Forensics Doc Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 When did a simple "You're welcome" become "No problem"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Dunno... but I say "no worries" most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 So why is it that them folks over in them south have to start every sentence with, "I tell you what..." Just flip to Outdoor channel and pick any hunting show. Every other sentence starts with "I tell you what..." Any time someone uses that a lot, the moment they say that, I answer with "What?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Certain people out there speak from their collection of dumb verbal crutches full-time rather than from the heart or from god-given imagination. I drove up to the teller window at the bank a month or so ago and executed a simple transaction... the young guy (new at that branch, I noted) uttered a total of about four responses, ALL of which were crutchy cliches of a very stupid nature, including: "No problem.", "How's it goin'?" and (my all time freakin'-hate-it fave) "Have a good one...!" If he ever does it to me again I'm reporting him. I nearly did the first time. It's not only bad breeding it's atrocious customer service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I think it's Max's Opera Cafe, the waiter/waitress can't say, "How's everything going?" or say the same phrase twice. If they do you get something for free, can't remember what since I haven't eaten at one in ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Any sort of repetitive "filler" is annoying to just about everyone, whether it be "uh," "um," "y'know," "seewhutI'msayin'," or a variety of other similar insertions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Any sort of repetitive "filler" is annoying to just about everyone, whether it be "uh," "um," "y'know," "seewhutI'msayin'," or a variety of other similar insertions. The use of f*ck'n is really prevlent around the local high schools, or for the nicer kids heck'a. I even hear some adult neighbors who use f'n almost every other word, its terrible. Every time mine daughter slips and says that (heck'a, if she used the other she would be blowing bubbles) in the house I make her repeat whatever she was saying to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forensics Doc Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 LIKE! Oh, yes, it has to be LIKE! I like don't like understand why like so many of our like dumbed down like students can't like compose a like sentence without like using the like word LIKE at least like twenty like times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 It's likely we have like the same problem with like people in Italy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 It is because they have not mastered the use of the language and we, as parents and teachers allow them to get away with it...too much political correctness... Say what you mean, mean what you say....simple as that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old shooter Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Along those lines, I remember the first (and only) time my son said "my bad" in front of me. I cringed, and told him that he sounded like an idiot, and never to use it in my presence. And he never has.... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 When I was coaching college radio students (or, for that matter, when I was being coached and reviewed by my own Program Directors at commercial stations) we regularly conducted what we called "airchecks" where we plopped a cassette into a recorder that was mike-actuated on the broadcast system, then later listened back and reviewed what we did during our shift. Well, airchecks are great for learning. And it was really great getting to tell the college kids how many times they said (insert abominable cliche here) in a 15-minute period or some such. They were forced to face the reality of their on-air 'crutches' with firm, solid evidence... on tape. Gotcha. The rest of the term was usually spent getting them to try and break their bad habits. This same 'gotcha' method was applied to commercial radio jocks, too, who had dumb-ass crutches they were sometimes using... sometimes they didn't even fully realize they were doing it. But they did when the PD threatened to fire them (or move them to the graveyard shift) if they didn't knock it off. Aircheck = Gotcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dame Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Like it or not, like is here to stay. A study was done a year or two ago about speach habits and trends. Among other things one of the findings was how prevelant the use of "like" was in all english speaking countries. They found that "like" was being used very specificly, excessively but still specificly, which ment that it had now become a part of the english language. I saw it on a CBC show about the difference between Canadian, American, and British english today and from the past. It was very interesting. So like, deal with it As for another hated saying, "you can see it visually" is often said by my shops engineers. It drives me nutz, how the hell else are you supposed to see something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmist10 Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 "Irregardless" is also a word, though not one that is widely accepted. A guy at work used to correct anyone that used this term until one day in a meeting someone brought a dictionary and advised him that it is really a word... Other annoyances: "priceless" "yeah, no" when answering a question - which is it you confused bung-hole ? Once you start noticing people saying this it will drive you insane because it has become the new "like, ya know" "kick-ass" as in, I have a "kick-ass" stereo...dude "WIN - WIN" = I don't want to make a decision either way so neither of you is going to get what you want or deserve. "Pick your battles" - usually this one is thrown out by someone that has never stood up for a single issue in their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 A guy at work used to correct anyone that used this term until one day in a meeting someone brought a dictionary and advised him that it is really a word... "Ain't" is in the dictionary too, but it ain't a proper word, irregardless of its appearance in dictionaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 repetitive fillers in speech are used most by people who attempt to speak before they know what they want to say and how they want to say it..and most of all by those who lack the skill to form logical complete sentences that express their thoughts in a concise manner.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 repetitive fillers in speech are used most by people who attempt to speak before they know what they want to say and how they want to say it..and most of all by those who lack the skill to form logical complete sentences that express their thoughts in a concise manner.. Reminds me of - Profanity is the linguistic crutch of the inarticulate Moth&&*$%^@#! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Yes, the compound (not to mention the complex) sentence is an endangered species..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 This is more of a word that a saying, "Friggen" I hate that, If it is that important to use the word " Friggen" is replacing then just say it! "Friggin this and Friggin that" It drives me crazy!. Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Biggest waste of breath... " I'll Take Care of It...Don't Worry." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I hate to hear someone use the the excuse of "being on a steep learning curve" when they mess up. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traxman Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I was reminded today how I am irritated by white kids from privileged backgrounds attempting to speak as if they are black kids from depressed, inner city areas. I find it especially objectionable when they affect the combination of the Ebonic speech patterns, vocabulary and unique phrases, and a pseudo-urban youth accent. It's beyond revolting.: I work in a jail, and I see/hear this all day long. I don't understand it! ---------------------- I also can't stand seeing the word "yeah" and "yea" used incorrectly. "Yeah" is what you say when you agree with someone. "Yea" is what you say when you're cheering for someone. I also can't stand people who misspell words, and then make the excuse, "I'm not good at spelling." I would rather they say, "I'm lazy." Learn how to spell a word, and write it correctly!!! traxman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 This topic could turn into an all day sucker for some of us that really like and appreciate the language...so I will just remain quiet and let the others elaborate for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I think that the word "challenges" has sickened me for too long coming from Washington,D.C. You know, sometimes the word "problem" works in a sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkps1 Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Totally I just finished reading this thread and the word was totally missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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