'Whatever' tops most annoying word poll

news ^ | October 08,

[JoeProBono]

IF you want to be a great conversationalist, whatever you do don't use the word "whatever." It topped a US survey as the most annoying word.

The Marist telephone poll of 938 adults revealed it was more grating to many people than "anyway" and less tolerable than phrases such as "it is what it is" and "you know".

"The impetus of this poll was a casual conversation where we started discussing those words that get on your nerves," Marist media director Mary Azzoli said.

"You hear them over and over again."

Nearly 50 per cent of people questioned said "whatever" was the word that bothered them the most.

It was the most irritating word in all regions of the country, and among both sexes, all age groups, educational levels and income brackets.

"Also, when you think of the meaning behind it, it is often a way to dismiss someone," Ms Azzoli said.

"It is irritating in that regard. It is much more off-putting compared to any of the other statement we asked."

[TheOldLady]

"Annoying" is starting to get on my nerves as well. Don't annoy me. Are you supposedly expressing your true feelings? Regardless how you feel about what I say, you may say whatever you wish.

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[Doohickey]

Fail.

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