29 10:19:24 · answer #6 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an annoying habit, know what I mean, Frank Bruno used to say it, know what I mean Harry?
2007-10-29 10:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a poor habit more and more people are falling into, not just in speaking, but also in listening.
it's actually easier to have the discipline to speak in a clear and concise way.
2007-10-29 11:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by smekkleysa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people make comments like ths they are actually trying to direct you to agree with them by making you respond in an affirmative manner, this is ofton done without realisation and helps to talk people "around."
But i am sure you understand that. (SEE)
2007-10-29 10:02:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a form of turntaking you say it to openly get a response out of someone.
2007-10-29 17:09:18 · answer #10 · answered by laydeeheartless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋