I thought it would be interesting to see what phrases, other members find irritating. Two for me are: 1. "My bad". This one is my most annoying ones. Seriously? Does this make any sense to anyone? 2. "It is what it is". I can't explain it, it just annoying. And yes, I've had a lot of coffee today. .
"No problem..." (usually in response to a thanks— there was a thread on this very topic not too long ago... ) "Karma!" (usually in response to something good or bad happening.) "God helps those who help themselves" (not Biblical; attributed to Ben Franklin) "Like she goes "I'm so sure he like you!" and I'm like, "Duh!" and she's like "Whatever!" (or any combination of words in a phrase where "like" is used constantly) Plenty of coffee for me today as well!
"Skill set" Either a person has the skills for a particular task, or he/she does not. As for "my bad," I just see it as an acknowledgement of error by the person who said it. I'd rather have that than the person play the blame game.
People who can't/won't pronounce Caribbean correctly. It's not Care-a-be-an folks, it's Ca-rib-be-an. Makes me want to do something nasty to those who mess it up.
Thank you thank you and thank you! As a non native, that bothers the **** out of me as well! Haha Funny you should mention it. Was on my mind when I saw the thread.
"Whatever" This is wrong in so many ways. Happy to say I don't use any of the above. Even when it is "my bad" , I just say "it was my fault". Dave
"own it" - i hear this too much at work "It is what it is" - so over used! "Staffing deficiency" - we're supposed to say this rather than "short on staff" at work! "Manage up" - its hilarious what higher mgmt comes up with in the corporate world
Texting phrases used outside of texting or people speaking in a manner that they use in texting. I get it people!! It's easier to abbreviate or send letters instead of words... But to use them in actual verbal conversation makes me want to " karate chop to the throat" you!
It's all good. It is what it is. You're ok (response to "excuse me") Whatever. Between you and I. (used by grammatical pinheads)
Huh Usually repeatedly, im 6'6", 275, had 15 years as a leo, believe me i dont stutter. After about three huh's I'm ready to stop talking. As for the others posted already, MY BAD. ive used almost all of them to get my points accross at one time or da'udder.
I get slightly annoyed when people replace emojis with text, laughing, but I really shouldn't let it get to me, smileyface. What really grinds my gears, is the use of the word "sheeple". I can't take people using that word seriously (including my own father). It's the same with derogatory nicknames for politicians and other things they don't agree with - e.g. "Odumba" "libtard" and republithug".
the other day, I watched an interview where a guy said "skill LEVEL". To me, that sounded better than set.
