I Mean

[davidscott]

Seems to be the go to phrase at the beginning of every sentence these days. Not race or gender specific. Looks like it has taken the place of You Know. I mean if you are going to say it I assume that you mean it right?

 

[lovinthehd]

My favorite beginning word in sentences these days is "so". Haven't noticed "I mean" all that much....

 

[Trebdp83]

“I mean” and “So” come and go. “Um” is forever.

 

[ryanosaur]

I mean, um, you know like, da-da-da, so....

 

[Joe B]

I teach 9 to 12 year old kids. A majority start every conversation with the word, "Wait!"

 

[Verdinut]

The Most Annoying Ways to Start a Sentence:

Top 10 Most Annoying Ways To Start A Sentence

Power talkers like to start sentences with super annoying phrases. Here are the 10 worst. May this entertain next time you're waiting to talk.

thebasispoint.com

 

[killdozzer]

Guilty of using many of these Verdinut linked, I admit I need them even though more in foreign languages. I use "so" quite, quite often. French becoming my third language taking over Italian and German, I've noticed "alors" is at the beginning of my every sentence and even further down the line after every pause... It helps me concentrate.

I remember learning English in my elementary, the professor even said that the English start many of their answers with "well" and advising us to do so. Teaching you to develop a habit, eh?

"Look", "listen", "if I may" and "with all due respect" come often.

 

[slipperybidness]

"Filler words", which clearly indicate that such a person has never had any formal training nor education in the art of public speaking. When you do go down the path of public speaking, you learn early to remove these fillers from your speaking.

 

[3db]

Sooooo..... Wait....... for a second...I mean....ummmmm. .... and yeah!!!!! So there!!!!

 

[panteragstk]

I do it. Now I'm self conscious about it. Granted, that's only said in response to something. Starting a sentence that way without any lead in is weird.

Happy Friday!!

 

[panteragstk]

"Filler words", which clearly indicate that such a person has never had any formal training nor education in the art of public speaking. When you do go down the path of public speaking, you learn early to remove these fillers from your speaking.

I have gone through public speaking in college...twice (my TA was not good). I still find myself using those words just by habit and talking to most people they seem "relaxed" when using informal language.

I can turn it on if I need to, but I've had people literally tell me not to use "big words" so they could understand me. I was a bit slack jawed when he said that.

 

[slipperybidness]

I have gone through public speaking in college...twice (my TA was not good). I still find myself using those words just by habit and talking to most people they seem "relaxed" when using informal language.

I can turn it on if I need to, but I've had people literally tell me not to use "big words" so they could understand me. I was a bit slack jawed when he said that.

Dang, that is funny. If someone uses a word that I don't understand, then that is a compliment on them! And, I will either make a note to look it up later, or ask them on the spot to help me understand the meaning. Granted, rule #1 for public speaking is, Know Your Audience, so you should already know which vocabulary is appropriate.

There is nothing better than insulting someone with words that they do not understand! That's a double insult......go educate yourself so that you can understand the insult you just received, lol.

Yeah, I used to compete in speaking events in high school. Using fillers often is guaranteed to keep you out of the running for winning any speaking event.

 

[sterling shoote]

Hey, how's it goin' YouTubers.

 

[Trell]

 

[Trell]

Hey, how's it goin' YouTubers.

It even got a Trump dig in the beginning. Pay attention or you miss it

 

[sterling shoote]

Dang, that is funny. If someone uses a word that I don't understand, then that is a compliment on them! And, I will either make a note to look it up later, or ask them on the spot to help me understand the meaning. Granted, rule #1 for public speaking is, Know Your Audience, so you should already know which vocabulary is appropriate.

There is nothing better than insulting someone with words that they do not understand! That's a double insult......go educate yourself so that you can understand the insult you just received, lol.

Yeah, I used to compete in speaking events in high school. Using fillers often is guaranteed to keep you out of the running for winning any speaking event.

I had a college professor who had a vocabulary so far better than the class, it inspired the class to develop questions for the professor using words no one would use in a common conversation; yet, the professor processed those questions like a hot knife cutting a stick of butter. The bottom-line is do not talk down to an audience, speak to them using the vocabulary that you have developed from your work at being a communicator which says you are worth listening to.

 

[slipperybidness]

I had a college professor who had a vocabulary so far better than the class, it inspired the class to develop questions for the professor using words no one would use in a common conversation; yet, the professor processed those questions like a hot knife cutting a stick of butter. The bottom-line is do not talk down to an audience, speak to them using the vocabulary that you have developed from your work at being a communicator which says you are worth listening to.

Right, rule #1, Know Your Audience

 

[Trell]

I had a college professor who had a vocabulary so far better than the class, it inspired the class to develop questions for the professor using words no one would use in a common conversation; yet, the professor processed those questions like a hot knife cutting a stick of butter. The bottom-line is do not talk down to an audience, speak to them using the vocabulary that you have developed from your work at being a communicator which says you are worth listening to.

All professors I've had has a vocabulary far above the average student, it's part of why they're qualified.

 

[Verdinut]

Guilty of using many of these Verdinut linked, I admit I need them even though more in foreign languages. I use "so" quite, quite often. French becoming my third language taking over Italian and German, I've noticed "alors" is at the beginning of my every sentence and even further down the line after every pause... It helps me concentrate.

I remember learning English in my elementary, the professor even said that the English start many of their answers with "well" and advising us to do so. Teaching you to develop a habit, eh?

"Look", "listen", "if I may" and "with all due respect" come often.

In Canada, many people who answer in an interview with a TV news program host, start with "Écoutez (Listen)" and that really annoys me. Who would not listen to someone he is asking info from?

 

[Trell]

In Canada, many people who answer in an interview with a TV news program host, start with "Écoutez (Listen) and that really annoys me. Who would not listen to someone he is asking info from?

Trump?