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Is it socially acceptable to describe someone as a bit weird?

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ThejoyofNC · 13/03/2026 16:48

Having a discussion with a friend. Is it socially acceptable to say something like "he's a bit weird" these days?

YANBU- yes
YABU- no

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Wingedharpy · 13/03/2026 16:54

Depends on circumstances really.
If it's an odd personality type thing - OK (verbally to a friend, not written in a report!)
If someone has some sort of medical condition - not OK, in any way.

Blueunicornthistle · 13/03/2026 16:54

Some people are a bit weird.

It wouldn’t be acceptable to direct the comment to the person in question (or say it in their hearing) , but I don’t see why you shouldn’t say it in private.

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ThejoyofNC · 13/03/2026 16:51

RampantIvy · 13/03/2026 16:50

Could you describe someone as being eccentric instead?

You could, but I don't find the two synonymous.

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WongKarWai · 13/03/2026 16:50

It’s not something I’d even think twice about saying in an offhand way to a friend about someone, I suppose. Probably wouldn’t say it at work or anywhere more “official.”

TheSlantedOwl · 13/03/2026 16:50

It’s fine.

RampantIvy · 13/03/2026 16:50

Could you describe someone as being eccentric instead?

SpringCalling · 13/03/2026 16:49

which is definitely weird ..

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ThejoyofNC · 13/03/2026 16:49

TheSlantedOwl · 13/03/2026 16:49

You’ve put YANBU for both options!

Well spotted! Have edited

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BlueJuniper94 · 13/03/2026 16:49

Depends entirely on so many variables.

Pretty much anything is acceptable given the right context. It's relative

TheSlantedOwl · 13/03/2026 16:49

You’ve put YANBU for both options!