puffenuff
Well-Known Member
There's a lot of phrases out there used by people that are too often overused and/or misused. I'd like to call out some of them and hear any others that other people can't stand...
"that said..." Or "having said that..." I heard you. I know you just said that. Do you think I'm an idiot and can't tell when you switch topics, or is it that you are so self centered that you need to remind us that you're still talking? Try using actual interjections: however, although, or but all work fine and don't make you sound like a jerk.
"IMO" or "IMHO" ...yes, I know it's your opinion because you just said it. this leaves me to believe everything else you say that isn't preceeded by this is actually the opinion of someone else and not yours because you would have told me IMO.
"Honestly.." So you were just lying to me with everything you just said before the honest statement?
Hey, im not saying never use these expressions, just be careful they are the right words for the situation. Im just as guilty as everyone else for using these from time to time, I just use with caution
"that said..." Or "having said that..." I heard you. I know you just said that. Do you think I'm an idiot and can't tell when you switch topics, or is it that you are so self centered that you need to remind us that you're still talking? Try using actual interjections: however, although, or but all work fine and don't make you sound like a jerk.
"IMO" or "IMHO" ...yes, I know it's your opinion because you just said it. this leaves me to believe everything else you say that isn't preceeded by this is actually the opinion of someone else and not yours because you would have told me IMO.
"Honestly.." So you were just lying to me with everything you just said before the honest statement?
Hey, im not saying never use these expressions, just be careful they are the right words for the situation. Im just as guilty as everyone else for using these from time to time, I just use with caution