To debate or say "Indeed"

'Interesting' is also a good one.

On the subject of diets I actually do think the whole subject is fascinating. Things have moved so far on from the calorie-counting doctrine and people are finding diets that work for them, listening to their bodies, having good nutrition etc. But a weight loss DRUG?? No thanks. And I would not trust the opinion/advice of professionals who are largely funded by drug companies. I have one word for all of that - thalidomide.

For menindeed signals agreement so I prefer Is that so ?or really?

Well if it's not a conversation you're going to enjoy, that's a pretty good and inoffensive way to refuse to have it. Nice move.

pea007 There We Are Then I’ll have to remember that one 😂😂

It's not just you.

Mmmm and indeed serve me very well!

Best to let him have his say. Older men like to do this.

However, do watch out for the follow up that "we agreed", if you do not debate when it affects your life. I like to treat my DGS in the holidays when he comes to me - hubby said " play spaces are getting ridiculously expensive", so next time we went out, his rant was "we AGREED that you would not spend money on play spaces"

As to spending time at home, you have spent years having to go out, interact, share, so now is your time not to if you do not want to, but keep contact with close friends and pick your outings to suit your mood, so that if you do want to, you still have the options.

Indeed Rocks. Smart,Sophisticated snd really puts people on the spot.
As in you are talking rubbish.To put it mildly.
It is now rarely used and l think it will
sadly die out completely with the of all of us oldies.

Love it perfect response!

Mmm think of First they came for the Jews… from the pulpit of pastor niemoller.. ‘and I did not speak out and then they came for me.’
It’s hard to speak out against the fashion but we need to. Against the the gender ideologues, against the anti semitic pro Palestinians. Though I have to admit don’t ever bring it up. THe first injunction of the ideologue is ‘no debate’.

If it’s a serious subject you should always listen. I’ve also noticed though that some people are too competitive to listen. They have to shut you down even if you are stating some really non contentious interesting researched fact.
If I disagree I do say so and why. I enjoy a debate and will happily be free to disagree or often have my mind changed. (Don’t have many friends any more, love dogs 🤭)

O just say "oh, ok"