Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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Saying you're down to do something means the same thing as saying you're up for it. (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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"Do you want to do this thing with me?"

"I'm down."

"I'm up for it."

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

"Hey you want some potato chips?"

"Potato chip sounds good" => Yes please
"I'm good" => No thanks

Messed me up all the time first time came to the US. Why use positive response for rejection?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago

“I’m good” here means “My situation is good” means “I have what I need already”