"My Bad". Americans are bad about slang terminology especially when the phrase has multiple meanings. When someone writes or says "My Bad" what do they really mean? Before you say it or write it you should really know how they might take it.
It doesn't really matter who coined the phrase or what it meant 30 years ago in sports.
What does My Bad mean today?
If you look at this black and white picture without any supporting information, what does it mean to you?
It's hard to say? That is exactly my point.
Here are some possible My Bad definitions found on the Internet site Urban Dictionary.
a). A way of apologizing when you don't really care about the situation. Similar to saying "whatever".
b). A way of admitting a mistake, and apologizing for that mistake, without actually apologizing.
c). A combination of an apology and a dismissal. Basically, saying "oh yeah, I did that, but I don't care".
d). A grammatically incorrect way of jokingly acknowledging a wrongdoing. The terrible grammar tends to drive literate people up the wall in absolute irritation.
e). It's my fault and I'm sorry.
f). Your definition.
g). The other person's definition.
So when is it appropriate to use the phrase My Bad in a real estate conversation?
"The low-ball offer you faxed over was illegible and missing signatures!"
"My Bad?"
I think I will stick with "Sorry", "my mistake" and "I apologize" on the rare occasion I might make a mistake. You say you know me better than that? My Bad.
Mark Hitz, Realtor - Serving the far north Dallas Suburbs.
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