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Eladio Hurtado
"Having said that" Hello everyone, Is it right and does it sound natural to say "having said that"? An example: I disagree with him on that point. Having said that, I still think he has many good ideas. Is there another way to say the same? Thanks in advance!
Mar 22, 2016 5:52 PM
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Hello! Yes, it is alright to say "having said that" in this case. "Having said that" can act as another way of saying "with that in mind" or "even though". For this certain scenario, another good term to use could be "However": "However, I still think he has many good ideas." You could also put "however" at the end of the sentence if you choose not to put it at the beginning. It would have to be preceded by a comma. Hope this helps. :)
March 22, 2016
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'Having said that' works just fine. This is more of a conversational phrase, so just be aware that it's awkward in writing. Another option (that I use often) is 'That being said'. Of course, it can also be simplified to 'However' and its many synonyms. Hope this helps!
March 22, 2016
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i'd have said simply. i disagree with him on that point, but i still think he has many good ideas.
March 22, 2016
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Having said that is common usage = despite what has just been said = but
March 22, 2016
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I would say the closest thing to "Having said that" is "That said". Having said that == That having been said == That said. (It is nothing but the passive of "Having said that"). I've heard both "Having said that" and "That said" in company meetings numerous times.
March 22, 2016
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