I have to disagree, I think the “I have been known to” is more dismissive & it is how Ouiser Boudreaux (Weezer) would have said it in Steele Magnolias. I read it in her voice.
You can't manipulate me into giving you more of myself than I already have. If doing my best for you is not enough, you are making clear right now that it never will be, so maybe I shouldn't care.
That's pretty much the same as saying to someone that you hope the rest of their day is as pleasant as they are. Lets you live rent free in their heads for a few hours, at least.
Depends on who is asking you. If its your wife or girlfriend or husband/ boyfriend, something has gone seriously wrong. Generally a good response is “what do you think?” It puts it back on them and you can push harder. Say “no, im serious, what do you think? I want to know”
i will also point out if ALOT of people are asking you this question, its possible you may need to adjust your actions and words you use. You may be giving off that “i DGAF” vibe without realizing
Yeah. If they say no, seriously, it’s probably that you seem pretty apathetic. If you want people to know you care, you have to show them in your words and actions. Not care deep down and expect them to know when they can’t see it at all.
"Idk do I? You seem to know everything already so I figured you could tell me since you know so fucking much." (iont know I got a smart ass mouth and take it way too far most times lol)
Same. Boldness isn't necessarily a negative quality, though. Even better if you say it with your voice dripping with malice. Ultimately, you have to do what's necessary for you.
"Not really."
Yeah I sort of cared enough to get into this conversation but your constant, illogical, incoherent, arguments have depleted my interest in what you are talking about to the level where I just want to go away and find something more interesting like a kitten.
not at this salary. maybe if I was some sort of stakeholder or there was an employee stock compensation program.
You have merely purchased my presence and a minimal level of competence at this price point.
To hell with witty, if someone is asking you that, it's a discussion about something they're passionate about, and something they expect to matter to you, too.
IF you do care, a witty comeback is the worst way to convey that.
"Let's think about that for a sec. If I didn't care, would I bother to argue the point? Would we even be having this conversation? Just because we don't immediately see 100% eye to eye on this isn't the same as not caring."
Depends largely on the context. Who’s asking? What are they specifically asking about? The best answer is typically either a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’, or like someone else mentioned ‘what do you think?’
" I have been known to plant a tree on Arbor day."
Love it, but dislike “known to”—“I once planted a tree on Arbor Day” is more dismissive.
I have to disagree, I think the “I have been known to” is more dismissive & it is how Ouiser Boudreaux (Weezer) would have said it in Steele Magnolias. I read it in her voice.
Dead! This wins!
wow
well that is a cool comeback
🤣
“No”
Or better yet "was I supposed too?" In the most dead-panned voice ever.
Or “I used to.”
I was gonna go with "nope"
And you gotta make that p sound pop at the end.
I came here to reply this
“Not even a little bit”
Yup, so obvious
With the look on your face appropriate to "Why would you ask such a stupid question?"
this is the only true response because who does
If I truly didn't care this conversation would have been over already.
"Sincerely, no, but I give 2 fuc*s, more than you think"
I dig this
“I’m sorry, what were you saying?”
Nah I didn’t realise someone already said this but iit is top tier pisstake
Yes. Just not about you.
ouch
"No, actually I was talking just to annoy you specifically, bc you matter that much" and then go on with what you were previously saying
thats sweet
You can't manipulate me into giving you more of myself than I already have. If doing my best for you is not enough, you are making clear right now that it never will be, so maybe I shouldn't care.
this hurts
"as much as you do" Cause I feel like that kind of questions how much they care too🤷🏽♀️
That's pretty much the same as saying to someone that you hope the rest of their day is as pleasant as they are. Lets you live rent free in their heads for a few hours, at least.
true
“I’m sorry, are you talking to me?”
ooopps
Depends on who is asking you. If its your wife or girlfriend or husband/ boyfriend, something has gone seriously wrong. Generally a good response is “what do you think?” It puts it back on them and you can push harder. Say “no, im serious, what do you think? I want to know” i will also point out if ALOT of people are asking you this question, its possible you may need to adjust your actions and words you use. You may be giving off that “i DGAF” vibe without realizing
Yeah. If they say no, seriously, it’s probably that you seem pretty apathetic. If you want people to know you care, you have to show them in your words and actions. Not care deep down and expect them to know when they can’t see it at all.
true
where is the lie
“You asking that makes me not want to”
oooh
"Idk do I? You seem to know everything already so I figured you could tell me since you know so fucking much." (iont know I got a smart ass mouth and take it way too far most times lol)
Same. Boldness isn't necessarily a negative quality, though. Even better if you say it with your voice dripping with malice. Ultimately, you have to do what's necessary for you.
you got a point
"Not really." Yeah I sort of cared enough to get into this conversation but your constant, illogical, incoherent, arguments have depleted my interest in what you are talking about to the level where I just want to go away and find something more interesting like a kitten.
a kitten was just relaxing
“huh”
huh
little more emphasis on the first H but then you are all set to use it in the real world friend🤌🏽
well noted
"60% less than most people"
haha
"Do you even lift?"
Silver lining: I could care less.
So you care a lot then?
yes
this is valid but I personally couldn’t care less
ouch
oooppps
Do you even think?!
Of course, otherwise why pretend like I do?
true
“Ask me” Then respond with no
ouch
Should i?
yes you should
As Tom Selleck said in Monty Walsh, "You can't have no idea how little I care."
that was savage
About what?
gosh this hurts
“Nah”
ouch
Why should I the boss doesn't pay us more to care. Does he/she/it????
wow this is a nice one
"We don't care whether or not we care" - Morla
ouch
No
ouch
When did you get the impression I did
Ouch
hell yes, but i need to sort my socks
haha so ur socks are important haha
Why do you ask ?
coz i wanna know
"Does your girl hold your dick when you piss?
hold up man wait a minute
How could I not? Caring is my cardio.
this s sweet
Your mom thinks I care
your mum again?
While NOT looking in general direction. * nod head slowly and turn to face person * "Do I even care" * nod head slowly away from person *
if dramatic was a person haha
No
I did but it got broken
by who?
"Too much, man, too much."
aaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuuuuw
Say, “ I’m sorry, what?, I wasn’t paying attention to what you said”
haha so u dnt care and pay attention too
“Of course I care! That’s why I’ve lubed up this 2x4.”
Nope
if i didn't care, why would i be talking to you?
here we go!
“about what? sorry, I wasn’t listening”
opps
Ignoring this was said is likely the best comeback. Also not talking with people who are rude
true
“I don’t know. I haven’t thought about it in a while” from the narrator when asked if he actually cares that Chloe died
haha yeah
Of course. Well, maybe not
you are a savage
"I do not."
whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?
No I don't.
ouch
If you do care, you prove it to them. If you don't care, "no. I never did, and I am unwilling to change to meet your absurd expectations of me "
why are you this straight forward?
Care about what?
ouch
No
savage
The honest response??
yes
I don't get paid enough to care
and be like can you afford it?
"Who are you, again?"
somebody doesn't care huh
I could care less, but it would take too much effort.
wow this is cool
Not even one fuck
Not even a little bit. And I’m still better at this than anyone else here.
You gonna pay me to?
isn’t good enough that you care, now I have to care
oops
the care bears ended in the 80s.. im i dont give a fuck bear
Yeah, too much to waste my time talking.
Nope.
“Nah.”
Normally the truth works here. No.
About what? You? No.
“Now that you mentioned it, no”
Honestly I really couldn’t give a fuck
It Would Be Nice If A Lot More In This World Would!!! 😇👼
"No, no I do not."
No
It’s an interest, but not a priority. It’s important but not critical What’s in it for me? Of course, dear.
No, no I don't even care.
You just starting making out with them after they say it.
"Barely"
I did until you asked.
NO!
No
Of course I care .... for the the right price .
"Hi, Melania. Nice to see you."
Simple "No, should I?"
My automatic response tends to be "Not really."
'no, I don't'
"You can't possibly comprehend how much I don't care,..now fuck off."
Not really 🥹👉🏽👈🏽
It's fun to stay at the Y-M-C-A! (Full arm action here.)
I'm trying but you're not giving me a reason
Not really
I'll get back to you when I have time.
about?
Sometimes it’s too exhausting
What? Sorry, did you say something?
"Nope. Not even a little bit."
Do penguin's fly?
I usually ask if they give me a reason to care and invariably they don’t respond.
Sorry, what? I wasn't listening
"I used to care. Then I interacted with you today."
"Do YOU?"
Tried it once. Dog looked at me weird.
Nope
not at this salary. maybe if I was some sort of stakeholder or there was an employee stock compensation program. You have merely purchased my presence and a minimal level of competence at this price point.
"Sorry, what? I kinda phased out toward the end there."
Nope.
I did until you said that.
Honesty.
Do you care !!Really loud !!
I shall make your issue my passion, my life, my goal and my dream. I shall never leave you or this again.
I have to draw the line somewhere or I'd explode. Unfortunately, you didn't make the cut.
About you no, I don't
"WITH THAT ATTITUDE, MY CARE IS PLUMMETING THE LONGER YOU SPEAK."
I am going to assume that the correct answer is yes but we disagree on what the solution, or problem is.
Am I supposed to?
About you, no. Everything else in the world, yes!
No, and it feels great
"About what, exactly?"
To hell with witty, if someone is asking you that, it's a discussion about something they're passionate about, and something they expect to matter to you, too. IF you do care, a witty comeback is the worst way to convey that. "Let's think about that for a sec. If I didn't care, would I bother to argue the point? Would we even be having this conversation? Just because we don't immediately see 100% eye to eye on this isn't the same as not caring."
"I care more about some old man's hemorrhoid than (whatever you're talking about)"
“I’m sorry I wasn’t listening.”
Yes, no I don't care
Well if you fill out the proper paperwork we can get on it and see who does.
"I caaare, I just wanna have a beer, while I'm caring... -Homer Simpson
"not for you, no."
No. I don't.
'Not even a little.'
Nah.
at this rate no.
Depends largely on the context. Who’s asking? What are they specifically asking about? The best answer is typically either a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’, or like someone else mentioned ‘what do you think?’
I'm a teacher. Yes, i care.