Things I Say Too Much

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I have several go-to phrases…things I say when I don’t know what else to say.

Phrases that just subconsciously pop out of my mouth.

And sometimes I get annoyed at the fact that I don’t have any self- restraint. That these words own me.

Here are a handful….

Hilarious.

You know what I mean?

Right?

Seriously?

Really?

I’m sorry.

I’m so full.

(Ugh. I got annoyed just typing them out.)

Your turn. What phrases do you say too much?

Or if you know me well…what other phrases do I overuse?


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May 27, 2010 in Life with 31 Comments

About Lindsey: Lindsey recently joined Project 7 as their Director of Community. And is in the process of figuring out how to live life California-style.

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  • http://intensedebate.com/people/ffandhb Chrissy

    Do you use the "seriously?" and "really?", like, in disbelief when someone does something stupid? 'Cause I do. Lol. Those would be very high on my list of things I need to stop saying.
    My recent post Boycott British Petroleum Now!

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

      I say "seriously" and "really" any chance I get ;)

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/pa3cia patricia

    online:
    LOL

    offline / in face to face conversations:
    you know what im saying?
    are you serious?
    whaaaaaat? nooooo waaaaay! (whether it's good news or bad news and yes i do exaggerate the vowel sounds just like that.)
    My recent post 5.19.10 hold.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

      you know…i've never settled on an online laugh. i feel funny doing hahaha or LOL

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/JasonWert JasonWert

    I'm sorry, Lindsey, but this post is hilarious. I know it's not meant to be but…seriously…there's humor here. You know what I mean?

    When I saw your tweet about this post I thought "Really? Seriously? Lindsey's going to reveal stuff like that in public?" The post was definitely worth popping in to see.

    Your post just filled me with joy on a day I needed it. Seriously. I'm so full right now.
    My recent post And then, the panic set in…

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

      :)

  • http://twitter.com/HeatherTipton @HeatherTipton

    I use "seriously?," "Really?," and "I'm sorry." all the time. But I also use: "That's just awesome." and "Nice."

  • http://intensedebate.com/profiles/tejasfan His Girl

    First of all Jason you had me giggling like crazy. Secondly I am so unoriginal because I say all your phrases. I do use;

    sure
    sure, sure
    GET OUT!!
    SHUT UP!! ( as in no way, no be quite)
    NO WAY!!
    Cool
    OMG
    OK

    I think I am a worse offender then you. My list was your list and then more. OMG!!
    My recent post Did I just think that?

  • http://murphyfamilylife.com Chrystal

    UN.be.lievable is probably the one that annoys me the most. I don't think I say it as much as I used to. At least I hope not.

    I also say "for real?" a lot, but in my defense my husband loves to see if he can get people to believe stuff that's just ridiculous. I never know if he's joking or not so I tend to think everyone is trying to get me to believe lies. I don't want to be gullible so I always ask if they're for real.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

      Chrystal, you are gullible…that's funny.

  • http://intensedebate.com/profiles/kaikunane ThatGuyKC

    I was just thinking about this the other day. You read my mind!

    Nice
    Yeah
    Actually
    I'm tired
    Fine
    Like
    Just

    To name a few :)
    My recent post It is Finished! Sort of.

  • http://aaronshaver.com aaron shaver

    I think this post is great. Everyone should take the time and list their own overused phrases. It makes one much more self-aware.
    Mine are:
    sure, sure
    HELLOOOO- in the voice of Mrs. Doubtfire. Don’t judge me.
    Rock-it-out!
    True, very true.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

      i say "right, right, right" when I am trying to track a cumbersome conversation…

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/redemption2009 beth g sanders

    Crap.
    Omigosh.
    Seriously?
    Amazing!
    Awesome
    My recent post The Poor Through God’s Eyes

  • http://intensedebate.com/profiles/mndunn26 mndunn26

    Ugh.. further evidence that I am not as cool as I wish I was:
    - Good call!
    - Negative
    - Jigga what?! (note– I'm really really white)

    And my favorite– HEY-OH!

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

      jigga what???? and hey-oh!!! those are new to me :)

      • http://intensedebate.com/profiles/mndunn26 mndunn26

        that's probably a good thing, really. I so enjoy your blog– thanks so much for writing!
        My recent post “Bless Your Beautiful Hide”

  • http://www.danieldecker.net Daniel Decker

    I say "Right, right" sometimes or "Cool, cool." The double saying of words kills me. I can't stand it when I hear other people do it so I am trying to be really aware of not doing it myself. :)
    My recent post How’s your back door?

  • http://www.godsabsolutelove.com patriciazell

    My most-used words/phrases are:

    okay
    you know
    shush
    quiet (I'm a teacher)
    how are you doing–I've been known to ask this question several times in one conversation (weird, isn't it?)
    you see
    great

    Oh, well, we're all human, aren't we?

    My recent post #43 THE RETURN OF CHRIST: THE CAST, PART ONE

  • http://intensedebate.com/profiles/tonyyork Tony York

    I read your list and I mine just seemed to pale in comparison, so I am going to start using the following:

    Grandma's Whisker Biscuits
    Crackflapper
    Flatulicious
    Heinous

    Wait.. those all seem to be describing one thing.
    My recent post Failing Through the Cracks

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

      I think you might really start a trend with "grandma's whisker biscuits" it just rolls off the tongue

  • http://baby-boomer-life.info Abraham Carter

    I also say "for real?" a lot, but in my defense my husband loves to see if he can get people to believe stuff that's just ridiculous. I never know if he's joking or not so I tend to think everyone is trying to get me to believe lies. I don't want to be gullible so I always ask if they're for real.
    +1

  • Crystal

    Seriously?
    My husband and I use this one all the time because he’s a big “storyteller” and we are always joking around, so we use this word to know that the other person is not making something up…sad, I know. And I use it alot when someone does something stupid.

    Really?
    That’s cool!
    How fun!
    That’s dumb/stupid!

  • http://charsteyn.blogspot.com/ Charissa Steyn

    Loved this!! Isn't it funny how we now what we say all the time, but we keep saying it!! haha :)

    Things I always say that drives me nuts:)

    Ohhh that's cool
    Awesome.
    You are amazing.
    Hurry up!
    We're late!
    I'm in a snacky mood.
    We've been busy…

    Ohh this was good to actually write :) It reflects alot about what's going on in my heart.

    Thanks Lindsey!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/lightchild Grant Jenkins

    Love this, Lindsey! I say "wow" a lot. It can be when expressing joy, disgust, surprise, amazement or any number of other things. I say "wow" a lot not because I'm not engaged in what people are saying to me, but because I find so many applicable uses for it. But it's often the tone in which I use it that makes it different. I guess I do overuse it. I need to find a new word. Um… Wow. ;)
    My recent post Signs Of Life: Natasha Bedingfield

  • http://www.ordinarilyextraordinary.com/ Amy Nabors

    I overuse "seriously" too much also.
    My recent post Art on the Lake at Children's Harbor

  • Ali

    It is nice to know that someone else has phrases that just come out of her mouth. Mine is "fair enough." I did not realize how much I say it until a family member pointed it out to me. And now I have to work to restrain myself from saying this phrase too much.

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  • http://www.jennyrain.com Jenny

    mine are…

    seriously?
    fer real
    awesome
    beautiful
    I’m busy
    whatever
    no

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/michaelhyatt Michael Hyatt

    Mine are:

    Absolutely
    Wow
    A-mazing
    In-credible
    It's that easy.

    I sound like a real life infomercial. Ugh.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/taminprogress taminprogress

    awesome.
    no way!
    wha???
    uhm.
    psh. (yes, i actually say that)
    omaword.

    ok. i barely say words you can even find in a dictionary.

    oy.
    My recent post How He Loves