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How long does the phrase "In a second" allow for?

1-60 seconds 7 33.33%
 
1-5 minutes 7 33.33%
 
5-10 minutes 3 14.29%
 
10-15 minutes 2 9.52%
 
15-20 minutes 0 0%
 
20-25 minutes 0 0%
 
25-30 minutes 2 9.52%
 
Total:21
ResidentToxy on 13 March 2018
Flilix said:
The meaning of the phrase depends on the situation, but in the situation you're describing I'd expect something like 5-15 minutes.

This seems fair.



 

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Dr.Vita on 13 March 2018

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Rogerioandrade on 13 March 2018
ResidentToxy said:
Rogerioandrade said:
In my country, with our laid-back culture... it would not be something fast.

How long would you be expecting/willing to wait for? 

Willing: 05 minutes max

Expected:  around 15 minutes



Zoombael on 13 March 2018

According to DIN (Deutsche Industrie Norm) it is exactly between 2.1 and 5.3 seconds. Anything below is either "blink of an eye" or above "a moment".



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COKTOE on 13 March 2018
ResidentToxy said:
vivster said:

You never said anything about leaving.

In the example I stated that before the person approached you, you were just about to get ready to leave. So the option to leave once a certain amount of time expires is heavily implied - especially if you grow tired of waiting.

You NEVER answered my question. See - two can play at that game.

 

vivster said:
ResidentToxy said:

In the example I stated that before the person approached you, you were just about to get ready to leave. So the option to leave once a certain amount of time expires is heavily implied - especially if you grow tired of waiting.

You NEVER answered my question. See - two can play at that game.

You never said anything about the other person just leaving. If someone asks me to look over something real quick I expect them to have it with them. And if they don't, I ask them what it is and why they think I should have an opinion about it. I don't even know them.

 

Toxy should have said "look after" not "look over". If you say "look over" it gives the impression that somebody has asked you to peruse, or at least take a glance at some kind of document (or whatever) for them, as opposed to guarding their belongings while they deal with, let's say, what will surely be a day ruining trip to the restroom.



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vivster on 13 March 2018
COKTOE said: 

Toxy should have said "look after" not "look over". If you say "look over" it gives the impression that somebody has asked you to peruse, or at least take a glance at some kind of document (or whatever) for them, as opposed to guarding their belongings while they deal with, let's say, what will surely be a day ruining trip to the restroom.

Ah, now that makes a lot more sense. That's why it's important to use proper English. "Watch over" would've also been acceptable.

In that case I will leave whenever I have to leave. I will ask someone else to look after the stuff instead. 

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Moren on 13 March 2018

"a second"

I've been kept waiting up to 40 minutes based on that phrase.
It's really douchebaggy to say a second and make the person wait more than 10 minutes.



ResidentToxy on 13 March 2018
COKTOE said:
ResidentToxy said:

In the example I stated that before the person approached you, you were just about to get ready to leave. So the option to leave once a certain amount of time expires is heavily implied - especially if you grow tired of waiting.

You NEVER answered my question. See - two can play at that game.

 

vivster said:

You never said anything about the other person just leaving. If someone asks me to look over something real quick I expect them to have it with them. And if they don't, I ask them what it is and why they think I should have an opinion about it. I don't even know them.

 

Toxy should have said "look after" not "look over". If you say "look over" it gives the impression that somebody has asked you to peruse, or at least take a glance at some kind of document (or whatever) for them, as opposed to guarding their belongings while they deal with, let's say, what will surely be a day ruining trip to the restroom.

Cheers. That was a typo.
Next time I make a thread, I will be sure to give it a proper proofread. I was occupied when I posted this thread.



 

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ResidentToxy on 13 March 2018
morenoingrato said:
"a second"

I've been kept waiting up to 40 minutes based on that phrase.
It's really douchebaggy to say a second and make the person wait more than 10 minutes.

I definitely agree. If someone is going to take up your time, they should be more upfront about it.



 

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VGPolyglot on 13 March 2018

I guess 5 minutes is around how long I'd expect.