Indifference — can be relaxed (“whatever works”) or dismissive depending on tone.
How to use it
Add softeners to keep it friendly: “idc either way, you pick :)”.
Examples
- pizza or burgers?
- idc both are elite
Chat slang
What does IDC mean?
IDC
stands for “I Don’t Care”
Stranger: cats or dogs
You: idc honestly, i like both. you?
Stranger: cats, no contest
You: ok defend that
Where it comes from
“I don’t care”, an early texting abbreviation that often travels with idk. How it lands depends entirely on the words around it.
Is it friendly or rude?
Easy to misread. “idc, you pick!” is relaxed and flexible; a bare “idc” in response to something someone shared can feel dismissive.
Spellings and variations
“idc” is the everyday form, and “idgaf” is a much stronger, ruder version. “idm” (I don’t mind) is a softer alternative that almost never reads as dismissive, which makes it a good swap when you mean “either is fine”.
Common mistakes
The mistake is using IDC in reply to something the other person cared about, like a story, a problem or a favourite song. It lands as “I don’t care about you”. When you mean “I’m easy”, “idm” or “either works” says it without the risk.
How to reply to “idc”
- Take the decision: “cool, I’ll pick then”.
- Check the tone if it felt off: “fair enough — or do you want to change the subject?”
Questions about IDC
Is idc rude?
It can be. When someone shares something personal, “idc” sounds cold. When you are choosing between two options, it just means you are happy either way.
How do I say idc nicely?
Add a softener, like “honestly either works for me” or “idc, you pick” with a smiley.
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