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Old 20-Nov-2009, 17:46
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Default Damn, could he be any less committal?

"Damn, could he be any less committal?" What does committal mean in this context"?
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Old 20-Nov-2009, 17:50
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Default Re: Damn, could he be any less committal?

He won't commit to a decision.

I may hire him... or maybe her... or maybe him... or maybe no one at all.

Are you coming to the party?
Um... it's possible, maybe, looks like I can, but... I'm not sure.
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