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Just Chat! / Re: "like"...is there a study that explains the annoying use of this word?
« on: 16/10/2018 20:45:43 »Great topic, @annie123 - the other one is starting every sentence in an interview with "So...", both on the part of the interviewer and the interviewee...
I have to say this annoys the whatnot out of me as well. I have no clue as to when or where this odd practice started but sadly for me it appears to be most prevalent in science communications. I feel as if I am being talked down to when presented with a " So" when responding to a question asked of them, much like a child would be addressed when at school. I am aware that the NS team discussed this very subject on one of the podcasts, but the explanations to me did not really help, and the practice still continues.
I guess language evolves over time as do most things and new ways of talking catch on as normal everyday speak , i think if asked many would not even be aware they even do it. Maybe just noticing the issue dates me somewhat?.