Does anyone else have a pet-peeve word? The one that really causes me to grind my teeth is “arguably.” My hatred of the word grows by the day because people seem to be using it more and more. Mostly, they seem to use it when what they mean is “perhaps” or “probably.” People seem to think they are sounding erudite by saying “arguably,” but really they’re just being imprecise and wishy-washy. “Joe Blogs is arguably the greatest living tenor-sax player,” they say. You object: “No he isn’t!” and they respond, “Hey, I didn’t say that that’s my personal opinion; I’m just saying that he could be, and that some people could make the argument that he is.” By that idiotic standard, even the palpably false is “arguably” true: “Arguably, the earth is flat and the moon is made of green cheese.” Note the key point, which is that you don’t even need to go find someone moronic enough to make that particular argument; it’s sufficient merely to observe that the argument _could_ be made—by someone, somewhere. So I say that anyone using “arguably” in public should have a scarlet A painted on his forehead. Any thoughts on that—or any other pet-peeve words to grouse about?
Originally posted by DhangoAdd to your list "in point of fact." Do people get extra credit for throwing in extra words?
Does anyone else have a pet-peeve word? The one that really causes me to grind my teeth is “arguably.” My hatred of the word grows by the day because people seem to be using it more and more. Mostly, they seem to use it when what they mean is “perhaps” or “probably.” People seem to think they are sounding erudite by saying “arguably,” but really they’re j ...[text shortened]... t A painted on his forehead. Any thoughts on that—or any other pet-peeve words to grouse about?
Originally posted by DhangoI hate when people say "utilize", when "use" would would work just fine.
Does anyone else have a pet-peeve word? The one that really causes me to grind my teeth is “arguably.” My hatred of the word grows by the day because people seem to be using it more and more. Mostly, they seem to use it when what they mean is “perhaps” or “probably.” People seem to think they are sounding erudite by saying “arguably,” but really they’re j ...[text shortened]... t A painted on his forehead. Any thoughts on that—or any other pet-peeve words to grouse about?
Originally posted by DhangoI'm don't think I hate any one word, but when people try to use "big" words and don't really know their meaning it really irks me.
Does anyone else have a pet-peeve word? The one that really causes me to grind my teeth is “arguably.” My hatred of the word grows by the day because people seem to be using it more and more. Mostly, they seem to use it when what they mean is “perhaps” or “probably.” People seem to think they are sounding erudite by saying “arguably,” but really they’re j ...[text shortened]... t A painted on his forehead. Any thoughts on that—or any other pet-peeve words to grouse about?
Originally posted by MimorI absolutely hate the words "Pussy Willow"!
Any business speak. At all.
When I go into meetings now, I keep a tally on my notepad for the following words and phrases: "giggle test", "sanity check", "noise level" and "alignment".
Yes, I know it is the name of a tree and big whoop but it just does not sound right!
I refuse to say that name out loud...and you can't make me!
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Originally posted by DhangoFirst class conversational initiative, DH. Where have you been? Recommended.
Does anyone else have a pet-peeve word? The one that really causes me to grind my teeth is “arguably.” My hatred of the word grows by the day because people seem to be using it more and more. Mostly, they seem to use it when what they mean is “perhaps” or “probably.” People seem to think they are sounding erudite by saying “arguably,” but really they’re j ...[text shortened]... t A painted on his forehead. Any thoughts on that—or any other pet-peeve words to grouse about?
P.S. Agree with muppyman on 'end of day'. Add 'final analysis' and duh.
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Originally posted by mlpriorWondering if all is well on the lonely graveyard shift at the hotel
I absolutely hate the words "Pussy Willow"!
Yes, I know it is the name of a tree and big whoop but it just does not sound right!
I refuse to say that name out loud...and you can't make me!
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(and if the 'old fart moneybags' is still your best customer). -b
Originally posted by MimorAgreed. I would add Brainstorming, taking ownership of your fob, and referring to the money I have to pay for my insurance and deductible as a "contribution"
Any business speak. At all.
When I go into meetings now, I keep a tally on my notepad for the following words and phrases: "giggle test", "sanity check", "noise level" and "alignment".
I'm getting pretty tired of "Clueless", "oh no he di'nt!" and "no disrespect intended". Also, everybody mucks up the phrase by saying "I could care less" along with "You've got another thing coming." Then of course, there are 2 of the (many) words even our Prez can't say properly: "colyumn" and "nucular".
This is Andy Rooney, signing off.