Why is "well" first used when people begin to answer a question?

basesAREloaded · Jan 4, 2010

"Well", it seems meaningless. :think2:

But then so may this thread.

EzMoney012 · Jan 4, 2010

Habbit

D2bets · Jan 4, 2010

Well, it's used to signal contemplation and to buy more time to reply. Kinda like uhhhhh, except that indicates confusion more than contemplation.

8ate · Jan 4, 2010

Ronald Reagan

ChrisParadise · Jan 4, 2010

D2bets said:
Well, it's used to signal contemplation and to buy more time to reply. Kinda like uhhhhh, except that indicates confusion more than contemplation.

perfect answer.

i do it a lot, years ago i did phone sells and quality control guy got on me about it

louisvillekid · Jan 4, 2010

cause we ain't all proper and shit dat why.

Rawpimple · Jan 4, 2010

well, you know, it is used, you know, to uhhhh, you know, stall, and you know use more time.

2PLAYSMAX · Jan 4, 2010

I always took it as being a smart ass. Almost like saying "For your information."

johnboland · Jan 4, 2010

2PLAYSMAX said:
I always took it as being a smart ass. Almost like saying "For your information."

I kinda tend to agree with 2PlaysMax. Even though it might not be said in a context of smart assness 100% of the time, most time it does come off as someone who considers themselves superior in knowledge trying to hammer home the impression of "I know it and you don't".