'You're Grand'?

Jesus christ, dude, have you *ever* had a social interaction you didn't forensically interrogate to death (and still manage to come away from with the entirely wrong conclusion)???

I've read your message and still don't fully understand the point or issue but I'd say have a grand day.

Good thing you weren't handing over a grand or you'd be there all day.

You're completely wrong and it sounds like you've maybe only just paid attention to the use of a phrase now and it's sticking out in your head.

I've been saying 'you're grand' for a lot longer than 20 years and have been hearing people saying it for just as long.

It can signify a bit of annoyance. Someone could be fussing over giving something back to you and you could say something like the following in a half annoyed way:

'ah would you ever stop, you're grand'

I tend to use it in such a way. Or if I'm in a bit of a rush and someone is fussing over something that seems trivial.

'you're grand, it doesn't matter, we have to go'

I think the OP is on to something. And I suspect that George Soros is behind it all. It sounds like one of his gigs.

He didn't say anything that contradicted what I said.

Imagine someone said "You're grand" to a donkey? The OP's head would explode!

It's an interesting question and we're all glad you have brought it up. However the interaction you use as an example is difficult to visualise. Tell the story again but give us all the necessary details.

How far apart were you standing? Describe the body language of both parties in detail. Were there any micro-expressions? What were you both doing with your hands before, during and after the interaction? What were you wearing? Specifically, give details about the number and location of any pockets on your clothes. Which of you was wearing brighter colours? Who is taller, and by how much?

What is the nature of your relationship to this person? Who had the upper hand in the circumstances in which the interaction took place? Is the other person your social equal? If not, describe in minute detail the factors that give rise to the perceived inequality. Which of you is better looking? Wealthier? More successful with sexual partners?

What exactly was the setting for this interaction? Indoors or outdoors? What sort of building? Where precisely in or outside the building were you? Were you entering or leaving and at what sort of pace? What time of day was it? When had you last eaten? Were you in natural light or artificial light?

I'm fascinated that you have the perspicacity to distinguish between "you're grand" and "it's grand" and to question its real meaning in human interaction. You must be a very perceptive and sensitive person. Unfortunately, without knowing absolutely everything about the circumstances of the repayment of the tenner it's impossible to offer any real insight. Please, let us know what really happened.

Christ almighty, what the hell is this thread all about...........

Where is Brick Tamlin : "I don't know why we're yelling so much".....

Why did you owe someone €10? It's odd nowadays to be caught short for cash when you can tap for most payments.

He's not Irish then is he ,your grand means a few things

I used to say "I am Grand" when family asked me how I was and would always get the reply back How am I as that does not say it so then say I am good to keep them happy.

I do not say it anymore do just say if I am good or not good now.

Some people's minds are just hectic, aren't they?

over the years ive gone from answering such social pleasantries with "im grand or your grand or sure its grand" to "fcuk off"

I've heard this phrase my whole life & I'm nearing 40.

For the 2 scenarios you show. The first one - it's the fact that you offered the money back. It wouldn't be grand if you didn't - that would be annoying but I know a lot of people where it's more the fact that someone is attempting to pay them back. Hence the "you're grand" - the offer of the return of money has been acknowledged but the person in question is happy to let the actual repayment slide because of the attempt to repay.

The 2nd scenario is similar. It's not because the driver got to have his moan but more that the person in question who was late apologised which prompted the "you're grand" because the apology had been offered so the situation resolved.

😂 Sorry forgot where I was!

If somebody offers you, for example, a cake.

You're grand - no thanks

I'm grand - no thanks

Aw grand - yes please.