I’m Good
When did “I’m good” replace “no thank you”?
Did I miss something? The other day I asked someone who works for me if they wanted sugar in their tea and the answer was “I’m good”.
I thought he was going to ask me for a raise.
I’d like to try this speaking like this. As I glide (ok, hurtle) past thirty I become conscious of moving with the times, aware that the past might eventually become “my day”. So I see language as an organic thing but I’m afraid I’ll get it wrong, like:
Friend: “Are you absolutely 100 per cent sure you won’t have another drink?”
Me: “I’m VERY good.”
Because that would just sound creepy.
And if you’re not sure whether or not you want to accept something, do you say “Am I any good?” That could lead to disappointment.
On the other hand, if you would like something and you think it might be on offer, you could say: “I’m not very good.”
Although that could have mixed results in a dating environment and you probably don’t want to say it to your boss.