I notice stuff and one of the things I notice a lot are pet phrases. I also notice that the people using said phrases don't realize they use them ad nauseam.
I know someone who says "you know what I mean?" at the end of most sentences.
"You know" is a favorite of many, many, many people.
"Um" is another one.
"The whole nine yards" came out of a guy from the Bahamas way too many times.
I, of course, did not think that I fell into that group of repeaters.
That is until I pointed out Petey's habit. I won't reveal it here - to protect the innocent. He took it like the man he is - shocked at first, went directly into denial and then . . . caught himself. His eyes widened and we started laughing.
Then he gently pointed out the fact that I say "blah, blah, blah."
What??????????? No way. Really?
Every time since then I catch myself and stop after the first "blah."
Chagrined.
So - do you have one - that you're aware of? Have you spotted one on a friend or family member that is driving you distraction?
Come on, fess up.
Lol....Loved this, Ellen. I notice I say, "right?" at the end of a lot of sentences....which I hate saying!!! And when did that become part of my vocabulary?!?! I'm really working on changing this!
ReplyDeleteLet's blame that one on your kids, Kass. Right? hehehehe
Delete2 come to mind, but if I had conversations with myself more often I'd probably discover more...
ReplyDelete"Don't tell me what to do" (friendly response to anyone implying I might want to do something) "Stop cussing at me" (anytime anyone tells me "no" to anything)
Brilliant responses, Juls. I'm going to try and remember those. Thanks, kid.
ReplyDeleteI just practiced both out loud and I sounded friggin' awesome.