speech and words to avoid?

Question

I heard somewhere that you shouldn't use the word "you" a lot in conversations...that it's accusatory or something? Are there other words, phrases, even body language like this?

Answer 1

well, we shouldn't keep on saying "erm" whenever we can't think of words to say. saying "you know" after each sentence is also irritating to hear after awhile because the listener actually doesn't know! :) actually, repetition of any word will cause irritation...

body language there are a lot to avoid... mainly bad habits--flicking of hair endlessly, shaking your leg, studying your fingernails too often, shifting from one foot to another, using hand gestures excessively, etc.

hope these help :)

Answer 2

I would wager you don't want to always start each sentence with the same word. I can imagine that after a while it would become noticeable. I think alternating the start of your sentences is a good idea. I may have made my point with my entry. I hope you can see that. I wish you a happy evening!

Get my drift?

Answer 3

like, don't use the same word like numerous times 'cuz you know it's like bad and stuff. j/k Seriously though, people will start counting how many times you use the word instead of listening to what you're saying.

Answer 4

when writing, try not to use cliches. also, you (i believe) can be used in conversation---i use it all the time---but in thesis papers or anything like that, you NEVER use the word "you"
can't think of anything else right now...

Answer 5

i know in formal writing never use contractions or start a sentence with "there"..also most people use the verbs lie and lay wrong.

Answer 6

Yeah, don't end a sentence with "at," such as "Where is she at?"