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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
You're so right.
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 3:01 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Saying "right" is how intelligent people say "umm"
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 3:12 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 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 3:24 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
My pet peeve is how often “super” is used now for emphasis instead of “very”. Most of the time super or very is not really needed.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 3:55 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I’ve definitely noticed kids using the word “so” at the beginning of every statement. Glad someone else noticed this, too.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 4:04 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
quote:
So, has anyone noticed the overuse of these words in their corporate work environment?
Then there’s the EXTREME overuse of “literally” in EVERY environment. Drives me nuts.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 4:58 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Any time someone gives me a "right" or a head shake in the yes direction i immediately start shaking my head no.
In a former life I was a car salesman and shaking the head yes is a way to get you to say yes, and i will not fall for it ever again.
In a former life I was a car salesman and shaking the head yes is a way to get you to say yes, and i will not fall for it ever again.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 5:05 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I fricking hate hearing “I know right” and “Right!?!”
Posted on 10/1/21 at 5:40 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
I was sick of hearing the word collab ( collaborate) and circle back at my old office. So glad I no longer work there.
Posted on 10/1/21 at 5:49 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
Laser focused
Lean in
“Myself” as in “Joe, Mary, and myself created this presentation.”
ETA “Spot on”
Lean in
“Myself” as in “Joe, Mary, and myself created this presentation.”
ETA “Spot on”
This post was edited on 10/1/21 at 5:51 pm
Posted on 10/1/21 at 5:54 pm to tigerbandpiccolo
It's worse among academics
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