I am seeing now that the younger of our generation have become so adept at slang and poor speech habits they are now even writing that way. I know they do a lot of that "chat speak", but one of the things I am noticing more and more is that they are actually taking the time to write the word "like" in their sentences. I can understand saying it in conversation as it's just a filler when you speak...but to actually include it your writings? Ex. "So, like what do you think the Cowboys are going to do this weekend?"
2007-10-10 14:30:42 · 8 answers · asked by sketch_mylife 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If it's internet chat, that's supposed to be just like speaking. I don't mind there. However I've seen people trying to write a short story and or business report and they used 'chat speak' there too... yes that is inappropriate.
2007-10-10 20:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people write the way that they talk. If no one corrects them while speaking, they will continue to write that way. That's one of my big issues with slang. The majority of people who use it, don't know how to turn it off.
2007-10-10 14:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by ladytaurus83 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People do write the way they talk. If they have not been taught any other way or corrected then they will continue to do it. My problem is, there is a time and place for everything.
for ex. (at home with friends) wut up homegirl!?
(at the office) May I help you sir?
When people intertwine the two, grrrrr.
2007-10-10 14:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this doesn't bug me because it's not new. The girls did it in the 80's. I remember hearing it all around as a child(even reading my older brothers notes from girls would have it). What bugs me is when ppl verbally communicate using text talk. It sounds so stupid, and honestly they look retarded doing it.
2007-10-10 14:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure is. sometimes you get confused talking to them.
but whats more alarming is some of the younger generations
are a little bit out of discipline.
Esp respect for others.
2007-10-10 15:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People just say 'like' because they have to take time to formulate a sentence in their heads and saying 'like' gives them a little time to think, just like 'um'. I don't say it like that though, I can be bothered to make a running sentence.
2007-10-12 00:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, I read all the answers, i am guilty of two or three. I hate the word, " like, " and people use it alot!!! My thing is acidentally using text talk in my school notes!! like using the words ppl, u, 2, and such. OPPPPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-10 15:22:14 · answer #7 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's worse are the "I'm, like"/"He's, like" combinations to recount a conversation.
E.g. I'm like, "Why aren't you wearing a tie?" And he's like, "I totally forgot to wear one." And I'm like, "Well, they won't let you in without one." And he's like, "Oh, let's go to White Castle instead."
2007-10-10 15:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by pufferoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋