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Contraposition Posted 11 years ago
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"I don't know about that"

Is "I don't know about that" an impolite expression?
  

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contraposition Is "I don't know about that" an impolite expression? Not really. I suppose it could be in some context and if said in a sarcastic tone of voice.

  • contraposition Is "I don't know about that" an impolite expression?
  • Not really.
  • I suppose it could be in some context and if said in a sarcastic tone of voice.
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contrapositionIs "I don't know about that" an impolite expression?
Not really. I suppose it could be in some context and if said in a sarcastic tone of voice.
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contrapositionIs "I don't know about that" an impolite expression?
Context is everything. It could mean "I have no knowledge about that topic". It could mean "There are many things I'm willing to do for you, but it seems to me that this one might be beyond the limit". It could mean "I don't agree with you".

It's not impolite in itself, but I imagin

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