Okay is such a harmless term, and in most cases it is used to convey “fine.” But, the most innovative use of okay comes from my son, Gautam. He rounds of each sentence with an okay. But the meaning conveyed could be drastically different. It could be a soft “okay” meaning well okay, a harsh sound meaning not so okay, and a shrill sound meaning downright hostile and I am coming at your throat :).
Frankly, I haven’t seen anyone use a little word so effectively :).
🙂 initially i use to think that only women say things in that way as
What women say and what they MEAN
FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right and you need to shut up.
NOTHING: This means “something” and you should be on your toes.
GO AHEAD (Normal Eyebrows): This means “I give up” or “do what you want because I don’t care”.
GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows): This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over “Nothing” and will end with the word “Fine”.
and last but not the least
THAT’S OKAY: This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. “That’s Okay” means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done.
“That’s Okay” is often used with the word “Fine” and in conjunction with a “Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead”. At some point in the near future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.
Well jokes apart!!!
These day children are smart enough to get their work done!!And they fight for their things. Even my cute devil fight for his car, his pillow and his walking chair!! And will howl if you will not allow him to play with them or give them!!!
🙂 Thanks for warning me for more!!!!
LOL so cute
There is a history for the word ‘ok’…i read it somewhere but cantrecollect:S
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OK…ok both are different rite? same word with different modulations, interesting.
@Bhupesh funny 🙂 Yes, women often do that. Say something and mean something totally different.
@bb 🙂
@Jon Yes, there is!
@Indli thanks a lot!
@Suffix Coming from a child, the modulation is funny and bugging at times.
Let us try and figure out as to how did this OK came into being.
It is very interesting
i should say very versatile of him . lol!!!!
@BK Chowla Yes, I think we must.
@nituscorner It, indeed, is quite hilarious :). Now all of us around the house have started imitating him.
OK to simple letters.. one simple word…which hold alot of meaning! any way great blog!
Ok..i use it when i dnt understnd things…infact when i dnt wish to understnd….
OK boss. u said it right..and thanks ya for all the encouragement…
@tristarfivestar Thanks for visiting and the compliment.
@rohini that’s definitely funny 🙂
@Ramesh Welcome back!
Now this certainly is food for thought! Yes indeed, “okay” can certainly mean different things to different people in different situations.
@Cheryl You are so right!
Hi Rachna, ha ha, love your lively eloquence.
Yes, I guess there are the differences, in tone too.
That word now is really International too….as we have thousands of new immigrants arriving every year, and a lot may not speak English, but this one word they have.
Have fun, kids grow up fast, Lee.
@Uncle Lee So true! Everyone seems to know okay and thank you these days.