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Apparently the most characteristic feature of my speech is saying "side note" a lot (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 year ago by Erika3sis@hexbear.net to c/chat@hexbear.net

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I have now become hyper-aware of how often I use that phrase

Are there any phrases that people have told you you overuse or are characteristic of how you talk?

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[–] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Holy shit I do that too

[–] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hell yeah, anecdote repeating gang rise up

[–] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unironically people should repeat their anecdotes often. The same story might grow stale for oneself after hearing it a few times, nevertheless repeating an anecdote builds memory of it and can serve as a bonding activity if done well. I wish more anecdotes from my grandparents were written down.

[–] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago

Awww that makes me feel much better about it, thanks comrade