Originally posted by: annihilation
Okay, I see.
So, what if I say to someone,
'I think you're incredibly thick headed'.
Then, I'm just saying what I think, that doesn't necessarily mean that the person actually is incredibly thick headed.
Main toh bas bol rahi hoon jo mujhe laga, mere bolne se thodi na woh hota hain aur na hi woh abuse ya insult hoti hain. Right? I did not intend to insult or abuse and thus, it should not be seen as that because intention matters. It does. Although, selectively, whether or not we like to admit it.
I'm sure you must now get the implicit function. Suggested but not directly. Suggested enough to stand its ground.
Saying I think, is wrong because it means you believe in your mind that X is thick headed. It's not a question, it's a belief.
I will watch the episode and see. If Ruby says anything to the little kid, she will be bashed by myself. Otherwise I will defend her against the false narrative.