FMX wrote:
How do you interpret the phrase "thanks for sharing", when said in response to a story, statement of opinion, etc.?
It is a sarcastic phrase meaning "that was really gross/inappropriate/stupid and you're an idiot." Comes from group therapy, where everyone is encouraged to share their feelings and is recognized for sharing.
12-step member: "Hi, My name is Marcia."
Group: "Hi, Marcia."
Marcia: I just want to say I'm glad I'm here tonight, I'm a child of incest, I'm a heroin addict and I just murdered my husband"
Moderator: (Smiling benignly, completely calmly) Thanks for sharing, Marcia.
The phrase sort of implies that the speaker has "spilled their guts." Over-shared. TMI. I'm pretty sure I first heard it during EST seminars in the early 70's.
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26 Dec 2013, 9:42 pm
