Thread: Epic overuse/misuse of words

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I know, not everyone is an English major, but you should realise that those aren't proper words irregardless.

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There are quite a few words and sayings that **** me off. Stubear is on point with the whole respect thing.

Also "I'm just Saying." make me want to punch someone in the throat too.

"Here's the Deal." When I hear that one I immediately tune whoever said it out.

"Racist." This word is thrown around too much. I hate racism too, but when someone calls someone " a racist" , it better be damn true.

"Socialist" This word is getting on my nerves too.

"Nazi" I hate those guys, But because I won't lend any of my tools out, or don't like my things bothered by other people, doesn't make me a Nazi.

"Anal" -as in anal retentive . I hate that word. Used way too much. And I don't like to hear children using it.

I hate when women whine instead of just asking for it. example- "John sweetie, would you do me the biggest favor? PLlllleeaaaasssseeeeee.

I really despise "My Bad". Use "my fault" or "sorry" maybe even sound less like a savage and use the ever so dead "Excuse, or Pardon me". When I hear my bad said to me it tells me that they are lazy and informal.

It's been snowing a lot here in Washington DC. Unless someone is a mountaineer, aviator or is a bad typist, I don't want to hear the words "White Out Conditions" ever again.

This is a great thread. I'll chime back when someone says something stupid. You guys are the first ones I'll share it with.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I find the word "Hackneyed" is overused.

Like I'm like, ya know, so like guilty like of like using like, ya know, that like word like way like too like much.

no wudimean? Like, who, ya know, like really needs like a five hundred word vocabl-, vacabul-, vocala- whatever. No, but yeah, like, I know, right?

Action item, sidebar conversation, let's take that offline, low-hanging fruit, getting wrapped around the axle, paralysis by analysis, spinning your wheels, reinventing the wheel, and spring-boarding off of someone else's thought process. Thought process? Basically, essentially, actually, "from an [xyz] perspective...", close of business and end of day (is that 5:00 or when I actually leave the office?), lifeline, cadre, tenet. Integration is important, and integration points are key. Don't operate in a silo. Don't operate in a vacuum. Divide and conquer. Close the loop.

He's got too much on his plate! Who's got some extra bandwidth? Let's get down to brass tacks: Deliverables, mission statements, sustainment, modernization, leverage, value-adds, and performance-based appraisals. Thinking outside the box.

Genius, brilliant, awesome. They're not on my radar screen.

Six of one, half-a-dozen of the other, that scares me and I'm fearless! Are you nervous? Why are you shaking (hands)? Did you hear whose back (patting my back)? YOURS! Oh, that's hilarious Uncle Bob. I hadn't heard that one (seven million times) before.


Just a few that grate my brain.

Originally Posted by JohnnyCakeDC

I hate when women whine instead of just asking for it. example- "John sweetie, would you do me the biggest favor? PLlllleeaaaasssseeeeee.

+1 on that JohnnyCakeDC. What tickles me wrong is the abbreviation of simple words, str8 is not a word! Please spell the entire word out.

Wait until they publish the latest edition of the Newspeak dictionary, it will have all of your faves, I hear it is doubleplusgood! I know, I know, it sounds a little Orwellian!

Originally Posted by JohnnyCakeDC

I really despise "My Bad". Use "my fault" or "sorry" maybe even sound less like a savage and use the ever so dead "Excuse, or Pardon me". When I hear my bad said to me it tells me that they are lazy and informal.

Is it really that hard to be polite when you don't understand something? Can I please get more that a grunt, or "what?". If I don't hear you, I will usually say "I'm sorry?" or "I beg your pardon?". But then again, if you ask how I am today, I generally tell you that I am doing "well". Not that I am doing "good". So, what do I know.

I work with a lady who mumbles, pops gum, and has horrid breath. This tends to make conversations a bit hard to maneuver. She has the habit of saying "One more time in English?" when you DAMN WELL know she heard EXACTLY what you said. I have stopped responding to her when she uses that phrase, even if she really does need more instruction.

Originally Posted by blockhead

I have stopped responding to her when she uses that phrase, even if she really does need more instruction.

I would do the same

I had this boss who would begin his sentences with "Now......" and then go into his instruction. I hated that guy. And I hate when people begin instructions to me with "Now..." with the index finger raised.

I also hate when someone says to me "Let me buy you a drink.". As if I'm a bum off the street with no money. If the guy is an old pal, then yes, beer me. But if I don't know you. And You haven't asked me my name, or introduced yourself first, The I'll respond with "I buy my own drinks". I hate "one up" jerkoffs. Their drink offer sounds tasty and at a great price, but I feel the meta-message is one of "I'm in charge, and you're not".
It's the same at a mutual traffic indecision like a four way stop or holding open a door for me (usually in front of his girlfriend he opened the door for in the first place). I can see the ginuine effort of someone's help, but most times when someone waves me on infront of them at traffic they're saying "I'm in control of the situation, and therefore, you're not. And I'm going to LET you go first.".
Anyone else see my point? Am I alone? I talked it with a pal once and he didn't agree.

No, I think you are in the right. I tend to view the manner in which things are done as well as the reasoning. I seem to respond differently to someone giving me a space in traffic or letting me go ahead of them at a stop if it is a "Go ahead, buddy, I will stall this line of cars for you..." than I will if it's a "C'mon jackass and get out there so I can go!" and a tense wave. And I am as peculiar about someone getting the door for me as I am about people not being polite when I do the same for them. Bit of a double standard, I know, but at least I admit it. How did I get on the topic of manners and traffic? Let's not take this down the path of how badly I feel the need to yell at people and let them know that they should have flashing lights attached to their cars, just so we can all know which direction they plan to take.