What word(s) make you feel annoyed, anxouse, sad, or angry just when someone says it. No matter the relevence or the mood you where in before.
Examples
"Calm down" (some said to me "screw you, I was calm" when I said it)
"Obviously" (their answer back was "it's not 'obvious' or I wouldn't ask.")
"Even an idiot would know..." (my answer "you have a master's degree in this field, I never knew it existed. How would I know anything about it!")
2007-11-07 05:43:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I detest the word "confront". Why must people "confront" or have a "confrontation" when a reasonable conversation is what is in order. I've heard people say "she confronted me" when in fact, it was a simple conversation. Confront is an inciteful word.
Another inciteful sentence is: "you are trying too hard" so, let people be who they are. I also agree with the previous posters and will add these words:
so??? (with a nasty tone).
"what - eva"
"get over it why don't ya"
"get your butt in here"
"shut up"
"get a life"
2007-11-07 05:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by Wrong number 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Calm Down.... That pisses me off more than anything...I was calm until you opened your damn mouth, did it ever occur to you that the person that tells you to calm down, is the *** that pissed you off to begin with???
Going to the grocery store with no make up on, and some one says
You look sick, are you OK??? I am fine, this is not a beauty contest ***!!!
or better yet, being in a bad mood, and someone says
"smile...."
ughhhh!!!!
How about a side of shut the !@#$ up!!!!
2007-11-07 08:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Feminist. Patriarchy. Paradigm. Psych 101.
Edit: Tracey
2007-11-07 05:49:28 · answer #3 · answered by mutterhals 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Those are all pretty great examples. "Reeee-lax" or "Calm down!" are probably the most offensive to me. If something is a big enough deal to me that I'm getting upset about it, then I don't want to hear that I'm not "allowed" to be upset. I just want to scream when I hear that, don't you? LOL
One I also hate is "You look tired." Gee, thanks. No, I'm not tired, I just LOOK haggard and worn-out.... LOL
2007-11-07 07:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by Junie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If I'm with a person, any indication of indifference or lack of an opinion gets on my nerves. For instance if I ask him what he likes to have for dinner, "I don't know," "it's up to you," "it doesn't matter"...and phrases as such get to me. Obviously I wouldn't ask if I didn't want to know your preferences. People who refuse to take a stand, take charge, express themselves or make a decision and instead throw it back on you...
It's the mentality that usually get to me, not particular words. I can't stand passiveness.
2007-11-07 06:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by Lioness 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Melastic has hit the nail on the head
'it's not that big a deal' - well, if you didn't feel it was, why would you have brought it up?
and
'no offence' (&similar) translates as 'i'm about to offend you'
gahh
2007-11-07 07:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by kleptomanic sheep 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Carrie
2007-11-07 05:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Silo working,
Outside the box,
Push the envelope...
... Sod off!!!
2007-11-07 06:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by louise t 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Huh?" or "What?" after I just spent five minutes telling them something. If I know them I'll say, "Sorry, I already told you once. Next time pay attention.
2007-11-07 05:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When someone says, "To be honest with you..." before a statement, it can lead one to believe that they were not honest previously...
2007-11-07 05:56:45 · answer #10 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋