Things you hate that you say

Undertoad · 06-29-2006, 09:24 AM

That last one was memorialized in a Pennsylvania state marketing motto

"You've got a friend in Pennsylvania"

James Taylor is actually to blame, but a twist of phrase is what makes a good lyric awesome.

Pangloss62 · 06-29-2006, 10:18 AM

I'm guilty of saying "dude" a lot, and for nearly everything. As an expression of surprise or admiration "Dude!" and to address people both male and female "Hey dude." The Big Lebowski made me feel better about using it a lot, and I still do.

I've begun to say "whatever" way too much, but it just seems the right thing to say when I do.

Things I NEVER say that others do that bug me:

"Like" as an interjection every other word in casual speech. The overheard teenage girls' conversation can drive me nuts!

Ebonic uses like "Let me ax you a question." I've been in conferences with high-status people and the Black man or woman in power will use "ax" all the time. They were never told not to by their teachers, either because their teachers also used the word or they feared being labeled a racist. I work with a grown woman budget analyst who uses the term "End of the physical year." No one can correct her for fear of hurting her feelings. I actually use "physical year" when I discuss end of the fiscal year issues with her.

A co-worker says "Worshington" all the time. I just don't understand why, because he says everything else just fine.

06-29-2006, 10:18 AM	#2
Pangloss62 Lecturer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 768	Worsh Your Hands I'm guilty of saying "dude" a lot, and for nearly everything. As an expression of surprise or admiration "Dude!" and to address people both male and female "Hey dude." The Big Lebowski made me feel better about using it a lot, and I still do. I've begun to say "whatever" way too much, but it just seems the right thing to say when I do. Things I NEVER say that others do that bug me: "Like" as an interjection every other word in casual speech. The overheard teenage girls' conversation can drive me nuts! Ebonic uses like "Let me ax you a question." I've been in conferences with high-status people and the Black man or woman in power will use "ax" all the time. They were never told not to by their teachers, either because their teachers also used the word or they feared being labeled a racist. I work with a grown woman budget analyst who uses the term "End of the physical year." No one can correct her for fear of hurting her feelings. I actually use "physical year" when I discuss end of the fiscal year issues with her. A co-worker says "Worshington" all the time. I just don't understand why, because he says everything else just fine. __________________ Things are never as good, or bad, as they seem. Last edited by Pangloss62; 06-29-2006 at 10:28 AM. Reason: title

06-29-2006, 09:24 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	That last one was memorialized in a Pennsylvania state marketing motto "You've got a friend in Pennsylvania" James Taylor is actually to blame, but a twist of phrase is what makes a good lyric awesome.

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