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Apparently the most characteristic feature of my speech is saying "side note" a lot (hexbear.net)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have now become hyper-aware of how often I use that phrase

Are there any phrases that people have told you you overuse or are characteristic of how you talk?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Why do you think he does it?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago

Because they want someone to agree with them about something. My coworker does that same thing, especially when it comes to history or politics. Problem is, he doesn't know what he's talking about, and therefore his metaphors and euphamisms confuse me even more because they're straight up wrong or aren't comparable. That leads me to ask him to actually say what he's trying to say, which results in me usually disagreeing and occasionally starting arguments.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

Why do you think he does it?

This might be a clue...

he's just making things take longer and demanding a response.

Sometimes unhappy, lonely, or insecure people do that.