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tristancat101
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14 Dec 2016, 3:14 pm

When people ask "what do I want" what type of want are they referring to?

The type where you [["emotionally"]or["logically"]] want something?

"emotionally"=as a response to part of the brain that decided it.//normally for pleasure
ex) like a video game
ex)doing something to impress someone.
"logically"=because it makes sense to get it.
ex) to study for a test



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14 Dec 2016, 3:22 pm

Providing context to the exact situation might help.


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14 Dec 2016, 5:59 pm

blackicmenace wrote:
Providing context to the exact situation might help.

family member comes up to you and ask what you want for Christmas.


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16 Dec 2016, 2:44 am

tristancat101 wrote:
blackicmenace wrote:
Providing context to the exact situation might help.

family member comes up to you and ask what you want for Christmas.


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I'd guess they are asking what can they get you that you would like to have weather it be emotionally or logically.


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16 Dec 2016, 2:50 am

It's not some deep metaphysical question about what you truly want. They're asking you, "What is something that's within my power to buy for you that would make you pleased as a gift?"



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16 Dec 2016, 6:09 am

tristancat101 wrote:
blackicmenace wrote:
Providing context to the exact situation might help.

family member comes up to you and ask what you want for Christmas.


Thanks


lol



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16 Dec 2016, 9:35 am

What do you want for Christmas?

Meaning. I would like to purchase you a gift to celebrate the holiday season. Instead of me buying you something you will absolutely hate, please give me a few ideas of things you would like to have. This way I don't waste my time and money purchasing you a present with you looking at it thinking What.The.f**k?

"Want" means something you would like to have/own.