Saying “I’ll Think About It” but Never Do [Episode 188]
Jokes Out Loud - A podcast by Thomas Smith
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Few phrases sound so reasonable, so calm, so mature—and yet hide so much indecision. On the surface, it suggests thoughtfulness, responsibility, and care. It implies that the speaker values reflection over impulsivity. But in practice, this phrase often becomes a soft escape hatch from action. Days pass. Weeks pass. The decision remains untouched. The thinking never happens.
