# Extraneous polite cultural filler phrases.

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [July 3, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extraneous-polite-cultural-filler-phrases/627092 "2012-07-03T13:20:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![jackdavinci](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackdavinci/32/3259_2.png) [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extraneous-polite-cultural-filler-phrases/627092/21 "2012-07-07T03:58:10Z")

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I don’t mind a few filler words here and there for the sake of civility. But I hate when someone wants me to do something and they feel the need to tell a long story justifying their request before they make it. Just ask me if I’ll do something. If I need justification or clarification I’ll ask targeted questions as needed.

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