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What do people mean when they say, "That's interesting."?

Is it really? Or what else could it mean?

Posted - September 5, 2016

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  • It's a nice way of saying "I don't care."

      September 5, 2016 8:50 AM MDT
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  • 130

    it bores them

      September 5, 2016 9:02 AM MDT
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  • 13395
    When I say 'that's interesting' I mean it as a compliment for the information the person gave and I may pursue the subject further
      September 5, 2016 9:31 AM MDT
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  • 8214

    1.  It is interesting

    2.  They can't believe you showed/told them whatever you did and feel pressed to give you a response.

    3.  The person thinks you are holding it upside down, it looks interesting that way. 

      September 5, 2016 10:08 AM MDT
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  • 17593

    It's code for I could go for a burger and fries. 

      September 5, 2016 12:12 PM MDT
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  • 5835

    I went to charm school and they taught me to say "That's interesting!" instead of "Bullshit!"

      September 5, 2016 12:46 PM MDT
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  • 17593

    Yep!

      September 5, 2016 12:50 PM MDT
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