Phrases I absolutely can't stand

I find it disturbing when a person ends a sentence or a presentation with the phrase "and, uh , yeah." It adds no value to the conversation whatsoever. Younger people seem to use this much more than older people.
 
SLS said:
I find it disturbing when a person ends a sentence or a presentation with the phrase "and, uh , yeah." It adds no value to the conversation whatsoever. Younger people seem to use this much more than older people.
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Or "so".
 
SLS said:
Yes, using the word "so" as a conclusion is also very weak.
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Knew a guy that had a habit of ending every sentence with "K" as to mean ok. Listened to him do a public speech once, and he said it about 100 times unconsciously. Needless to say, if it was a drinking game we'd been drunk less than halfway into his speech.
 
I was working as a junior high English teacher, and each midterm we were required to send out progress reports which pointed out strengths and weaknesses. When we received our one-page reports to fill out, I counted approximately 25 errors in spelling, grammatical usage, and punctuation. I pointed the situation out to the administrators who had approved them and stated how this was an embarrassment to all of us. I was told that the school had spent quite a bit of money on these carbon copy forms and that I had to use them. I proceeded to hand-correct each of the 100 reports that I sent out. Even the word "misspelled" had been misspelled on the spelling section of the reports.
 
Tesoro said:
Has anyone else noted that people saying "I feel" when they should say "I think" is on the uptick? Drives me batty!!!!!!

And "I'm not gonna lie" ...another phrase that's driving me nuts.
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I feel.this thread is getting a bit lost and I'm not.gonna lie, I forgot about it too
 
My late neighbor used to use " I hate to have to tell you" and "Don't get me wrong now" every time he had some criticism to offer. I think he enjoyed his criticisms. I actually grew to like the guy even though he was pretty annoying. I realized he had nothing much else to do.
 
Bullying.
Bullying is the constant and consistent nagging and teasing of someone. You can't bullying someone on the first day of school, or if you first meet them. Some good natured teasing is ok, as long as it doesn't get too personal.

One of today's biggest problems with young people is their inability to cope. So many kids just fall apart when they are put in an uncomfortable situation. These kids become young adults and they've never learned how to stand up for themself, talk things through or even discuss details and they just crumble in stressful situations.
 
I have noticed many young ladies at various jobs that when you ask for something they are now saying "of course".
When and where did that come from?
 
Ending all conversations with "cool".
I know a couple people who have great ideals. Not only are their "Ideals" typically not great , but they also sound really stupid.
 
eastisbest said:
That one I believe Austrailian. Heard it many decades ago. Guilty for bringing it back myself. Might have crossed generally into our lingo with Crocodile Dundee?

Others sneaking in, "doggo," "banger"
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I worked with a guy from The Netherlands by way of South Africa (said right?) who introduced me to "no worries". Yes, I can be guilty, too.

Also:

Me: See you later.
Him: Not if I see you first!
Me: 🤔😳😃
 
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'No worries'

'So, ........'

And last but certainly not least:

"Have a good one" >>> -- Have a good what?: Have a good day!? Have a good evening!? Have a good time!? Geeeeezz
 
Qcity said:
'No worries'

'So, ........'

And last but certainly not least:

"Have a good one" >>> -- Have a good what?: Have a good day!? Have a good evening!? Have a good time!? Geeeeezz
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'So' has been painful for some time now. I think it's being challenged big time with 'right?', which has replaced the donkey-nodding head.

The first time I hear Right? and see that annoying nod at the same time, I believe my head will pop off! 🤯
 
You may have heard this one a lot this week. "Hot enough for ya' ?"

I did love it though when my dad would say, "It's hotter than the horns of hell."
 
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