As I am a bit of a language geek, I found the following interesting.
Lake Superior State University (LSSU) in Michigan has released its tongue-in-cheek annual list of words and terms that should be banished for “misuse, overuse, and uselessness,” the school said in a statement.
My response to each phrase is in italics.
“Wait, what?”
These words are misused and should not be put together because “the two-part halting interrogative is disingenuous, divergent, and deflective.”
**I usually stay with; “Really!”
“No worries”
These words are not technically a proper substitution for “thank you.”
**Personally hates this phrase!!!**
“At the end of the day”
Often things do not end at the end of the day, nor the ramifications of whatever is happening.
“That being said”
It is a redundant phrase which you can easily replace it with “however”.
**Raises hand as guilty of using this phrase.**
“Asking for a friend”
It is used for deceit; however, very often as an attempt at humor.
**Personally, I think it is fun!**
“Circle back”
This is overused corporate ‘speech’. It basically translates to “Let’s come back to this”. Just say that.
**I have never used it and after hearing Psaki use it so often, never would.**
“Deep dive”
Again, corporate jargon. It is lazy speech. Just say you are going to take a deeper look at something.
**I have never used it. I dislike ‘lazy speech’, . I have friends who are real divers.**
“New normal”
This began with COVID.
**Again, not a phrase I have used.**
“You’re on mute”
This became prevalent with the increase in Zoom meetings. After two years, participants should know how to use the technology.
**Another one I have never used.**
“Supply chain”
Supply chain issues do exist; however, they are not the cause of everything. It is overused
**I have used it in sarcasm.**
Those are their choices. Are there any you wish to be ’banished’?