Having said that vs That being said

[dwellercam]

Could anyone tell me what the difference is between the english phrases 'having said that' and 'that being said'? Thanks!

[engee30]

Originally Posted by dwellercam

Could anyone tell me what the difference is between the english phrases 'having said that' and 'that (being -you don't need this) said'? Thanks!

They mean the same.

[BobK]

But see http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/as...tml#post189492 .

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[Searching for language]

Originally Posted by dwellercam

Could anyone tell me what the difference is between the english phrases 'having said that' and 'that being said'? Thanks!

I am not a teacher.

To me there is a slight, although not important, difference.

"Having said that" means to me that the person who is speaking is referring to his/her own words.

"That being said" to me would indicate that the person speaking is possibly referring to someone else's previously spoken words.