Words/Phrases You'd Like to Banish for 2022

[Woodpuppy]

[Mad Mac]

Stop using "so" to start a sentence.

When I was a youngster, we were taught
do not begin a sentence with a conjunction.
But these days major style guides say it is fine.
It is grammatically correct to use "so" as a conjunctive adverb.
"So" may be a coordinating or subordinating conjunction.

It may be proper, but in my opinion it is lazy and weak.
Casual use drinking beer with friends is one thing.
Unfortunately, it is now used by expert witnesses
to meekly lead off answers to questions from senators
during congressional hearings.
It is lame.

So, stop doing it.

[Mushroom]

Stop using "so" to start a sentence.

When I was a youngster, we were taught
to not begin a sentence with a conjunction.
But these days major style guides say it is fine.
It is grammatically correct to use "so" as a conjunctive adverb.
"So" may be a coordinating or subordinating conjunction.

It may be proper, but in my opinion it is lazy and weak.
Casual use drinking beer with friends is one thing.
Unfortunately, it is now used by expert witnesses
to meekly lead off answers to questions from senators
during congressional hearings.
It is lame.

So, stop doing it.

If you insist on being formal, you shouldn’t begin a sentence with “and” or “but” either.

It’s not improper but it is informal. They have their place though.

I understand your point regarding “so.” The way “so” is used at times these days can come off as condescending, whether it’s intentional or not. It is difficult to convey in writing sometimes. In verbal conversation, I would venture to say that “so” is often used as a filler word similar to “um” or “uh.” I guess that would speak to your point on laziness though.

[DSH007]

"Chief" or "boss." Especially when referred to as by the 17 year old lacrosse bro behind the deli counter.. "yo, what can I get you, boss?" Haha it's patronizing in a way that always irritates me..

I'd be ok with a lot of the knife ones disappearing too, though I've probably used them all to describe a knife at one point or another..

Oops.

[James Y]

"Chief" or "boss." Especially when referred to as by the 17 year old lacrosse bro behind the deli counter.. "yo, what can I get you, boss?" Haha it's patronizing in a way that always irritates me..

I'd be ok with a lot of the knife ones disappearing too, though I've probably used them all to describe a knife at one point or another..

Oops.

A lot of ex-cons say ‘boss.’ Maybe the kids who use it are trying to come across as hard.

Not a word or phrase, but something I’ve noticed a lot in recent years is when asked a question, many people answer by essentially repeating the entire question, instead of giving a short and simple answer. I’ve been noticing this more and more, which is annoying, IMO.

Example:

Q: “Mark had gone to a business meeting, and therefore was unable to attend the party?”

A: “Mark had gone to a business meeting and wasn’t able to attend the party.”

Jim

[LakeOconee]

"One of the best.." never made sense to me.

It should be "One of the better.."

[SpyderNut]

“Please and thank you” always got under my skin for some reason or another.

[Woodpuppy]

“Please and thank you” always got under my skin for some reason or another.

That often accompanies being “voluntold”.

[James Y]

GOAT (greatest of all time).

Jim

[TkoK83Spy]

“Please and thank you” always got under my skin for some reason or another.

That often accompanies being “voluntold”.

Hahaha, my buddy at work gets "voluntold" as he puts it, for things from our HR department. I think they realized he doesn't have a backbone and will always say "yes"

[SG89]

"Please be advised" in an email...

[Naperville]

"Not tonight Frank!"

[TkoK83Spy]

"I'm tired"
"I have a headache"
"my stomach hurts"

Am I right fella's??

[SG89]

Y'all must be doing something wrong lol

[Naperville]

"I'm tired"
"I have a headache"
"my stomach hurts"

Am I right fella's??

I heard that for 12 years. I'm single now and the silence is golden.

[TkoK83Spy]

Y'all must be doing something wrong lol

Hahaha, excellent to have a woman's perspective here!

[SpyderNut]

“Please and thank you” always got under my skin for some reason or another.

That often accompanies being “voluntold”.

Hahaha, my buddy at work gets "voluntold" as he puts it, for things from our HR department. I think they realized he doesn't have a backbone and will always say "yes"

“Voluntold,” haha! I love it. In my old job, we were just told—without the “volun” part.

[SpyderNut]

"I'm tired"
"I have a headache"
"my stomach hurts"

Am I right fella's??

I heard that for 12 years. I'm single now and the silence is golden.

Y'all must be doing something wrong lol

Too funny!

[Mad Mac]

Y'all must be doing something wrong lol

You are right. I married her.

[SG89]

Y'all must be doing something wrong lol

You are right. I married her.

Cheaper to keep her?