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ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by vidmaster » March 15, 2020, 4:17 pm

On TV & Radio when English speaking officials, experts etc are being interviewed, when they answer a question, a very high percentage of them start with “So”
It really pisses me off and I wonder if they all get media training
Or is it just me?



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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by dezzer111 » March 15, 2020, 4:27 pm

Yep gets on my t*ts nearly as bad as the saying "going foreward" anyone add to stupid sayings let's hear what gets on your wick
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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by TAXIfor7/11 » March 15, 2020, 5:16 pm

vidmaster wrote:
March 15, 2020, 4:17 pm
On TV & Radio when English speaking officials, experts etc are being interviewed, when they answer a question, a very high percentage of them start with “So”
It really pisses me off and I wonder if they all get media training
Or is it just me?
No

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by noosard » March 15, 2020, 5:28 pm

So I think you may have a problem
Personally I wouldn't put in the top 10 of annoyances

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by FrazeeDK » March 15, 2020, 5:34 pm

annoyance? How about answering a question by prefacing your answer with, "that's a great question."
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Post by Whistler » March 15, 2020, 6:39 pm

Pollie asked a question

'I see your point, but I must point out the the opposition have ignored the broader issue. Let me explain, when the Prime Minister pointed out that the incessant harping by the leader of the opposition about our policy on terrorism by quite rightfully protecting our shores from those that wish our country harm, they have nothing to say. Absolutely nothing, whereas as we have been vigilant and unwavering in our quest to protect our nation from harm'

journo.

'sorry sir, I was asking about the proposed changes to the school curriculum in Science and Mathematics'

Pollie

'That's not my portfolio, I will leave public statements to the appropriate ministerial office, but frankly I think that is not the responsibility of the national government'

journo

'Yes Minister'
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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by tamada » March 15, 2020, 6:42 pm

FrazeeDK wrote:
March 15, 2020, 5:34 pm
annoyance? How about answering a question by prefacing your answer with, "that's a great question."
Yup... right up there with 'reaching out' when 'get in touch' used to work just fine.

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Post by TicToc » March 15, 2020, 8:34 pm

Or 'I hear what your saying BUT'

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Post by Drunk Monkey » March 15, 2020, 9:18 pm

vidmaster wrote:
March 15, 2020, 4:17 pm
On TV & Radio when English speaking officials, experts etc are being interviewed, when they answer a question, a very high percentage of them start with “So”
It really pisses me off and I wonder if they all get media training
Or is it just me?
Its just you.
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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by parrot » March 15, 2020, 10:10 pm

I prefer someone starting with 'so' rather than 'uh'
I assumed that people used starting words like that to give them that nano-second opportunity for their brain cells to prepare an answer to a question.
https://www.npr.org/2015/09/03/43273285 ... ce-with-so

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by glalt » March 15, 2020, 10:31 pm

I think that some people are FAR too sensitive. Most talking heads irritate me so I avoid listening to them.

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Post by 747man » March 16, 2020, 1:38 am

When Australians are being asked a Question,They always answer with " LOOK "

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by mickojak » March 16, 2020, 3:11 am

What about, "its a climate event".

All weather related events are part of the climate.
Stupid world

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by Sateeb » March 16, 2020, 5:44 am

Going forward.

The mood music.

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by AlexO » March 16, 2020, 7:03 am

I am absolutely sure that I left my homeland to get away from crap like this. My wife's English is not good enough to enter into a pathetic argument, happy days. Next we will be having a meeting to discuss having a meeting.

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by tamada » March 16, 2020, 8:40 am

Spot the 'posting before coffee' post.

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by dezzer111 » March 17, 2020, 3:49 pm

Bear with me, it's not rocket science, at the end of the day, and Up to you.
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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by AlexO » March 17, 2020, 4:19 pm

tamada wrote:
March 16, 2020, 8:40 am
Spot the 'posting before coffee' post.
Coffee, FERKING COFFEE, next you will be calling us Jocks yangkees. A wee cuppa tea with some dark rum always did it for me.

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by tamada » March 17, 2020, 11:28 pm

^ Nambarrie and Watson's Demerara... winning!

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Re: ANYONE NOTICED??????

Post by rickfarang » March 18, 2020, 5:48 pm

So look, we have to get used to it!

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