dajarrel Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 And I do so dislike it when the server places the food on the table and commands me to "enjoy" dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherErik Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I can't stand a "do you know what I mean?" after a fumbled attempt at an explanation of something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeInNePa Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I don't know why, but the the term "banging" drives me insane. "that's banging, dude!" Arrgh! Like nails on a chalkboard. Unless you are describing the act of driving a nail into wood, let's not use the word banging. Ok dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I hate it when someone who thinks they have a much higher IQ than me - and doesn't - goes through some five minute explanation of a basic idea, then looks uncertainly at me and says, "Did that make sense?" IOW "Could you understand that? I know you're stupid." My reply is usually, "It's an advanced concept, but I think I got it." I have the horrible feeling that very often the irony goes right over their heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 My reply is usually, "It's an advanced concept, but I think I got it." Request permission to use your retort, Duane. (I love it when the irony goes over their heads.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Tactical ______! This is over used and never understood by the utterer. Holsters, gloves, ropes, belts, clothes, colors, fabrics, harnesses, hats, magazine pouches, knives, forks, spoons, or even firearms ARE NOT TACTICAL!!! A coffee cup ISN'T tactical...., how it is filled might be. KURTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 "A hurricane watch/warning has been issued..." I don't need to explain why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie j Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Blessed I don't know when it became popular to tell me how blessed you are or to tell me to have a blessed day , but it's on my last nerve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 "Did that make sense?" I am sorry, you didn't hold my interest. Could you repeat it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I am so GD tired of hearing 24-7 when anything is explained. We are on your case 24-7 What, no bathroom break? Never sleep? BS. Is 24-7 in any way related to 7-11? How about 5 and 10? As far as "Have a good day" It has been shortened now to "Have a good one" Usually said by the woman behind the counter at the coffee shop. My answer: Darlin, I have a good one As someone posted, better off not saying anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I often ask a student something along the lines of, "Did that make sense?" to check for their level of understanding, especially when I am finding it particularly difficult to articulate an explanation of a concept. I am not "talking down" to them. OTOH, I sometimes ask an adult, "Did that make sense?" because I have grown accustomed to dealing with horribly stupid people. Does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I am so GD tired of hearing 24-7 when anything is explained I agree with that 24-7. That's 24 hours a week and 7 months a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 "Did that make sense?..." To which I will doubtless reply with one of my all-time, lifelong favorite phrases, "...Well, that depends...!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Buff Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 "...Well, that depends...!" And at that precise point in time I control some primitive urges by just walking away. As used above...funny Normally used by some idiot who can not take a stand and will never be right or wrong since his view of everything "depends" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I am once again reminded that I dislike gratuitous cursing, especially when it comes from my own mouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogmaDog Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 A'ight, A few more I can't stand. These belong in the same garbage can as "irregardless": 1) "Leverage", when used as a verb. 2) "Proactive", which seems to mean the same thing as "active", and the most recent, 3) "Actionable", as in, "we knew, but just couldn't think of anything to do about it." Try to be proactive, and leverage your actionable information under the New Paradigm. We need synergy here, outside the box. Make sure to leverage your tactical pants while you action it, too. DogmaDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 This thread reminded me of one of my favorites from Strunk and White's Elements of Style. (I know I'm a loser to quote someone else's work... but hopefully some will find it as funny as I do.) Misused Words: Flammable An oddity, chiefly useful in saving lives. The common word meaning "combustible" is inflammable. But some people are thrown off by the "in-" and think inflammable means "not combustible." For this reason, trucks carrying gasoline or explosives are marked FLAMMABLE. Unless you are operating such a truck and hence are concerned for the safety of children and illiterates, use inflammable. And if you own the book, anther favorite misused word is "hopefully." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 1) "Leverage", when used as a verb.2) "Proactive", which seems to mean the same thing as "active", and the most recent, 3) "Actionable", as in, "we knew, but just couldn't think of anything to do about it." Try to be proactive, and leverage your actionable information under the New Paradigm. We need synergy here, outside the box. Make sure to leverage your tactical pants while you action it, too. DogmaDog Dogmadog, Is that really you Mr. Covey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 "Try to be proactive, and leverage your actionable information under the New Paradigm. We need synergy here, outside the box. Make sure to leverage your tactical pants while you action it, too." Like, Aaaaarrrggghhh, man!!! A recent word-abuse case: "ISSUES" Criminy. No one has problems, concerns, faults, screw-ups... they have "issues." Issues about WHAT...? An issue about a problem? an issue of concern? an issue concerning your faults? an issue of the latest gun magazine? Huh? I see it over-used, mis-used, definitely abused. It's the latest thing here in Eugene, anyway. Everyone--and I mean everyone--seems to have "issues"........! Well, now that we ALL have 'issues', can we go on to something ELSE...??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Without doubt my most disliked phrase is any with the Leahcim Eroom name in it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I'm also rather not fond of younger people calling me "Dude". Tom - I'll remind Larry, the next time I see him, to call you dude. He is, after all, older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 "Did that make sense?" I am sorry, you didn't hold my interest. Could you repeat it again? Ooooooh, good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 My reply is usually, "It's an advanced concept, but I think I got it." Request permission to use your retort, Duane. (I love it when the irony goes over their heads.) Permission granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I often ask a student something along the lines of, "Did that make sense?" to check for their level of understanding, especially when I am finding it particularly difficult to articulate an explanation of a concept. I am not "talking down" to them. OTOH, I sometimes ask an adult, "Did that make sense?" because I have grown accustomed to dealing with horribly stupid people. Does that make sense? Absolutely not. Could you explain it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 No. You guys are a riot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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