You know what I mean - EC 3 - 9

What I mean

I know what you mean, but …

That’s true. (You) …., though.

Maybe. On the other hand, …

I don’t know. Don’t you think … ?

I am not (so) sure. Don’t you think …?

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I love my new laptop. Now I can work at home on the weekends.

I don’t know. Don you think …?

I will never get a cell phone. I don’t want to get calls all the time.

I know what you mean, but …

Surfing the internet is a big waste of time.

Maybe. On the other hand, …

Email is great for keeping in touch with friends and family.

That’s true. ……, though.

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When you want someone to agree with you, you can use expressions like these:

You k ow what I mean?

You know?

You know what I am saying?

It seems to me people spend too much time on their computers.

I mean, people should spend more time with family and friends. You know what I am saying?

I am not sure.

I don’t think people should listen to music while they are working.

……….. You know?

I don’t think you should go out with someone you meet on the Internet.

…. You know what I mean?

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Are you on the Internet again?

Yeah. I am in a great chat room. It’s a cool way to meet people.

I don’t know.

You don’t really know who you are talking to.

I mean, it is not like talking to someone in person. You know?

That is true. You can still talk about interesting stuff, though. You know what I mean?

Well, I am not sure.

Don’t you think it is more fun to talk to people, you know, face to face?

I know what you mean, but it is not easy to find people with the same interests.

Well, maybe. On the other hand, if you spent less time in chat rooms, you might find there are some interesting people around here.

You know what I am saying?