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I Know

September 13, 2016 38 Comments

I Know

By Steve Vasiliou

“You know what I mean?”

“Yes,” I replied.

“You know what I mean; that’s the best I can do!”

“I know,” I said.

“But really, you know what I mean; what do people really expect?”

I wondered, “Too much, maybe?”

“If you would really listen to me, you’d know what I mean. It’s not much to ask someone to listen, if you know what I mean.”

“I think I get your point,” I answered.

“Well, finally you get it! You know what I mean.”

I happily shouted, “It’s crystal clear. You can be sure I know YOU know what you mean.”

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Comments

  1. Jenny Hoffman says

    September 13, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    Excellent….pithy!

    Reply
    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 14, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks Jenny 🙂 More stories on the way!

      Reply
    • Sam says

      September 17, 2016 at 5:21 am

      Adorable! Nice Mr. Steve

      Reply
      • Steve Vasiliou says

        September 17, 2016 at 5:26 am

        Thanks Sam. Happy you liked it!

        Reply
  2. Bobby Warner says

    September 13, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Insightful. I’ve had that conversation before myself. Too many times!

    Reply
    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 14, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      Yes. “I know what you mean.” Such a waste of words and time

      Reply
  3. Annie says

    September 14, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Excellent!!! You know what I mean! <3

    Reply
    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 15, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Thank You Annie! Shouldn’t underestimate the people we talk to. There are many things to learn from others’ life experiences

      Reply
  4. Kalliope V. says

    September 14, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    Love it!…I know what you mean………………

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    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 15, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Kalliope! Everybody could listen more and not monologue so much.

      Reply
  5. Sue says

    September 17, 2016 at 5:37 am

    I have similar conversations every day. Makes you want to pull out your hair. Well done!

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    • Steve says

      September 17, 2016 at 7:35 am

      Thanks Sue. Unfortunately, some people need half an hour to express something which needs 20 seconds. Time is precious

      Reply
  6. Christina Jackson says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:27 am

    True to life! 🙂

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    • Steve says

      September 17, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      When the printed word touches the heart or is true to life that’s an accomplishment. Thanks for reading this story Christina.

      Reply
  7. teogetim says

    September 18, 2016 at 3:29 am

    wow nice oneee !!!! good job .

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    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:39 am

      🙂 Happy you liked the story Teogetim

      Reply
  8. Alfonso Riccio says

    September 18, 2016 at 3:45 am

    Congratulations Steve, you’ve done a great job

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    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Mille grazie Alfonso!

      Reply
  9. Georgios Angelakis says

    September 18, 2016 at 3:59 am

    Good work Steve..

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    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:47 am

      Thank you very much Georgios.

      Reply
  10. marios says

    September 18, 2016 at 4:05 am

    Congratzz!! great work Mr.Steve

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    • Steve says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:48 am

      Thanks Marios!

      Reply
  11. ????????? ???????? says

    September 18, 2016 at 4:16 am

    Clever….waiting for more…

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    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:46 am

      Always working mentally and now writing new material. Will have more in October. Thank you for your comment ????????? (nice name 🙂 )

      Reply
  12. Efraim says

    September 18, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Excellent Steve. I think I got your point.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      September 18, 2016 at 10:15 am

      Thanks for the feedback Efraim. A conversation takes two people or else it’s just a self-centered person performing for whoever bothers to listen.

      Reply
  13. Renee Fitzgerald says

    September 18, 2016 at 8:17 am

    I love it. I try to convince myself of this all of the time. Great job!

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    • Steve says

      September 18, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Encouraging words. Thank you Renee!

      Reply
  14. ruben giménez says

    September 18, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Muy bueno!!!

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    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 18, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Muchas gracias Ruben. Como se dice “you know what I mean” en español ?

      Reply
  15. Johnpopis says

    September 18, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    Excellent Mr Steve . Great -Great job

    Reply
    • Steve says

      September 18, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Thanks John. Short stories can be effective.

      Reply
  16. KC Clark says

    September 19, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    It has a quote from “My Cousin Vinny.” Of course I like it.

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    • Steve says

      September 20, 2016 at 1:59 am

      Not having seen the movie that’s cool. Happy you like the story KC. Thanks for your comments.

      Reply
  17. Stacey says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:09 am

    Well written with a lot of meaning. Good job Steve!!

    Reply
    • Steve says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Your comment Stacey inspires me to write more 🙂

      Reply
  18. Kathryn Lukey-Coutsocostas says

    September 20, 2016 at 10:33 am

    I know what you mean, Steve! Good to see you writing. xx

    Reply
    • Steve Vasiliou says

      September 20, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Working on more Kathryn. Season change with sounds of wind and rain set the writing mood.

      Reply

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