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saying it's ok instead of i'm good

kerry22222
Can I say "it's ok" to say no when someone offers me something instead of "i'm good" (Chatgpt) Yes, but **"It's okay"** can sometimes sound like you're rejecting the offer rather than accepting it. Here’s how they differ: * **"I'm good."** – A casual and polite way to decline an offer. * **"It's okay."** – Might sound like you're refusing, but it depends on tone and context. If you want to accept the offer, say: ✔️ "Yes, it's okay." (if confirming it's acceptable) ✔️ "Yes, please." (a clearer way to accept) If you want to decline politely: ✔️ "No, thanks. I'm good." ✔️ "No, but thanks for offering!" Would you like some more examples based on specific situations? 😊

16 comments

Water-is-h2o•
Don’t use AI to learn a language. This is a perfect example of how bad it is.
FloridaFlamingoGirl•
If someone was offering me something, I wouldn't respond with "it's okay" if I wanted it. GPT usually has inaccurate answers and this is one of those times.  "Yes please" would work, though. 
Fizzabl•
Is this post legitimately trying to educate I'm OK vs I'm good via chatGPT???
Tired_Design_Gay•
Why are you posting a ChatGPT response?
GeneralOpen9649•
While learning English I would suggest you stick to “yes please” or “no thank you” when people are offering you something. This way there is no confusion on either end. Use of “it’s ok” or “I’m good” or other phrases like that are highly regional and even among friends can lead to confusion.
I-hate-taxes•
I’d say either “I’m good” or “I’m ok” instead of “it’s ok”.
ShakeWeightMyDick•
Honestly, “it’s ok” sounds like something a non-native speaker would say and it sounds weird. “No thank you” or “no thanks” would be better. “I’m good” sounds very informal and slang-like.
Flam1ng1cecream•
I might say "That's okay" to decline an offer, but I'd always pair it with a gesture and shake my head. Otherwise, they might think I mean "it's okay to give me what you're offering."
Shinyhero30•
What happened here?
ArvindLamal•
I'm grand.
Sebapond•
Kind of need the yes/no answer before adding the rest
casualstrawberry•
"I'm good", "It's okay", and "I'm okay" all mean "no" if someone is offering you something.
PlantInteresting•
I wouldn’t use “it’s ok”, it sounds a bit strange. “I’m good” is fine in informal settings but i would follow it up with “thank you” or something. It might just be me, but “i’m good” sounds a bit cold without also saying “thanks” or “thank you”
Philly_Supreme•
No If you don’t want it: “I’m good” or “No, thank you” If you do want it:”Yes please” If someone apologizes to you “I forgive you” or “it’s ok”.
qwertyuiiop145•
There’s different connotations. “Do you want some tea?” “No, I’m good.” I would assume that you aren’t in the mood for tea. “Do you want some tea?” “No, it’s okay.” I would assume that you really did kind of want tea but you feel like it’s more trouble than it’s worth and don’t want to inconvenience me by asking me to make some. I might follow up with extra information or questions—“I’m making some for myself, it’s no extra trouble” or “Are you sure?” or “Let me know if you change your mind”
supermansales•
I'm okay\*