Having said that vs That being said

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dwellercam

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

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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. :)
 

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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.
 
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