Rose Law Group Reporter Gripe of the Week
By Phil Riske, managing editor
There are too many words and phrases that make my head explode to list here, but here are a few.
Literally is a much-bastardized word. Literally describes something verbatim. It should not be used to mean figuratively or virtually.
Whatever is a hip word meant to dismiss someone’s statement or opinion and can abruptly end an otherwise meaningful conversation.
Seriously has become a sarcastic word, which can be used as a question or to make a point that doesn’t need to be fortified.
Here’s one of my favorites: It is what it is. Its use indicates you have nothing more to say about the topic at hand. Use only if you question what it really is.
Poker players often will try to get someone who takes a long time to place a bet by saying, “It’s not rocket science.” Aren’t most things less complex than rocket science?
24/7—If you can make a list of all things that go around the clock, you may use it.
With all due respect is a phrase that introduces a critical statement from someone who could care less if it pisses someone off.
At this moment in time—is a very short time.
Awesome. Jordan Rose has pledged to never use this word again.
At the end of the day, I feel much better by getting all this off my chest.
