I’ve been in a rather pissy mood lately so if this post sounds overly negative, I apologize from the start.
The little things have been really getting to me lately. I find that I can’t stand it when people shorten ‘vegetables’ to ‘veggies.’ It’s part of what I call ‘cute speech’ and it drives me bonkers. I have to admit that I have used the term myself now and then, but I cringe even when I do it.
I also hate it when people say ‘Ummmm’ before they’re about to disagree with you or try to make you feel stupid. I don’t know how this started but I see it in writing and hear it in speech all the time. It feels passive aggressive to me, like they’re trying to soften the blow by feigning confusion over your viewpoint before skewering you with their own.
And yes, I have also been guilty of using the ‘ummm’ ploy.
It’s Pet Peeves Day here at Brandi’s Blog. Anyone else want to join in?
