What Phrases or Words Irritate You?

"I'm running a little late."

And

"I'll be there by x:xx"

Really? You're already 45 minutes late. And you knew you were going to be late 45 minutes ago. Why are you just telling me now?

(This is in the context of service people.)

 

…also siblings

 

Or old people?

 

My siblings ARE old people. (But then, so am I.)

 

for I and mine. I think English teachers would despise me.

 

Thou spake most improperwise.

 

I would mention that @Sara-s question was not a yes/no, but I'll be quiet;

 

Well then, since Sara is a former school teacher, it would be both the "Acronym" for the Internal Revenue Service(IRS), as well as the Service itself, that most people despise. I will not go into detail, because it would just end up getting people kicked off this forum.

 

@DaltonGang I get why you despise the service. In fact, a friend of mine insists on calling it the Internal Revenue Daprtment, as she refuses to call what they do a service. But what is the objection to the acronym?

 

I prefer Infernal Revenue Service

 

Oh, Sara. It's "Synonymous".

 

Hi synonymous, I'm richgem.

 

Who are you kidding, you're just a smelly Penguin.

 

I'm not smelly!

 

Revenooers!

 

At 99% of restaurants when I hear “how is your meal?” I have found they really don’t give a toot. And when I was younger and thought it was an actual question, if I would have any critique the server’s eyes usually glaze over with that “uh huh” look, or they get pissy and defensive.

So one that drives me nuts - ‘how is your meal’? Based on prior experiences, even if it is cr*p, I now always mutter “its fine”.

 

More is said, yet unspoken, if you return or not.

 

Age Is Just A Number:

 

"You've been served"
It's been a while since I've heard that one. I use to hear it often when going through a divorce, over 20 years ago.

 

"You look good for your age".
All I hear is "you are old".