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Corporate lingo: The overuse of “So” and “Right”
Posted on 10/1/21 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 10/1/21 at 2:54 pm
So, has anyone noticed the overuse of these words in their corporate work environment? The word “so” is now a filler word like “ummm”, right? So, like, I can handle and accept that filler but in one conference call I was so distracted by the overuse of “right” being used for checking that I couldn’t even focus on the content.
Does anyone else notice the trend of “right” being used at the end of declarative statements? It can come across as condescending, though I know it isn’t meant that way. Clearly it’s not something that’s going to ruin my day, but it’s infected the acumen of so many folks in business and if it would stop, that would be grrrrrrreaaaat.
Anyone else?
Does anyone else notice the trend of “right” being used at the end of declarative statements? It can come across as condescending, though I know it isn’t meant that way. Clearly it’s not something that’s going to ruin my day, but it’s infected the acumen of so many folks in business and if it would stop, that would be grrrrrrreaaaat.
Anyone else?
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Posted on 10/1/21 at 2:55 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
ikr?
so, was this thread necessary? you coulda slacked me, right?
so, was this thread necessary? you coulda slacked me, right?
Posted on 10/1/21 at 2:55 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
It should be no? or correct? instead of right?
Posted on 10/1/21 at 2:56 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I feel right is overused especially with "I know right?"
Posted on 10/1/21 at 2:56 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Just read the posts on this fricking board. Half the threads start with: "So, I'm looking for a new car..." Gay as frick.
/melt
/melt
This post was edited on 10/1/21 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 10/1/21 at 2:59 pm to Paul Allen
You would think so.
For example:
“So, let’s consider the scenario of LSU and Auburn playing tomorrow night, right, and let’s say LSU covers the spread by scoring a last minute touchdown to win the game. So, say this happens, the folks who bet on LSU, right, they are going to be really happy they bet the line, right, so obviously this would be good for those folks.”
It’s just totally unnecessary. Many really smart people who I respect have adopted this into their vernacular and it’s baffling. Why? To sound like the other smart VP who’s job you’re trying to get?
For example:
“So, let’s consider the scenario of LSU and Auburn playing tomorrow night, right, and let’s say LSU covers the spread by scoring a last minute touchdown to win the game. So, say this happens, the folks who bet on LSU, right, they are going to be really happy they bet the line, right, so obviously this would be good for those folks.”
It’s just totally unnecessary. Many really smart people who I respect have adopted this into their vernacular and it’s baffling. Why? To sound like the other smart VP who’s job you’re trying to get?
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:01 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Saying "right" is how intelligent people say "umm"
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:03 pm to Triple Bogey
Or just don’t say either :)
ummmmm is much less annoying than right.
ETA: sounds like they hear other people they perceive to be intelligent saying it and decide to say it, too. I don’t see how that makes you intelligent at all.
ummmmm is much less annoying than right.
ETA: sounds like they hear other people they perceive to be intelligent saying it and decide to say it, too. I don’t see how that makes you intelligent at all.
This post was edited on 10/1/21 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:04 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
quote:
let’s consider the scenario of LSU and Auburn playing tomorrow night, right, and let’s say
the word "right" in this context means that the speaker still has a childlike fear of unacceptance and needs to check with the listener every 4 words for validation
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:05 pm to RidiculousHype
Yes! That’s how it sounds but these are not insecure folks seeking validation.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:10 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I think right is good when actually being used to make sure people are on the same page about things that could otherwise be open for debate or confusion.
It's annoying when it's used solely as a filler IMO.
It's annoying when it's used solely as a filler IMO.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:10 pm to BRgetthenet
Leaders lead
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:12 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
i remember when older people laughed at younger people for starting sentences with so and now every other boomer is doing it. it's equally gay regardless of your age.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:13 pm to Paul Allen
I have been called a hostile witness to the baby boomer generation.
I’m Scoot
I love ya New Orleans,
I’m Scoot
I love ya New Orleans,
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:13 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I haven't experienced it, but it seems like they're consciously trying to avoid "um" and see that as a better alternative (which I agree with you isn't one).
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:14 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
"Does that make sense?" was a big one the last few years I was in tech 14'-17'.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:21 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
quote:
that would be grrrrrrreaaaat.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:21 pm to alpinetiger
Ugh that’s annoying too. I have a sweet, sweet friend who says it after every sentence.
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