We have the "favorite words" thread so I thought I'd start the opposite. In another forum, I asked for a comparison of brake calipers - specifically how well do the calipers stay in adjustment.
When I asked one of the responders to clarify his answer, he said "it's possible to overthink this." Grrrrrrrrrr! The word "overthink" is overused. It just raises my hackles. I find it arrogant and perhaps chauvinistic. I generally try to evaluate my initial response to perceived chauvinism but in this case it also seems that I never hear a man use that word to another man. I've decided that users of it are either arrogant (you can't possibility be as smart as they are) or they are unwilling to admit that they can't explain their answer logically.
I also dislike it when someone says "no biggie" instead of a simple "you're welcome" or "happy to help." It conveys to me that the person doesn't understand your appreciation of their actions. Maybe I'm just turning into an old fuddy-duddy on that one. Sometimes "thank you" and "you're welcome" can be the most powerful words in a relationship.
The "overthink" poster also had overused his keyboard's shift key and broken it because he had underused capitals.
Gripe, gripe, gripe. Do you all have words that just set your teeth on edge?
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06-08-2007, 12:43 PM #1
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The "hated words" thread
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06-08-2007, 12:51 PM #2
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It bothers me when people say, "I don't care," when you're asking them for their input. Example:
1st person: Do you want to go to the beach or the mountains?
2nd person: I don't care.
To me, that implies lack of interest. Instead, I wish they would say, "Either one is fine with me."
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06-08-2007, 12:57 PM #3
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If you don't care, don't be whining later.
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06-08-2007, 12:59 PM #4
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Exactly!!
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06-08-2007, 01:01 PM #5
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"Irregardless"
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06-08-2007, 01:03 PM #6
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I hate this too. there's a guy here who is supposed to be smart
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and he says it all the time. Drives me NUTS!
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06-08-2007, 01:05 PM #7
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LOL! Lots of us must have been posting at the same time! Originally Posted by Regina
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06-20-2007, 09:04 PM #8
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Regina, are we related? That was one of the words my Dad hated regardless of who uses it. Worse still and equally made up: more importantly Originally Posted by Regina
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06-08-2007, 01:03 PM #9
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"Nitty gritty." Worked with someone who used that phrase constantly.
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06-08-2007, 01:05 PM #10
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Here's one - it's more of a phrase, and the way it's used drives me crazy.
I work with a woman who uses "and then I turn around and" when she is talking. For instance:
"Snap prints the insurance claims, and then I turn around and mail them."
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06-08-2007, 01:04 PM #11
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My boss uses "irregardless" all the time. I've told him it's not even a word! Kind of gets on my nerves because he's not an uneducated man. LOL!
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06-08-2007, 01:02 PM #12
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06-08-2007, 01:07 PM #13
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Phoebe Dinsmore: [giving Lina diction lessons] Repeat after me - Tah, Tey, Tee, Toe, Too. Originally Posted by mimitabby
Lina Lamont: Tah, Tey, Tye, Tow, Tyo.
Phoebe Dinsmore: No, no, no Miss Lamont, Round tones, round tones. Now, let me hear you read your line.
Lina Lamont: And I cayn't stand'im.
Phoebe Dinsmore: And I can't stand him.
Lina Lamont: And I cayn't stand'im.
Phoebe Dinsmore: Can't.
Lina Lamont: Cayn't.
Phoebe Dinsmore: Caaaan't
Lina Lamont: Cayyyyn't
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06-08-2007, 01:39 PM #14
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"Experienced rider".....hmmm wow...that's a toughie....how many of us have run the "Tour".....
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06-08-2007, 08:14 PM #15
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Hey, that's one of our big favorites too!!
Also:
Disirregardless
Utilize--why is that better than "use"?
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