Trixie Bender
Pearl Clutcher
It's all fun and games until someone doesn't pick up on the sarcasm
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Location: Boldly going nowhere
Jun 26, 2014 11:31:57 GMT
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Post by Trixie Bender on Aug 5, 2015 20:46:47 GMT
I work with a woman who likes to use "bloody". As in, "I need the bloody report" or whatever it is that she needs. The reason this bothers me is that she is not British at all! I also hate: It is what it is- such a cop out phrase. Why don't you just say what you mean, which is, I don't care! My bad- no adult should say this. Have the British got a reputation for using "bloody" inappropriately then? I didn't know that! "My bad" I have no idea where this came from. We don't use it in the UK. "It is what it is" - ugh. And that reminded me of another of SIL's favourite filler phrases: "at the end of the day", used in the same way as "as it were". Ah well. We can't change people, can we? The rule of thumb is, at the end of the day, that word-wise it is what it is (as it were). Boys will be boys, but not my circus, not my monkeys. Bless their cottons.The crazy thing is that that almost made sense... Well done!
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Post by disneypal on Aug 5, 2015 20:53:12 GMT
Women referring to other women as pussies. ....or when women refer to themselves or other women as "bitches" - as in - "I'm hanging out with my bitches this weekend - yahoo!" or they see their group of friends and say "hello, bitches" in a happy little tone. I see this more on TV than in real life - thank goodness. I think we should respect ourselves and other women more than that.
I dislike when someone uses the phrase "drank the kool-aid" - the origins of that come from the Jonestown mass suicide - 900 people died. People use this phrase so care-free and as a funny thing - I know people that say it don't really mean any harm but when I hear it, all I think about is when those people all killed themselves because stupid Jim Jones told them to.
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BarbaraUK
Drama Llama
Surrounded by my yarn stash on the NE coast of England...............!! Refupea 1702
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Location: England UK
Jun 27, 2014 12:47:11 GMT
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 5, 2015 21:22:52 GMT
Have the British got a reputation for using "bloody" inappropriately then? I didn't know that! I think it is fine if a British person says bloody. I don't think it's fine if an American person uses another countries slang to get around a no cursing at work policy. The person you work with should do a rethink then. The word 'bloody' is a swear word though it's considered a mild one now. It's not a British slang word and certainly isn't used by all ages as most slang words are. Up until recently it was regarded as being unprintable and could not be said on TV. So even if she doesn't think she's cursing at work, she is!
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Post by melanell on Aug 5, 2015 21:41:08 GMT
Have the British got a reputation for using "bloody" inappropriately then? I didn't know that! I think it is fine if a British person says bloody. I don't think it's fine if an American person uses another countries slang to get around a no cursing at work policy. I'm an American who has always used it, but not for the reason you said. I picked it up from my grandfather who said it all the time. Same reason, different side of the family, for why I also tend to say mama mia and porca miseria a lot.
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Post by liya on Aug 5, 2015 22:16:14 GMT
....or when women refer to themselves or other women as "bitches" - as in - "I'm hanging out with my bitches this weekend - yahoo!" or they see their group of friends and say "hello, bitches" in a happy little tone. I see this more on TV than in real life - thank goodness. I think we should respect ourselves and other women more than that.
I know a group of ladies that does this in real life (as well as on Facebook.) My contact with them has diminished over the years. This is just one aspect of their behavior that "bugs" me.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Aug 5, 2015 22:24:25 GMT
Women referring to other women as pussies. Isn't it bad enough that men use this term? Pusillanimous, meaning weak - not female genitalia. then they should use the word pusillanimous. I think most people mean it the way peasapie said, too... I'm betting that most people have never even heard the word pusillanimous, let alone know what it means or mean it when they're using the word pussies.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2015 22:28:42 GMT
can't stand either of the below: 1. no is a complete sentence 2. when someone shows you who they are believe them
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Post by M~ on Aug 5, 2015 22:31:43 GMT
"Technically."
"That's just a technicality." NO ASSHOLE (I mean, counsel), that's 42 C.F.R. s. 405.1014(b)(2) or other law you FAILED to comply with. I hope you have good liability insurance.
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Post by jemali on Aug 6, 2015 2:08:09 GMT
I've only seen it a couple of times so I hope it doesn't become popular- "Sorry not sorry". I'm not even sure what that means. I think it's saying "I know this is wrong but I'm going to say it anyway"?
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Post by peasapie on Aug 6, 2015 2:13:10 GMT
Women referring to other women as pussies. Isn't it bad enough that men use this term? Pusillanimous, meaning weak - not female genitalia. haha what? You are a bunch of pusillanimouses?
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conchita
Pearl Clutcher
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Jul 1, 2014 11:25:58 GMT
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Post by conchita on Aug 6, 2015 2:13:48 GMT
I just got a telemarketer call and ask to speak with "the man of the house"! It went downhill from there as she then proceeded to "survey" me about the impact TV and games have on my children. It reminds me of the first year we moved to Germany and a man came around the house selling books. When I answered the door, he greeted me with, "Is the man of the house home"? It's a good thing I have a good sense of humor!
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my3freaks
Pearl Clutcher
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Location: NH girl living in Colorado
Jun 26, 2014 4:10:56 GMT
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Post by my3freaks on Aug 6, 2015 2:22:11 GMT
Women referring to other women as pussies. Isn't it bad enough that men use this term? That is my most hated word! I physically cringe or when I hear it. Of course, my husband knows this and says it to get a reaction out of me. I shamefully admit that I have a gutter mouth, (I try to blame it on my Dad being a truck driver, LOL), but for some reason, that one word is always shocking to me.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 6, 2015 2:42:22 GMT
I just got a telemarketer call and ask to speak with "the man of the house"! It went downhill from there as she then proceeded to "survey" me about the impact TV and games have on my children. It reminds me of the first year we moved to Germany and a man came around the house selling books. When I answered the door, he greeted me with, "Is the man of the house home"?
It's a good thing I have a good sense of humor! I've got a better one for you. I've had people come to my door and ask if my mom is home or "the lady of the house" when I answer the door. I am 48 years old and my mom is dead, so I'm not exactly sure who they're looking for if I'm not it! LOL, maybe they think I'm the cleaning lady...
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conchita
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,141
Jul 1, 2014 11:25:58 GMT
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Post by conchita on Aug 6, 2015 2:48:14 GMT
I just got a telemarketer call and ask to speak with "the man of the house"! It went downhill from there as she then proceeded to "survey" me about the impact TV and games have on my children. It reminds me of the first year we moved to Germany and a man came around the house selling books. When I answered the door, he greeted me with, "Is the man of the house home"?
It's a good thing I have a good sense of humor! I've got a better one for you. I've had people come to my door and ask if my mom is home or "the lady of the house" when I answer the door. I am 48 years old and my mom is dead, so I'm not exactly sure who they're looking for if I'm not it! LOL, maybe they think I'm the cleaning lady... That's usually the point where I smile nicely, say "Sure!" and then shut the door in their face. They're lucky I answered the door or phone to begin with. And that's usually why I don't answer the door/phone any longer.
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ComplicatedLady
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Location: Valley of the Sun
Jul 26, 2014 21:02:07 GMT
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Aug 6, 2015 4:13:24 GMT
"Friday eve" as an alternative to "Thursday." No, no, no!! I'm guilty of this one--especially when it's been a rough week.
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Dalai Mama
Drama Llama
La Pea Boheme
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Jun 26, 2014 0:31:31 GMT
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Post by Dalai Mama on Aug 6, 2015 15:11:40 GMT
Pusillanimous, meaning weak - not female genitalia. haha what? You are a bunch of pusillanimouses? Pusillanimouses?
Pusillanimice?
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Post by jennyap on Aug 6, 2015 15:15:37 GMT
Fingernails on chalkboards.
Ironically, I really dislike that one ^^^
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 16:27:41 GMT
"I have no regrets" when someone is referring to their life.
Really? You've never felt sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that you have or not done in your entire life? That's scary. Hello sociopath!
I could care less No, you could NOT care less.
Everything happens for a reason. There are no coincidences.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 6, 2015 16:36:37 GMT
I can't stand when parents say their kids are so many months instead of years. I don't really know what the cut off "should" be but saying your child is 37 months just bugs me. LOL! Agreed. I stop after 11 months old. Reminded me of this pin!
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