Comments on: Do You Have a Pet Phrase?

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:15:17 +0000

Andrew, have you ever broached the subject with your friend? I imagine it would be a difficult conversation. Brad Shorrs last blog post..Do You Have a Pet Phrase?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:13:23 +0000

I acquired one from my friend, who says "if you know what I mean," after virtually every sentence. It frustrates me when he says it and it also frustrates others when I say it. Nevertheless, it is a difficult habit to break. Andrews last blog post..Socially Responsible Investing part 9: Does ethical investing compromise investment performance?

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:48:03 +0000

Hi Jean, I'll bet most people pick up their pet phrases from somebody else, so no problem there. With everything going on politically and economically these days, you must have numerous occasions to use #2. Brad Shorrs last blog post..Do You Have a Pet Phrase?

By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:07:23 +0000

My husband and I have at least two favorites: (1) When someone asks how we're doing, we say, "Still sitting up and taking nourishment." Someone said that to us once and it tickled our funny bones. We're not above stealing. (2) One that he came up with and that we use a lot is, "Nobody asked us." That's when things are going on that we have no control over. It conveys that we don't like what's going on, but there's not much we can do about it. I usually add, "But we'll tell them anyway." I'm a bit more apt to let my representatives know my opinion. It might help the situation a bit...it definitely helps me. At the very least I'm affirming my values. Jean Browman--Cheerful Monks last blog post..What I Learned From Being Tortured By a Dentist

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:27:32 +0000

Awesome is totally Valley Girl! LOL! I worked hard to lose the lingo in College but a few words have stubbornly stuck. My director secretly nicknamed the no worries guy “Howling” which was a play on his real name. It very appropriately described his manner of speaking but it was kind of mean.

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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:02:10 +0000

Karen, That “no worries” guy sounds like someone you’d see on “The Office”. “Awesome” is interesting, in that I never say it, but write it all the time. Is that weird? It’s a little Valley Girlish, too, maybe.

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By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:59:07 +0000

Brad, I agree with your assessment it is all in the delivery and personality of the person. I once worked with a guy who had an annoying voice and personality. He always said “No worries,” and it made me want to punch him. On the other hand my Dad says “Shame to complain” when you ask how he’s doing but it’s delivered with a chuckle and cheeriness so it’s endearing not grating. I say “Awesome” way too much, feel free to bop me on the head to cure me of the disease.

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By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:49:46 +0000

Well... first you'd need a hat! Bwa-ha-ha-ha! Robert Hruzeks last blog post..All Entries: What I Learned From Stress

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:40:39 +0000

Joanna, The annoyance factor has a lot to do with personality and delivery, don't you think? I could listen to Robert's tip o' the hat all day, but if I did that, it just wouldn't be the same. Brad Shorrs last blog post..Do You Have a Pet Phrase?

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:21:53 +0000

I guess the one I like and use the most is my favorite sign in/sign off: A tip o' the hat to ya! The bad thing about it though is if it's an annoying one, we're usually the last to realize it. So... please don't tell me! Let me remain blissfully ignorant! Robert Hruzeks last blog post..Crisis… and Restoration