“I’m not sure we’re on the same page with that concept.”
IMO only means “I disagree”, and implies much more a difference of values than of cognitive capacity.
“This is counter to my current understanding”
This is excellent, enjoy your Lemmy Gold!
Thank u so far I am enjoying it.
There is also the “I don’t follow your logic” humblebrag.
That’s not a bad idea. However, I would propose a few small improvements to - completely different plan follows
Have you tried looking at it from a different perspective?
“That certainly sounds very … courageous”
When it sounds stupid but idgaf: Sounds good!
When it sounds stupid and igaf: thanks for bringing up that point! Definitely I agree with what you’re saying, but don’t think it really applies here cause… As I mentioned yesterday… Sorry if I wasn’t super clear before but…
We need alignment on x or y will suffer.
It doesn’t translate fully to English, but I always like this one: “Have you considered giving your studies another chance?”
“Yeah, I don’t know about that”
„Interesting idea. Let’s put it in the backlog for now and come back to it nev—I mean later.“
i hhhhhhaaaaaate corporate speak. it’s the biggest reason i fuck up at interviews. just say what you mean.
Understandable. Have a nice day
Too mild, i need something stronger.
Just smile and nod slowly…
Smile and wave boys!
Smile and wave…
Perhaps you should all try seeing this from a different angle.