A few days ago
What does it mean to ‘humour/humor someone’?
What does it mean to ‘humour/humor someone’?
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A few days ago
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To consent to go along with that someone’s idea or suggestion knowing that there’s a big possibility it won’t work.
Example:
J: Hey we could stack them like this!
M: It won’t work.
J: Humour me.
M: All riiight… But I’m telling you it wont work.
M: *Stacks J’s way. CD cases all fall down.*
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A few days ago
Basically being nice to them. Showing consideration and giving the benefit of the doubt. All without really meaning it, and because doing so serves some purpose of your own.
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A few days ago
It kind of means to play along with someone with the hidden intention of pointing out how ridiculous they are.
It’s close to mocking, but it’s really more playful than it is hurtful.
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A few days ago
It means to give them company and ammusment. Make them laugh a little.
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A few days ago
It means pretending to agree with them when your agreement isn’t sincere.
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A few days ago
to patronize them. To pretend to be interested or believe them, even though you really don’t just to make them feel good
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A few days ago
To please or gratify someone by doing what they want or wish usually when you do not want to do so
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