Are you going to this, or do I have to?

[White Beard]

"Are you going to do X, or do I have to?" Is it just a simple question, or are there other connotations there? It seems to me, that the person being spoken to is not only expected to do the task, but it should already be done. Is there any other way to take this? I've also included a poll.

 

[Micha84]

Trouble with the spouse? This definitely needs more context.

 

[Oddly]

Yeah... I'm assuming an upset wife too!

 

[Zooberwerx]

When I ask, there's always a hint of incredulity whether it be home or the workplace. You may not like how I manage things but we will see the desired outcome(s).

Riis

 

[RattleSnack]

Next sentence is "I do everything around here..." That means you are negative with MP (marriage points) and you don't want that. Secret to happy marriage is staying in positive all the time. Positive points accumulate over time and are secret to high tolerance to yours (mine, everyone's) insanities.

 

[Winslow]

And the [garment] never, ever makes the [body part/area] look "big."

 

[Zooberwerx]

And the [garment] never, ever makes the [body part/area] look "big."

"Do these slacks make my butt look fat?"

"I can not tell for I am blinded by your beauty"

Riis

 

[GroovinOnFunk]

***!?

 

[mambo4]

That means you are negative with MP (marriage points)

As an aging gamer and D&D nerd, I love the Idea of Marriage Points.
It's all about grinding those MPs

 

[MCS4]

I think the only thing we know without more context is that the speaker doesn't want to perform the task (based upon "do I have to"). It could be a task the listener was supposed to perform but didn't and now the speaker is upset about it, but it is also possible that, say, there is a task coming up that the speaker is anxious about and prefers that the listener perform instead if possible.

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

It goes like this...

...there are variables. None of them work out well for me.

 

[waveman]

I marked depends on the context. I have person I work with that will take any indication he can to not do anything until you demand it be done. If you say it would be nice if you could have this done by such and such date....as we get closer to such and such date, I ask "how is it going?"... excuses, then no urgency to follow, then apologizes when running late....

I wish that was something that happens occassionally, but it's this person's SOP.

Now if it's the wife, I will just say it's either you, her, or both...

 

[gln1955]

 

[Fuzzbass]

Wish it was a multiple choice poll.

Based on the wording alone, my hunch would be answer 3: you should have done it already. But many are not careful with their words, so I'd say either 4 or 5: needs context and/or vocal inflection.

 

[Winslow]

Is it just a simple question...

The more I think about it, the more I find the proper description would be "threat."

The severity may vary, but the implication is there.

 

[Winslow]

"Do these slacks make my butt look fat?"

"I can not tell for I am blinded by your beauty"

Riis

At which point, her BS meter does this...

...and you're done for anyway.

 

[Isaac_James]

As an aging gamer and D&D nerd, I love the Idea of Marriage Points.
It's all about grinding those MPs

How many MP do I need to level up? Or are we doing milestone system leveling?

 

[gln1955]

"Do these slacks make my butt look fat?"

"No, thirty years of cheeseburgers and fries does."

Note: Honesty is not always the best policy.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

"Are you going to do X, or do I have to?" Is it just a simple question, or are there other connotations there? It seems to me, that the person being spoken to is not only expected to do the task, but it should already be done. Is there any other way to take this? I've also included a poll.

Reading the question it’s a yes or no question and requires little thought. What we know is there is a job to be done that has not been completed.

The addressee was asked if he was going to complete the project and was given the choice of saying he’s he was going to do it or not. The addressor would either complete the task at hand if the addressee declined, or the addressee would complete the project.

Anything other than that is sheer conjecture.

 

[mambo4]

How many MP do I need to level up? Or are we doing milestone system leveling?

Currently I'm grinding by doing the dishes and garbage without being asked
until I unlock the "+1 gear purchase tolerated" perk