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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Mar 14, 2015 18:28:13 GMT -5
I've noticed I have a notorious habit of saying "at least" too often, and I tend to pile on a lot of adjectives when I want to get something across. Plus I have an inherent need to clarify things, like I'll say "it's not that I believe _____" or "there's nothing wrong with ______, but..." a lot before I launch into my counterpoint.
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Post by Chip Chipperson on Mar 14, 2015 19:01:27 GMT -5
I am studying media right now in hopes of becoming a radio presenter which leads to a lot of my quirks being picked up and poked fun at by my non radio comrades.
- I speak with a half Australian, half American accent but when I do an introduction like "Good morning and welcome to the such and such show" I will go into a full blown American accent. I guess something happens when I project my voice that knocks the Australian out but multiple people have picked up on it.
- I say "Ladies and Gentlemen" a lot when referring to the audience. For example: "Ladies and Gentlemen that was Roar by Katy Perry" when I could simply say "Welcome back, that was Roar by Katy Perry". This isn't a major issue though but something that bothers me.
- I say "um" way too much when I'm improvising. I guess it's my sub conscious way of buying time for myself but it happens way too much for someone who wants to speak for a living.
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Post by Speedy Cerviche on Mar 14, 2015 19:08:24 GMT -5
I tend to say 'no worries' as a response to pretty much anything where it might make sense. I've had people I've worked with make fun of it, which was how I actually came to notice it.
I also have mild aphasia so I tend to accidentally get similar sounds mixed up when I'm talking even when I try not to. It's like my mouth has a mind of its own sometimes.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2015 19:13:28 GMT -5
I have this way of making jokes where I'm too dry, so it just comes off like I'm saying weird shit that I actually believe. It's hard to explain, but it happens to me at work all the time. I think I just try to be funny too often out of a nervous habit, but to me part of being funny is people wondering if you're joking or not, so it doesn't go that well when having short interactions with people I don't know well.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2015 20:04:23 GMT -5
-Been saying "Not a problem." lately, even in situations where it's not needed.
-I chuckle at the end of about 75% of things I'm saying. I feel like I'm too serious.
-I have trouble trying to speak sometimes. I blame that though on my social anxiety more than anything.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2015 20:09:45 GMT -5
-Been saying "Not a problem." lately, even in situations where it's not needed. -I chuckle at the end of about 75% of things I'm saying. I feel like I'm too serious. -I have trouble trying to speak sometimes. I blame that though on my social anxiety more than anything. My dad does this, it drives me bonkers. |
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Post by Demented on Mar 14, 2015 20:28:22 GMT -5
I say the word "like" too much. Like, a lot.
I stutter when I talk to someone I don't know very well.
I like to take want someone says and try to spin it into a joke.
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Post by DSR on Mar 14, 2015 20:36:21 GMT -5
When someone thanks me for doing something, I tend to say "yep" instead of "you're welcome." That one I've been trying to correct.
I sometimes don't know how to end a sentence, and instead just kinda trail off.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Mar 14, 2015 21:05:10 GMT -5
When someone thanks me for doing something, I tend to say "yep" instead of "you're welcome." That one I've been trying to correct. I say "No problem" or "Sure", also trying to get on the proper "You're welcome" train. |
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Mar 14, 2015 21:54:13 GMT -5
I have a habit of starting sentences with "As I said", even if I'm saying something completely new. I have no idea why.
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Mar 14, 2015 21:59:28 GMT -5
I don't have an accent per se, but I pick up on accents if I'm talking to someone with one. I do it unconsciously and have gotten weird looks from tourists  |
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Mar 14, 2015 22:01:58 GMT -5
I have this way of making jokes where I'm too dry, so it just comes off like I'm saying weird shit that I actually believe. It's hard to explain, but it happens to me at work all the time. I think I just try to be funny too often out of a nervous habit, but to me part of being funny is people wondering if you're joking or not, so it doesn't go that well when having short interactions with people I don't know well. Same here. I'll tell a joke I t think is hilarious with someone I don't know that well and I'll get met by a weird look. Admittedly, I do have a Lance Storm-style demeanor where I look "serious" (whatever that means) to people when we first meet. |
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Mar 14, 2015 22:20:22 GMT -5
Not sure where I picked it up, but I have caught myself saying "okie dokie" a
lot recently.
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Post by Unaffiliated on Mar 14, 2015 22:33:21 GMT -5
I speak in a serious-sounding tone all the time, even when saying ridiculous non-serious things, which has led people to taking jokes seriously and thinking I'm weirder than I actually am.
I also sometimes have trouble finding the right word to use (or maybe I try too hard to find the perfect word) and trail off instead of complete the sentence.
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Post by Mozenrath on Mar 14, 2015 22:39:13 GMT -5
"You know", "to be fair", "that aside" etc. I overuse these transitions, I think.
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Post by bigjohnsons on Mar 14, 2015 22:41:45 GMT -5
I had someone tell me I'm ackward like Eminem
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Post by Gecko on Mar 14, 2015 23:01:07 GMT -5
I have a habit of starting sentences with "As I said", even if I'm saying something completely new. I have no idea why. I do this as well, but only after I've had a drink. Count me as part of the doesn't say "you're welcome" group as well. |
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Mar 14, 2015 23:04:59 GMT -5
I tend not to swear, using other words instead of curses. I blame the forums here... I still use 'smurf' as a swear. I also use 'intercourse' instead of the f-bomb. It always shocks my friends when I do resort to cursing.
I know a guy who starts every second sentence with "well, basically...".
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2015 23:27:10 GMT -5
"See, what had happened was..."
(filler) "Yes, indeed. Yes, indeed..."
(after being corrected) "Oh, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, of course."
(trying to stop someone) "Wait-wait-wait-wait-wait, hold up..."
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Post by ayumidah on Mar 15, 2015 2:24:57 GMT -5
I've been doing videos every day to post online for my friends so I can read off my WWE trivia a day calendar for them (yeah, we're nerds) and in the course of watching the videos back, I say "um", "like" and "so" way too much, I stutter a lot, and I now feel bad for forcing them to listen to me, haha.
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