I have just heard that for the last nine years running, a respected poll has discovered that the word that Americans find most annoying is: Whatever!
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If you are an English learner who visits US Message Board in order to improve your comprehension of English, I have made up this example to help you understand the way that word is often used.
Mona: Last week you asked me to marry you. I have thought about it for a week. I'm very sorry, but I have decided NOT to.
Raul (after 3 seconds' silence): WHATEVER! ( = If you want to marry me, OK. If you do not want to marry me, OK. I am equally happy with either decision.)
As you can see, that word is often considered rude.
Mona probably expected Raul to express disappointment or even sadness.
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If you are an English learner who visits US Message Board in order to improve your comprehension of English, I have made up this example to help you understand the way that word is often used.
Mona: Last week you asked me to marry you. I have thought about it for a week. I'm very sorry, but I have decided NOT to.
Raul (after 3 seconds' silence): WHATEVER! ( = If you want to marry me, OK. If you do not want to marry me, OK. I am equally happy with either decision.)
As you can see, that word is often considered rude.
Mona probably expected Raul to express disappointment or even sadness.
