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03-14-2012, 07:50 AM

#81

institches33

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Annoying words

A grown woman that refers to an unidentified object at "thingy".

Mothers who constantly keep repeating "Good job!" to kids. (Usually it's for something unremarkable)

03-14-2012, 08:23 AM

#82

mrs theo

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When someone says "libary", instead of "library". I also agree with every one of the aforementioned : )

03-14-2012, 08:23 AM

#83

misseva

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I hate the phrase "because we've always done it that way".

03-14-2012, 09:04 AM

#84

djmormon

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Oh by, you all would hate talking with me.

03-14-2012, 09:12 AM

#85

djmormon

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I really don't mind how people talk but I don't like it when the Lord's name is taken in vain. I think most people don't know the definition of vain: without real significance, value, or importance; baseless or worthless.

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03-14-2012, 09:24 AM

#86

ptquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TanyaL

I'm a born and bred southerner and well used to southern expressions, but in southern Baptists churches one frequently hears, "Dear Lord, we are just asking.....just praying....just....just....just....just." It's like a prayeze(meaning technical form for prayers - LOL) form of speech. Has nothing to do with the meaning of the word just.Doesn't show up in regular conversation.More common in small rural churches, but not stopped by a college education.

I hear this too and it sounds weird to me as well.

03-14-2012, 09:30 AM

#87

paulswalia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubesgirl

Another one that could be completely dropped from the American English lexicon and not missed is: 24/7/365; and the word "seriously" used improperly. My DD says it often and I want to run screaming from the room!

Thanks to all of you who have responded! I get such a like, um, seriously dude, laugh from this kind of uh, thingy and if anyone ever axed me about it I would just tell them "whatever"!

Dear Lord, help me refrain from chasing Wendy out the door with a dictionary, thesaurus and my rotary cutter!!!!!!!!

03-14-2012, 09:44 AM

#88

Honeynga

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So many....Idear rather than idea........"all aspects"....that is one that drives me nuts also........at this point in time.......know what I'm say'in...............irregardless..............tra vesty instead of tragedy........I could be here a long time, just sayin..........

03-14-2012, 10:42 AM

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Gabrielle's Mimi

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I hate it when a server comes to our table and refers to us as "you guys" as in "What will you guys have to drink today?" I am NOT a guy, and am old enough to be the server's mother (or grandmother!) and would prefer to hear "What would you like to drink?" Is it just me?

03-14-2012, 11:16 AM

#90

Corky

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I have a friend who always says "I seen it' or "I seen her' instead of 'I saw it" or I've seen her". Really bothers me, I even mentioned it to her (being a teacher, I am pretty outspoken about proper language) because it make her seem stupid and she isn't. She just laughs and says her family doesn't like it either. Is it just habit or what?