The use of the word “so” at the start of a sentence or introduction. On “ Pointless” most young people use “so” ( which means “ therefore “ or “ as a result of “) to introduce themselves. Alexander Armstrong: “ Podium one, who are you and where are you from? “ Contestant. “So I’m Nigel from Croydon “. Meaning “ Therefore I’m Nigel from Croydon. “ or “ As a result of I’m Nigel from Croydon”.
Success criteria. This seemingly helpful bollockspeak normally precedes the ‘reason’ why you’re now failing at something that you were apparently doing perfectly well before some dick has come along who is keen to create an entirely unnecessary new department headed by themselves.
Not that I’m bitter and twisted internally by any previous workplace experiences, you understand.🙄🙂
You and I are going to get along just fine. Can’t believe I didn’t say this earlier. It’s another one that’s crept into America and can fucking stay there.
As opposed to fucking what? Often means time you moron. There isn’t a single use of it that wouldn’t work without the ‘times’. It’s fucking redundant.
Premiership players response at the start of an interview.
I’ve thought about this before. I think people do it when they don’t want to talk about that subject or to the person asking the question. It reveals a reluctance or negativity on their part.
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It’s a 46 game season.
Alexander Armstrong: “ Podium one, who are you and where are you from? “
Contestant. “So I’m Nigel from Croydon “. Meaning “ Therefore I’m Nigel from Croydon. “ or “ As a result of I’m Nigel from Croydon”.
This seemingly helpful bollockspeak normally precedes the ‘reason’ why you’re now failing at something that you were apparently doing perfectly well before some dick has come along who is keen to create an entirely unnecessary new department headed by themselves.
"oh, er, nothing"
Reporter will ask a question, definitely is the first word of the reply.
https://youtu.be/OSZc1n7ssbA
really getting on my tits , isn’t it , fuck off
At 16 you think they are idiots.
At 26 you're surprised by how much they've learned in only 10 years.